This statistic displays usage of instant messaging services at least quarterly in the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, 64 percent of respondents reported using instant messaging services, higher than in previous years.
Do you use instant messaging services at least quarterly?*
* The original survey question was: "Could you please tell me from this list the types of things you currently do using the internet, and how often you do each?" (Prompted responses) ** Previous dates of survey are available from Ofcom. *** n (2011) = 1,369; n (2012) = 1,381; n (2013) = 1,272.
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Ofcom. (April 29, 2014). Do you use instant messaging services at least quarterly?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/301687/instant-messaging-service-usage-uk/
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