Over 50 percent of mobile workers surveyed said it would be easier to go without a car for a week than relinquish Internet access. And a majority in the same survey said they don't mind kicking in a few extra work hours for the freedom and increased productivity that mobile computing provides.

These and other results of a survey focused on how workers view mobile computing tools such as laptops and smartphones, were released this week. Of those polled by Kelton Research, 84 percent of workers said the top advantage to working remotely is being productive during travel time. The study, commissioned by Fiberlink Communications, a mobility platform provider, also states that 80 percent enjoy the freedom that comes in a telecommuting work environment.

The Fiberlink study queried 300 employees at companies with 500 or more employees who work remotely using mobile computing devices. Three out of four said the biggest benefit of working remotely is a flexible work schedule with nine out of 10 reporting a better work-life balance as a result.

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