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Overview of Mobile Access: 62% of American adults in 2007 used some form of mobile access to digital data and tools, including cell phones, PDAs, laptops, or wireless devices.

Key Findings:

• 58% used cell phones or PDAs for non-voice data activities like texting, emailing, or taking pictures.
• 41% accessed the internet away from home/work, aligning with mobile data use.

Demographics:

• Hispanics, young adults (under 30), and racial minorities showed higher rates of mobile adoption.
• Among cell phone users, English-speaking Hispanics and young adults were most active in data-heavy activities.

Technology Valuation:

• Cell phones were deemed most critical to give up (51% of users), reversing trends from 2002.
• Internet and landline telephone valuations declined, reflecting a shift to mobile-centric lifestyles.

Activity Breakdown:

• Common mobile activities included texting, picture-taking, and internet access for news/weather.
• Usage varied by age and race; younger users preferred texting, while older groups leaned toward email.

Mobile-Only Access:

• Over half of internet users (52%) accessed it wirelessly away from home, with higher adoption among Hispanics and youth.

Key Trends:

• Mobile access reduced the need for at-home internet for some demographics, but the majority still relied on home connections.
• Untethered access did not fully substitute for home-based online activities.

Methodology:

• Based on a 2,054-sample survey with a margin of error of +/- 3%.