U.S. internet access Q3 2023, by device

As of the third quarter of 2023, approximately 96.2 percent of internet users in the United States went online via any kind of mobile phone, while 94.6 percent reported doing so via smartphones. By comparison, laptop or desktop internet access was reported by around 72.8 percent of respondents. Additionally, 65.3 percent of U.S. internet users reported going online with their laptop or desktop device, while more than 28 percent reported doing so with a work laptop. 

Smartphone usage in the United States

During the past years, the number of smartphone users in the United States has increased. According to recent data, 85 percent of the adults in the country own a smartphone. This has led to high competition between the biggest manufacturers in the field. Apple is the leading manufacturer in the U.S., with a market share of 53 percent, followed by Samsung and Motorola/Lenovo. Meanwhile, there is more competition when it comes to operating systems. Apple iOS, which is used on all devices created by Apple, and Google Android, which is used for Samsung devices, have the biggest user share.

Usage of other devices in the U.S.

Smart home devices have become popular in recent years. It is projected that in 2025 the penetration rate for Smart Home segments like control and connectivity, as well as security, will grow up to 50 and 35 percent respectively. For users in the United States, the most common device for watching shows or movies was a TV set. According to the research, more than 30 percent of the respondents spent more than 20 hours weekly in front of a TV. In comparison, the majority of those who watched shows or movies on a computer, tablet, or smartphone spent less than an hour weekly on such activity.