Mobile Life 2008: Research by Carphone Warehouse and the London School of Economics

Carphone Warehouse in the UK has undertaken research with the London School of Economics on the impact of mobiles and the internet on our daily life, titled Mobile Life 2008. It was a foregone conclusion that the mobile and internet have literally taken over our lives in this day and age, and this report serves to confirm that with its findings. Some of the key findings are:

1. The post-TV entertainment age has arrived. 

2. For most people, a holiday would be incomplete without some online interaction.

3. The internet plays a central role in planning free time. 

4. Nearly one in three young people prefer chatting with friends online than face-to-face. 

5. One in three UK kids and one in four US kids argue about the amount of time they spend online with their parents. 

6. The internet is crucial to maintaining networks of family and friends. 

7. One third of adults admitted checking their partner’s email. 

8. 14 per cent of kids have found themselves in a situation online which made them feel uncomfortable. 

9. The day of the pen looks set to be over. 

[via Putting People First]