Research from FrontPoint Security Shows Most Americans Worry about Getting Burglarized

FrontPoint Security

Mc Lean, VA (PRWEB) June 9, 2010

New research from FrontPoint Security, the leader in next-generation,wireless security systems, shows that 88% of Americans worry about their homes getting burglarized, yet only 22% have a home alarm system. The independent national omnibus survey was conducted by Russell Research, one of the industry’s top custom market research firms.

Additional survey results show that 65% of Americans are aware that most home alarm systems can be defeated by cutting the phone line, which may be a factor in their decision not to purchase a system even though they are worried about home invasion.

“Over 90% of existing home security systems depend on the phone line to connect with the monitoring center,” said Peter Rogers, COO of FrontPoint Security. “If a burglar cuts the outside phone line, then these systems can’t send an alert to the alarm company, leaving the home susceptible to burglary and other crimes.”

FrontPoint’s wireless home alarm systems operate over a cellular network and cannot be disabled by cutting an outdoor phone wire, making them safer than traditional systems. Each FrontPoint system has its own standalone cellular device that runs over a GSM digital cellular platform – the same platform used by today’s major cellular telephone companies – but customers do not need to own a cell phone in order to use the system. FrontPoint’s GE Security equipment also has built-in jam detection to further deter burglary attempts.

“Through this research, we’ve learned that consumers often know about the vulnerability of traditional alarm systems and this has impacted their decision not to install a system in their home,” Rogers continued. “At FrontPoint, we’re trying to educate consumers so they know that there are other options like cellular-only systems that can keep their home and family safe.”

FrontPoint Security also differs from traditional alarm companies as its systems are do-it-yourself and can be installed by many customers in about 30 minutes. Customers can also access their system through the company’s iPhone, Blackberry and Android apps, allowing them to arm and disarm the system, watch video clips, create and change user accounts, and view recent alarm activity from their cell phone at anytime, from anywhere.

To learn more about the vulnerability of traditional home alarm systems, please visit FrontPoint’s Security Learning Center: http://www.frontpointsecurity.com/home-security-how-to.

About Omnibus Research Surveys

A total of 1,000 online interviews are conducted each week, balanced to match the U.S. population by age, gender, region and ethnicity. Online sample is provided by Survey Sampling International’s (SSI) SurveySpot online panel. SSI is recognized as a leading sample provider to the market research industry.

About FrontPoint Security

FrontPoint Security is the leading nationwide provider of interactive, wireless alarm systems. FrontPoint Security combines next generation technology with unrivaled simplicity and an amazing commitment to service to create a truly unique customer experience. With customers in all fifty states, Canada and Puerto Rico, FrontPoint Security is one of the fastest growing alarm companies in North America. Founded in 2007, FrontPoint’s management team brings more than 30-years of combined experience in the security industry. FrontPoint is a GE Security Authorized Dealer and Alarm.com’s Preferred Dealer for no-hassle security solution. For more information, please visit www.FrontPointSecurity.com or call 866-252-7630 / (866) ALARM 30.

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