This is according to research conducted by ABI Research, which said that the enterprise segment will contribute the bulk of the growth at more than 21 per cent CAGR.
"In volume shipment terms, the consumer segment is forecast to see more than 112 million units by 2016, representing more than 63 per cent growth over 2010," commented Peter Cooney, semiconductors practice director at ABI Research.
The growth rate of the Wi-Fi equipment market was slow in 2009 due to the unhealthy economy, ABI Research explained. However, the market saw strong growth in the last two quarters of last year.
In other news, Motorola has announced that the world's first combined laptop and phone is to go on sale on Orange in early May, for £35 per month.
It has been confirmed that the Atrix smartphone will be available from May on Orange for free with a £35 per month contract.
The Google Android-powered smartphone comes with a range of accessories and docks.
