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databaseOct 9, 2018

Technology use in Africa: Mobile phones

Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults who own a cellphone in African countries.
reportJun 19, 2018

2. Smartphone ownership on the rise in emerging economies

Mobile phones, like the internet, play an important role in modern society. And in poorer countries where fixed internet use is not as widespread, mobile phones can be extremely important tools – whether helping poor people gain access to financial services or providing much-needed assistance with health or agricultural needs. While mobile phone ownership is […]
reportJun 19, 2018

Social Media Use Continues to Rise in Developing Countries but Plateaus Across Developed Ones

As people in advanced economies reach the upper bounds of internet penetration, the digital divide continues to narrow between wealthy and developing countries.
short readsFeb 27, 2019

What our transition to online polling means for decades of phone survey trends

What does the migration to online polling mean for the country’s trove of public opinion data gathered over the past four decades?
reportJun 19, 2018

Appendix B: Country-specific examples of smartphones

Country-specific examples of smartphones Some cellphones are called “smartphones” because they can access the internet and apps. Is your cellphone a smartphone, such as ___ ? Canada iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Samsung Galaxy France iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows phone, Wiko or Samsung S4 Germany iPhone , Android, Blackberry, Windows phone, Samsung Galaxy or similar Greece […]
short readsSep 10, 2018

About a quarter of rural Americans say access to high-speed internet is a major problem

Fast, reliable internet service has become broadly essential. But 24% of rural U.S. adults say access to high-speed internet is a major problem in their community.
reportApr 30, 2018

Declining Majority of Online Adults Say the Internet Has Been Good for Society

At the same time, the contours of connectivity are shifting: One-in-five Americans (20%) are now ‘smartphone only’ internet users at home.
reportFeb 21, 2020

3. Concerns about democracy in the digital age

About half of the experts responding to this canvassing said people’s uses of technology will mostly weaken core aspects of democracy and democratic representation, but even those who expressed optimism often voiced concerns. This section includes comments about problems that were made by all respondents regardless of their answer to the main question about the […]
reportNov 28, 2018

1. Teens and their experiences on social media

Social media has given teens the ability to instantly connect with others and share their lives through photos, videos and status updates. Teens themselves describe these platforms as a key tool for connecting and maintaining relationships, being creative, and learning more about the world. But they also must contend with more negative aspects of social […]
reportMay 31, 2018

Teens, Social Media and Technology 2018

YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat are the most popular online platforms among teens. Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone and 45% say they are online almost constantly.

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