Smartphones and tablets have completely revolutionized the way Americans access the Internet, though they require mobile website optimization and wireless connectivity. Is your park and recreation agency keeping up?
87: Percentage of U.S adults who own a cell phone.
45: Percentage of U.S. adults who have a smartphone (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, etc.).
56: Percentage of U.S. cell-phone owners who use their phone to access the Internet.
50: Percentage of U.S. cell-phone owners who use their phone to send or receive email.
43: Percentage of U.S. cell-phone owners who have downloaded one or more apps to their phone.
67: Percentage of U.S. cell-phone owners who reported regularly checking their phone for messages, alerts, or calls, even when they don’t notice their phone ringing or vibrating.
31: Percentage of U.S. cell-phone owners who do most of their online browsing using their cell phone.
31: Percentage of U.S. adults who own a tablet computer (iPad, etc.).
4: Percentage of U.S. adults who owned a tablet computer in September 2010.
26: Percentage of U.S. adults who own an e-reader.
Sources: Pew Internet: Mobile, Cell Phone Activities 2012 by the Pew Research Center, The Best (and Worst) of Mobile Connectivity by the Pew Research Center, 25% of American Adults Own Tablet Computers by the Pew Research Center.