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Mobile internet access in the UK Q1 2012-Q2 2017

Internet connection by mobile phone in the United Kingdom from 1st quarter 2012 to 2nd quarter 2017

The data shows mobile internet take up in Great Britain (GB) from the first quarter 2012 to the second quarter of 2017. During the most recent survey period in May 2017, it was found that mobile internet usage penetration was at 73% in Great Britain. Connecting to the internet via mobile phone became more common during 2013, with penetration growing from 44% in the fourth quarter 2012.

Q1 2012 39
Q2 2012 40
Q3 2012 44
Q4 2012 44
Q1 2013 48
Q2 2013 46
Q4 2013 55
Q1 2014 53
Q2 2014 57
Q3 2014 55
Q4 2014 59
Q1 2015 66
Q2 2015 65
Q3 2015 67
Q4 2015 66
Q1 2016 69
Q2 2016 68
Q3 2016 71
Q4 2016 71
Q1 2017 76
Q2 2017 73