This statistic illustrates the share of device used to make calls about personal appointments (doctor, school or government offices) in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by type of device. The highest share of respondents, which corresponded to 27 percent, stated that they more often used the landline. Whereas 24 percent of respondents always used the cellphone. On the other hand, respondents used cellphones more to make calls to close friends. Generally, respondents tend to receive calls on landline phones more often than using them to make calls.
Share of the type of device used to make calls about personal appointments in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by frequency
respondents are English speaking residential population who own a landline phone and a smartphone
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "What device do you use for which calls? - calls about personal appointments (e.g. doctor, school or government offices)"
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