ONS releases - Internet access and use in Great Britain: 2017

View in browser 3 August 2017 People, population and community Internet access and use in Great Britain: 2017 In 2017, 90% of households in Great Britain had internet access, an increase from 89% in 2016 and 57% in 2006. In terms of access, 73% of adults accessed the internet "on the go" using a mobile phone or smartphone, more than double the 2011 rate of 36%. In terms of purchases, 77% of adults bought goods or services online, up from 53% in 2008. Clothes or sports goods were purchased by 56% of adults, making these the most popular online purchase in 2017.   Explore the data Our digital team regularly write about our approach and progress to the website and social media. Visit our Digital Blog National Statistical is our corporate blog. It's the place to find insight into the role data plays in the decisions affecting our lives, the changes we are making to take advantage of it and the ways we keep it secure.  Visit our Corporate Blog Looking for local statistics? A handy guide to let you know where to find local statistics. Census Discover how our census statistics help paint a picture of the nation and how we live. Visual.ONS Visual.ONS is a website exploring new approaches to making ONS statistics accessible and relevant to a wide public audience. Email sent by Office for National Statistics

 

 

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