Telephone/mobile phone/smartphone

Updated September 1, 2026

Asks what telephony the household has — landline, mobile, smartphone, combinations, or none. CHANGE vs 2011: the smartphone is now a distinct category (2011 distinguished only landline/mobile/both).

ANNOUNCED (Q29). Asks what telephony the household has — landline, mobile, smartphone, combinations, or none. CHANGE vs 2011: the smartphone is now a distinct category (2011 distinguished only landline/mobile/both). Measures depth of digital access, not just connectivity. Confidence: high.

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