Staying in Touch With Generation Mobile
Number of Connected Devices Owned
Almost half own four or more devices that are connected to a network. Two or more devices: 86%, Three or more devices: 64%, Four or more devices: 39%, Seven or more devices: 9%
A Time to Work Better
Just less than half—45%—say they are most efficient outside of standard working hours, and 70% prefer flexible working hours.
Percent Who Expect to Work From Home More
Among Gen Y workers, the number who expects to work from home rises to 49 percent.
Time Spent on Mobile Computing Devices
Just over half own a mobile device and over half spend more than seven hours a week on it. Up to seven hours: 14%, Between seven and 14 hours: 23%, Between 14 and 21 hours: 19%, Between 21 and 28 hours: 12%
Devices Purchased in the Last 12 Months
Tablets are gaining in popularity but are far from dominant. Smartphone: 51%, Mobile PC: 38%, Seven-inch tablet: 19%, Ten-inch tablet: 18%, Large-screen TV: 16%
Planned Device Purchases in the Next 12 Months
Interest in a variety of connected devices is clearly growing. Smartphone: 23%, Laptop: 18%, Ten-inch or larger tablet: 16%, Seven-inch or smaller tablet: 12%, Smart TV: 11%
Connected Device in Everyday Use in Five Years
Cars appear to be the next big emerging market for connected devices. Car: 45%, Home: 31%, Glasses: 14%, Clothes: 11%, Shoes: 9%
Network Preferences
There isn’t much appreciation for telecommunications services. Wi-Fi: 57%, Wired: 19%, 3G: 7%, 4G: 5%
Responsibility for Providing Mobile Device
Company responsibility: 29%, Prefer to buy their own: 29%
