Half of Britons in 25-34 age group can’t live without internet

A survey conducted for software company Nasstar by ICM Research, based in the United Kingdom, shows that half of those polled between the ages of 25 and 34 felt that they simply could not their manage day-to-day life without access to their e-mail accounts.

According to an official release of the Press Association, the survey conducted in the United Kingdom chose the 25-34 age category since this age group was the pioneers in terms of utilising the advantages of virtual communication to stay connected both professionally and personally.

However, contrary to expectations, 41% of the teenagers polled claimed to be dependent on their e-mail, while 44% of those polled between the ages of 35 and 44 outlined that easy e-mail access was an integral and essential component of their lives.

In terms of the different sexes, the female population emerged as being more dependent on e-mail than males – with 41% of females revealing their fondness for online mailing, while 38% of men polled admitting that thy would feel somewhat lost without e-mail.

Charles Black, CEO of Nasstar, remarks: “The first wave was the mobile phone, and many of us would admit we rely on our mobile and can’t remember how we ever survived without it. This poll shows that the next phase is the growth of mobile e-mail. While teenagers are passionate about their mobile phones and texting in particular, the older generations are relying more and more on e-mail because of its use in a business capacity.”

The survey conducted for Nasstar by ICM Research also highlighted feedback variations based on regional placement of those polled. Specifically, 43% of those located in the south-east of the United Kingdom expressed their need for quick and reliable e-mail access, whereas only 34% expressed such a need in Wales.

The study only serves to underscore the increasing dependency on the internet and its everyday online functionality that is spreading worldwide.