LAS VEGAS ― For the majority of U.S. online households, broadband still fails to deliver enough bang for the buck. Of the 76.5% who still used dial-up last year, 42% said they didn't need it and 32% said broadband was too expensive, according to a recent In-Stat/MDR report. Service providers know to spur demand they must offer compelling applications on top of the connection. With the exception of some home-network packages, such offerings haven't yet materialized. Although, products that require a broadband connection are beginning to crop up. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, three offerings were on display.
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