This statistic shows the share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018. 34 percent of the respondents reported that they feel cut off when they are unable to connect to the internet.
Share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018
Characteristic
Adults 18+
18-34 year olds
I find it liberating
10%
8%
I feel more productive
10%
15%
I feel less distracted
16%
19%
I find it stressful
17%
20%
I am worried about not being able to be in touch with friends/ family
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Ofcom. (August 2, 2018). Share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/956168/reactions-to-being-unable-to-connect-to-the-internet-uk/
Ofcom. "Share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018." Chart. August 2, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/956168/reactions-to-being-unable-to-connect-to-the-internet-uk/
Ofcom. (2018). Share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/956168/reactions-to-being-unable-to-connect-to-the-internet-uk/
Ofcom. "Share of Adults by Reactions to Being Unable to Connect to The Internet in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Aug 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/956168/reactions-to-being-unable-to-connect-to-the-internet-uk/
Ofcom, Share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/956168/reactions-to-being-unable-to-connect-to-the-internet-uk/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Share of adults by reactions to being unable to connect to the internet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018 [Graph], Ofcom, August 2, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/956168/reactions-to-being-unable-to-connect-to-the-internet-uk/
