] The outlook is equally grim for the dozens of start-ups
] making Wi-Fi chips, systems and equipment. A few may get
] lucky, and be bought out by a larger equipment-maker,
] such as Cisco, says Mr Chand. But most will fail.
] Already, though sales of Wi-Fi equipment are booming,
] prices have tumbled, and margins are now wafer-thin.
] Wi-Fi will continue to spread, and will remain popular.
] But, rather like the internet, it may disappoint many
] investors who hoped to make their fortunes.