Texting is Easier and Faster than Voice
Calls
All of this texting activity has come at
the expense of voice. Last year, teens texted
instead of calling because it was fun. Now,
78 percent of teens recognize the functionality
and convenience of SMS, considering it easier
(22 percent) and faster (20 percent) than
voice calls (though still fun). Voice activity
has decreased 14 percent among teens, who
average 646 minutes talking on the phone
per month. While voice consumption rises
and peaks at age 24, only adults over 55
talk less than teens. Teen females, who
are more social with their phones, average
about 753 minutes per month, while males
use around 525 minutes. |
