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March 6, 2019

7 key findings about mobile phone and social media use in emerging economies

Mobile phone users divided over whether their phone is something they ‘don’t always need’ or ‘couldn’t live without’

Mobile phone users divided over whether their phone is something they ‘don’t always need’ or ‘couldn’t live without’

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7 key findings about mobile phone and social media use in emerging economies
Publics in 11 emerging economies express widespread concerns about the impact of digital technology on children
Mobile phone users divided over whether their phone is something they ‘don’t always need’ or ‘couldn’t live without’
In several countries, more now see positive influence of the internet on the economy and education
Across 11 emerging economies, many see long-distance communication benefits, despite some worries about interpersonal communication
People in 11 emerging economies say phones help them get news, despite worries about misinformation