America Unwired: Stats on mobile device access

America Unwired – Pew Research Center.

FROM THE ARTICLE: An April 2009 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project asked respondents whether they had used a variety of devices — laptops, cell phones, game consoles and more — to go online using a wireless network. Altogether, 56% of Americans said they have at some point used wireless means for online access.

• 39% of all Americans have used a laptop computer to go online wirelessly, making this the most prevalent means of wireless access.
• 32% of all Americans have gotten online with a mobile device — meaning they have used a cell phone or other handheld device to check email, access the internet for information or send instant messages.

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