| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Lawless London | |
| Posted by: | Steve Taylor | |
| Date/Time: | 30/04/26 23:23:00 |
| More unadulterated nonsense from Philippa Bond. “ As of 2025, approximately 95% to 96% of UK adults own a smartphone, representing around 53 million people. Smartphone penetration is nearly universal among younger demographics (98%-100% for ages 16-54) and remains high at over 80% for those aged 65 and above.” “ Approximately 92% to 95% of UK adults owned a smartphone as of 2023–2025, making it one of the highest penetration rates in the world. Ownership is nearly universal among younger demographics, while over 90% of adults aged 55–64 and around 72% of those over 75 also use smartphones, with over 98% of adults owning some form of mobile phone. Overall Penetration: Data suggests around 95% of Brits own a smartphone as of 2025. Other 2023 reports put the figure at 91-94%. Age Breakdown: While adoption is nearly universal among younger, tech-savvy users, 93% of those aged 55–64 in the UK used a smartphone in 2024. Among those aged 75 and over, the figure drops to around 72%. Children's Ownership: Smartphone ownership is high even in young children; 74% of 5–10 year-olds who have a phone use a smartphone, increasing to 93% by ages 16–17. Market Trends: The UK has one of the highest smartphone penetration rates in the world, with over 50 million active users” |