US Mobile Internet Use to Increase 25%, Smartphone Use Nearly 50% in 2011

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Marissa McNaughton | 5 Comments

Global Internet Trends and Mobile Use via Mary Meeker

Just under half of the total US population will be using the internet via mobile by 2015, according to the latest estimates by eMarketer. This year 97.3 million Americans (31%) will access the internet via their mobile phone at least once per month in 2011, an increase of nearly 25% from last year. By 2015, this number is expected to reach over 156 million. Read →

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Half of US Smartphone Users Access Social Networks Daily via Mobile

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Marissa McNaughton | No Comments

Mobile Internet Use Catching Up With PC Internet Use

Smartphone owners around the world are rapidly adopting mobile for internet usage, according to new research from Google and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA). While PC use for internet access is still prevalent, smartphones are increasingly popular for social networking, online video access, and even making purchases. Read →