60% of Japanese consumers will pay for wireless LAN services, says Tokyo-based research firm

According to a study of over 10,000 owners of notebook computers or PDAs (personal digital assistants), Japanese consumers are becoming aware of wireless LAN services but are looking for cost-effective ways to access them. The survey found 63% of all respondents were familiar with the term "wireless LAN," with 60% willing to pay for a high-speed wireless LAN package if priced below 2,000 yen per month (about US$16). Even greater awareness and interest was found among business users, 96% of whom were familiar with WLAN.

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