6/12: Cell Phone Nation
June 12, 2009 by Marist Poll
Filed under Featured, Mobile Devices, Science & Tech, Tech Box
If you enter any public space these days, the number of people chatting on their cell phones might make you think nearly everyone owns a wireless device. According to this Marist Poll, that’s not far from the case. 87% of U.S. residents say they own a cell phone. Among Americans with jobs, the figure is even higher with 92% reporting they’ve gone wireless.
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When it comes to walking and talking, age is a determining factor: 94% of Americans under 45 have cell phones, whereas slightly more than eight in ten Americans 45 or older tote the devices. Not surprisingly, family finances also affect cell phone ownership. 95% of Americans who report an annual household income of $50,000 or more own a cell phone as opposed to 82% of households taking in less than $50,000 a year.
Regionally, Northeasterners and Southerners lead the way. 89% of residents in those areas report owning cell phones, while 82% of Midwesterners and 85% of Westerners have the mobile devices.
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It would be interesting to know how many children have cell phones. My observations are that they all do, in fact many youths have more than one.
Yes, It IS very apparent how abundant cell phones are in society these days. And also, like Sales Engineer said it is interesting how many children have cell phones, even as young as elementary school.
So, your methodology misses people who have no landlines? I can’t tell. Wouldn’t that be a major gap for a study about cell phone usage?
They say almost every child which is 7 years has s mobile phone.
I am afraid i have three cellphones…
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