SMS Weblogs / Textually / 2004 / 04 / 21

Study finds U.S. youth wireless spending based on entertainment

Nearly one-third of kids in the United States have their own mobile phones, while 48 percent of European kids said they own mobile phones, according to a new study by TNS, reported by RCR Wireless News.

"TNS said the report findings demonstrate that American kids make spending choices based on entertainment".

-- About 41 percent of U.S. kids with mobile phones said they download games, which represents a much higher percentage than in Europe, said the report.

-- 38 percent of U.S. kids use mobile phones to download ring tones, and

-- 34 percent use their mobile phones to take pictures.

-- 60 percent of all kids use their mobile phones to call friends, and 59 percent use their phones to call family.

-- 36 percent of U.S. kids use text messaging to communicate with friends,

-- while 30 percent text message their parents.

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