This statistic illustrates the share of opinions regarding the use of landline phones instead of mobile phones in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. The highest share of respondents, which corresponded to 30 percent, neither agreed nor disagreed with the statement. On the other hand, the second highest share of respondents, which corresponded to 22 percent, totally disagreed with using landline phones rather than mobile phones. Although the highest share of respondents neither agreed nor disagreed with the statement, the main method for making and receiving telephone calls was using mobile phones, and landline phones came in second place. In addition, many people agreed that landline phones are outdated.
Share of respondents that prefer using landline phones instead of cell phones in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017
respondents are English speaking residential population who own a landline phone
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements - I prefer using my landline phone instead of my cell phone"
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Statista. (May 24, 2017). Share of respondents that prefer using landline phones instead of cell phones in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/716899/landline-phones-preference-of-use-over-cell-phones-in-the-uk/
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Statista. (2017). Share of respondents that prefer using landline phones instead of cell phones in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/716899/landline-phones-preference-of-use-over-cell-phones-in-the-uk/
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Share of respondents that prefer using landline phones instead of cell phones in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph], Statista, May 24, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/716899/landline-phones-preference-of-use-over-cell-phones-in-the-uk/
