SMSing Under the Dinner Table

A new T-Mobile USA survey on mobile communications during the American holiday season shows that active use of cell phones, instant messaging and texting devices is creating new family dynamics at holiday dinners and family gatherings. Cellular News reports.

7 percent (ages 18-22) and 56 percent of parents surveyed say they've made or answered wireless calls during a holiday gathering.

35 percent of young adults say they've read or sent an e-mail or text message under the dinner table during a holiday family gathering.

67 percent of parents and young adults now agree that it is okay to use their mobile phone during holiday gatherings. Moreover, 73 percent of people surveyed agree the mobile phone can improve the holidays by keeping people in touch with those not there in person.

''We're seeing that new habits - namely mobile communications - are impacting age-old traditions,'' says Dr. Tracy Wellens, vice president of Consumer Insights.
11/23/2006 11:05:16 AM
---

Mobiles hope to be 'smart wallet'
Mobile phone sales grow except in Japan

Mobile Social News
News