A survey conducted by the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) showed that 78 per cent of mobile phone connections are a monthly package with unlimited minutes, SMS and data.
According to the survey findings, 99 per cent of respondents are mobile phone users. Of these, 45 per cent have a landline phone, 87 per cent have a fixed internet connection at home and 46 per cent have pay-TV.
Regarding the type of mobile connection, 78 per cent said they have a monthly package with unlimited minutes, SMS and data, 14 per cent choose a monthly package with specific minutes, SMS and data, 5 per cent have a simple monthly subscription and only 4 per cent have a prepaid connection.
Moreover, 85 per cent of users with mobile broadband access answer calls via apps, believing that the cost is low or non-existent due to unlimited data.
When asked about their most popular web browsing activities, 94 per cent said they search for information, 93 per cent read their email, and 91 per cent use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram.
The questionnaire was prepared by the Market Observatory team of OCECPR, with a sample of 1,002 respondents (602 urban areas and 400 rural areas) and was conducted during the period May 14- May 28, 2024.
