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Wireless devices are indispensable for today’s small business owners, who rely heavily on wireless technology to stay connected to their business and customers while gaining flexibility and time away from the office.

According to an AT&T survey of 1,000 small business owners, 42 percent of small business owners would find survival without wireless technology a major challenge. This trend will likely increase, with 55 percent of respondents indicating they expect to depend on wireless technology even more two years from now.

Other key findings included:

• Nearly two-thirds of respondents (61 percent) said they were likely to conduct business while away from the office.
• More than half (56 percent) believe it's important to have flexibility to mix work with personal business in their daily routine.
• Half (49 percent) said they are optimistic about wireless technology giving their business a competitive advantage.

Regional WiQs
Survey findings indicate that perceptions about the importance of wireless technology, use of wireless technology and attitudes about its impact vary by geographic region. As a result, a Wireless Quotient, or “WiQ,” was calculated for each of the 10 participating markets. With number one being highest, the study’s geographic WiQ rankings are as follows: