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Frequency of U.S. tablet usage while watching TV 2019
Frequency of U.S. tablet usage while watching TV 2019
How often, if ever, do you use your tablet while you are simultaneously watching television on a separate device?
This statistic presents the frequency of tablet usage while watching TV according to online users in the United States as of January 2019. During the survey period, ten percent of respondents stated that they often used their tablet while watching television.
How often, if ever, do you use your tablet while you are simultaneously watching television on a separate device?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Often | 10% |
| Sometimes | 19% |
| Rarely | 16% |
| Never | 27% |
| Don't know | 3% |
| Not applicable - I don't have a tablet | 25% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Often | 10% |
| Sometimes | 19% |
| Rarely | 16% |
| Never | 27% |
| Don't know | 3% |
| Not applicable - I don't have a tablet | 25% |
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This statistic presents the frequency of tablet usage while watching TV according to online users in the United States as of January 2019. During the survey period, ten percent of respondents stated that they often used their tablet while watching television.
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- January 2019
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- January 15-16, 2019
- Number of respondents
- 1,220 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online omnibus survey
- Supplementary notes
- Original question: "How often, if ever, do you use a tablet while you are simultaneously watching television on a separate device?"
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- January 15-16, 2019
- Number of respondents
- 1,220 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online omnibus survey
- Supplementary notes
- Original question: "How often, if ever, do you use a tablet while you are simultaneously watching television on a separate device?"
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