Preferred devices for internet access in the UK 2016

This statistic shows the preferred devices for internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. During the survey period, it was found that 31 percent of British internet users went online via their computer or tablet more often than via their smartphone.

How often do you use the internet on a computer, smartphone or tablet?

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Release date

June 2016

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

January to March 2016

Number of respondents

737 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

internet users

Method of interview

Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)

Supplementary notes

The original survey question was phrased by the source as follows: "How often do you use the Internet - through your web browser or apps - for personal reasons (i.e. all non business or work-related purposes) on [computer / smartphone / tablet]?"

The source adds the following information: "Answers may not sum to 100% due to rounding, no answers, don't knows."

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