ICT use of persons according to personal characteristics, 2005-2013

The table contains data on access and use of ICT equipment by persons. The following topics will be addressed: PC use, internet use, type of internet connection, internet equipment, internet usage (frequency, place and activities), internet skills and internet purchases. PC usage refers to when the PC was last used, how often the PC has been used in the past 3 months and the place where the PC was used. When using the Internet, it is about the period, frequency and place where the internet is used. The type of internet is about whether the internet is mobile and whether or not it is wireless internet. One can access the internet with various equipment, via a PC, laptop, mobile phone etc. Examples of internet activities are: e-mailing, telephoning (skype), reading the newspaper, watching TV and searching for information. Online purchases are the type of goods or services that have been ordered or purchased. Individuals are distinguished according to different personal characteristics such as gender and age group. This table has been discontinued because renewed tables are available. Data are available from 2005 to 2013. Status of the figures: The figures in this table are final. Changes as of 27 May 2016: None, this table has been discontinued. When are new figures coming? No longer applicable. Is there a successor? This table is followed by three tables: “Internet access, internet use, and internet facilities”, “Online shopping; purchasing characteristics, personal characteristics” and “Computer knowledge and skill; personal characteristics”. See paragraph 3.