October 2002 – Personal Technology Consumption

This dataset contains questions about personal technology consumption. Questions about Internet service providers, monthly spending on technology and attitudes towards technology are included.

Computers and the Internet are encroaching on the TV and the landline telephone as important information and communication tools for a growing number of tech-loving Americans, especially those in their twenties.

There was 50% growth in home broadband adoption in the past year, but the torrid growth pace will likely slow.