I’m kind of shocked that the age breakdowns are so similar for these different devices. Anyone else surprised or did you expect that each device/operation system would have the same demographic breakdown?
Interesting, but doesn’t surprise me. Not too many kids going to get mom or dad to buy into getting them a smartphone. As price comes down and plans follow it will be interesting to see these stats in 6 months or a year!!!
Strange indeed. What does this say about the mobile preferences for the 35-44 age range? If RIM doesn’t make some changes soon, I’d imagine we’ll see an increase amongst Android and Apple users. Who will these RIM users transition to?
Stacion March 18, 2011 at 5:24 am
I am 46 and have been using a Metro PCS phone for seven years and have been happy with it (I can hear your groans). However, in the last six months I have begun to feel very OLD because I read blogs on this stuff and realize I don’t have a single clue. Not. A. Single. Clue. I AM old, lol.
Anyhow, just found this blog tonight, and it’s clear-cut and I’m learning. The reason I’ve started reading more is because I am buying an iPhone 4 in the next 2-3 days and am very excited about how it ‘s going to help me manage LIFE — swim team volunteer activities, charitable volunteer activities, kids’ school / activity schedules, husband’s volunteer schedule w/swim and tennis, work, etc.
So, as word spreads and the older generations see how it can help them, too, the numbers will change. And with the $50 deal on iPhone3 AT&T offered, the number of younger kids who have a smartphone will increase. We’ll probably get our 14yo one when we get our iPhone 4s. In fact, that chart goes up to Jan ’11 — when did AT&T put the phone on sale?
Interesting, but doesn’t surprise me. Not too many kids going to get mom or dad to buy into getting them a smartphone. As price comes down and plans follow it will be interesting to see these stats in 6 months or a year!!!
Strange indeed.
What does this say about the mobile preferences for the 35-44 age range?
If RIM doesn’t make some changes soon, I’d imagine we’ll see an increase amongst Android and Apple users. Who will these RIM users transition to?
I am 46 and have been using a Metro PCS phone for seven years and have been happy with it (I can hear your groans). However, in the last six months I have begun to feel very OLD because I read blogs on this stuff and realize I don’t have a single clue. Not. A. Single. Clue. I AM old, lol.
Anyhow, just found this blog tonight, and it’s clear-cut and I’m learning. The reason I’ve started reading more is because I am buying an iPhone 4 in the next 2-3 days and am very excited about how it ‘s going to help me manage LIFE — swim team volunteer activities, charitable volunteer activities, kids’ school / activity schedules, husband’s volunteer schedule w/swim and tennis, work, etc.
So, as word spreads and the older generations see how it can help them, too, the numbers will change. And with the $50 deal on iPhone3 AT&T offered, the number of younger kids who have a smartphone will increase. We’ll probably get our 14yo one when we get our iPhone 4s. In fact, that chart goes up to Jan ’11 — when did AT&T put the phone on sale?
Now, what does RIM mean?
Thanks for the blog, Jeff.
Staci, thanks so much for commenting! And congrats on diving into the technology (oh, and RIM is Research in Motion but basically means Blackberry).
I’d love for you to follow up a few weeks after having the iPhone to share your story. Good luck!