This statistic illustrates the share of cell phone purchase channels use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. The highest share of respondents, which corresponded to 47 percent, stated that they would conduct their purchase through an online shop, whereas 20 percent would purchase cell phones in electronics stores. The least favorite way of purchasing a new cell phone was through mail order/catalog with only two percent.
Share of cell phone purchase channels and locations in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017
respondents are english speaking residential population who are planning to buy a new cellphone in the coming year
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Presumably, where would you buy a new cellphone?"
The source does not provide any information regarding percentage points exceeding 100 percent.
*e.g. AT&T, Verizon, etc.
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Statista. (May 24, 2017). Share of cell phone purchase channels and locations in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/719230/share-of-cell-phone-purchase-channels-use-in-the-uk/
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