Technology
Mobile Phone Access Varies Widely in Sub-Saharan Africa
Average phone owner is more likely to be male, educated, and urban
September 16, 2011
Gallup surveys in 17 sub-Saharan African countries indicate the potential for tremendous growth in the mobile phone industry. Fifty-seven percent of adults have mobile phones, with access ranging from a high of 84% in South Africa to a low of 16% in Central African Republic.
Americans Rate Computer Industry Best, Federal Gov't Worst
Image of federal government is at an all-time low
August 29, 2011
Americans view the computer industry the most positively and the federal government the least positively when asked to evaluate 25 business and industry sectors. The federal government's image is at an all-time low.
Young Arabs More Connected in 2010
Cell phone access jumps in low- and middle-income countries
April 11, 2011
Eighty-seven percent of young Arabs said they had cellular phone access in 2010, up from 79% in 2009. These findings from the recently released Silatech Index report suggest better prospects for mass communication with this key demographic, as well as possible business opportunities.
Google and Facebook Users Skew Young, Affluent, and Educated
A majority of each site's users are concerned about invasion of privacy
February 17, 2011
Sixty percent of Americans tell Gallup they visit Google in a given week, compared with 43% who say they have a Facebook page. Users of each site tend to be young, affluent, and educated. More than half of each site's users are concerned about invasion of privacy when they use the site.
U.S. Internet Users Ready to Limit Online Tracking for Ads
However, many are amenable to being tracked by advertisers they choose
December 21, 2010
The majority of U.S. Internet users oppose advertisers' using their online browsing history to target ads to their interests. Still, many users appear amenable to being targeted with customized content from advertisers they specifically choose.
In U.S., 11% of Households Report Computer Crimes, a New High
Self-reports of other types of crime largely unchanged
December 13, 2010
One in nine Americans say they or a household member was the victim of a computer or Internet crime in the past year. That's a new high in Gallup trends since 2003, but still lower than the percentage experiencing traditional theft of property or vandalism.
Countries With High Home Internet Access Span Regions
Access drops sharply with per-capita income
July 28, 2010
Among 116 countries Gallup surveyed last year, the median proportion of adults who reported having Internet access at home was 19%. However, the proportion was greater than 75% in 15 countries that span several global regions.
90 Million More Chinese Online at Home Now Than in 2007
About one in four homes have computer or Internet access
July 21, 2010
The percentage of Chinese who report that they have computers at home doubled over the past several years, while access to the Internet at home nearly tripled.
Consumer Demand Rising Among Urban and Rural Chinese
Nearly one in five rural Chinese plan to buy a computer in the next two years
July 7, 2010
Gallup's survey of China reveals an increase in consumers' intent to buy electronics such as computers and digital cameras. Rural Chinese are driving demand more than city dwellers.
Americans Say Space Program Worth the Costs
July 17, 2009
Forty years after the United States landed on the moon, a majority of Americans (58%) think that the space program has brought enough benefits to this country to justify its costs, while 38% don't think so.
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