Household Spending for Wireless and Internet Connectivity Rises (June 2002)

June, 2002

$45.00

Despite a downturn in the overall economy in 2001, the average U.S. household increased its total telecommunications spending by 8%, according to a market information company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). Overall, expenditures for wireless and Internet increased significantly, up 16% and 20% in the fourth quarter of 2001, while toll and long distance services dropped sharply, down 13% and 15% respectively.