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Staying in Touch With Generation Mobile

Published May 12, 2021

Staying in Touch With Generation Mobile

Number of Connected Devices OwnedNumber of Connected Devices Owned

Almost half own four or more devices that are connected to a network. Two or more devices: 86%, Three or more devices: 64%, Four or more devices: 39%, Seven or more devices: 9%

A Time to Work BetterA Time to Work Better

Just less than half - 45% - say they are most efficient outside of standard working hours, and 70% prefer flexible working hours.

Percent Who Expect to Work From Home MorePercent Who Expect to Work From Home More

Among Gen Y workers, the number who expects to work from home rises to 49 percent.

Time Spent on Mobile Computing DevicesTime Spent on Mobile Computing Devices

Just over half own a mobile device and over half spend more than seven hours a week on it. Up to seven hours: 14%, Between seven and 14 hours: 23%, Between 14 and 21 hours: 19%, Between 21 and 28 hours: 12%

Devices Purchased in the Last 12 MonthsDevices Purchased in the Last 12 Months

Tablets are gaining in popularity but are far from dominant. Smartphone: 51%, Mobile PC: 38%, Seven-inch tablet: 19%, Ten-inch tablet: 18%, Large-screen TV: 16%

Planned Device Purchases in the Next 12 MonthsPlanned Device Purchases in the Next 12 Months

Interest in a variety of connected devices is clearly growing. Smartphone: 23%, Laptop: 18%, Ten-inch or larger tablet: 16%, Seven-inch or smaller tablet: 12%, Smart TV: 11%

Connected Device in Everyday Use in Five YearsConnected Device in Everyday Use in Five Years

Cars appear to be the next big emerging market for connected devices. Car: 45%, Home: 31%, Glasses: 14%, Clothes: 11%, Shoes: 9%

Network PreferencesNetwork Preferences

There isn't much appreciation for telecommunications services. Wi-Fi: 57%, Wired: 19%, 3G: 7%, 4G: 5%

Responsibility for Providing Mobile DeviceResponsibility for Providing Mobile Device

Company responsibility: 29%, Prefer to buy their own: 29%