Mobile internet usage in the United Kingdom and EU 2016, by access method

Access methods used for mobile internet access in the United Kingdom and European Union (28 countries) in 2016

The data depicts methods used to access mobile internet in the UK and European Union (EU 28) in 2016. Mobile internet access via laptop or notebook device was more common in the United Kingdom than in the EU, at 39% penetration.

Individuals used a laptop, notebook, netbook or tablet computer to access internet 27 39
Individuals used the mobile phone network (using USB key or card) to connect the portable computer to internet 11 15