More Than Half of All 12-Year-Olds Have Cell Phones

For the first time, more than half of the 12-year-olds in the United States have a cell phone of their very own. Xchangemag reports.

Back in 2004, just 18 percent of the 12-year-olds had their own cell phone, now 51 percent have a cell phone according to new research by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, titled: "Teens and Mobile Phones Over the Past Five Years: Pew Internet Looks Back".

By the age of 14, a full 72 percent have a cell phone, and by age 16, the percentage reaches 85 percent -- nearly on par with the all-grown-up population.

emily | 8:40 AM | SMS Studies & Research |
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