Almost a quarter of all 75-year olds in the Netherlands has a smartphone. That there are a lot more than 3 years ago, when only 10% of that age group have a smartphone.
That it appears from the figures of the CBS. In total, about 24% of all over 75. The last time such a count was made was in 2013. When only 10% of the elderly with a smart phone. According to the CBS is that the number of young over 75.
Usage
The CBS looked at where older people use their phone most for use. It is striking that really browse the internet much less often is done on a smartphone, but instead to a laptop or a desktop. That is probably due to the small screens of the devices. In most cases, smartphones and tablets used for receiving email, and searching for online purchases.
Connections
There is also looked at internet use among 75-year olds. Who now have at home more of a connection than the last time that was measured in 2012. When 40% of the elderly, a connection to the internet, now that there are up to 60%. There is, however, noted that only half of the people there actually uses it. The Netherlands has seen, moreover, 94% of the inhabitants have an internet connection.
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