Breaking news: The mobile phone is a social networking tool

by Josh Dhaliwal on November 19, 2007

The results of a new study by the U.S. chapter of the Mobile Marketing Association has revealed that an increasing number of people in particular teens and young adults are using their mobile phones as a tool for social networking. 

According to the study 54% of 13-34 year olds use their phones and text messaging in particular for social networking.

Any ideas on what the other 46% are using it for?

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