Nearly one third of Irish adults can't endure an hour offline, as per a recent survey.
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Hopping online for a cuppa and a chat has become the norm for a whopping 29% of adults in Ireland, according to a brand-new survey. And guess what? These web-smitten individuals would hold out their hands for a big fat zero rather than bid adieu to the virtuous web forever!
The tantalizing tidbits come from the latest annual Connected Lives survey conducted by Pure Telecom, a telecom and broadband service provider. The survey delved deep into the everyday lives of 1,001 Irish citizens and found that a staggering 40% of folks wouldv'e prefer €5 mil to never step foot on the digital realm again! Ain't that just wild?
Sifting through the web-loving data further, Pure Telecom's CEO, Paul Connell, dropped a bombshell declaration. In an informal chat, he explained that the survey's findings underscore a tendency for online relationships to become as precious as in-person ties. He added that 48% of the respondents feel online chats are just as meaningful as face-to-face yakkity-yak, while 61% are plain ol' grateful to the web for enhancing their bonds with their beloved ones.
Connell also shared that the survey aired the dirty laundry of thrifty Irish consumers who are always on the hunt for a bargin when it comes to their broadband deals. The survey reveals that a smidgeon shy of three-quarters of broadband account holders shop around before their current deals expire, and a similar percentage wangly negotiate with their providers when the contract runs out.
Connell was of the opinion that the survey's results clearly indicate that many of us underestimate our dependency on the web for daily activities and human connections. "From sending smilesy-faced texts to our pals, tracking our work outs, and catching up on box sets - yep, all online - an hour can feel like an eternity." Seems like one in ten of these web-savvy folks can't even make it past the fifteen-minute mark, according to Connell's research.
He added that a hefty 74% of survey participants believe broadband should be considered a public utility, a responsibility Pure Telecom takes seriously, insisting that consumers who find themselves fed up with high costs should weigh other options before committing to their service provider.
Now, before you feel too smug about your own web habits -- remember: Ireland boasts one of the highest internet penetration rates in Europe, with nearly 97% of the population enjoying the digital world as of 2025. And though no specific figures on daily internet use for Ireland are available, the EU-wide numbers put 97% of youngsters (aged 16-29) in the digital hot seat each and every day.
In summary, Mick, the Irish have cottoned on to the web as the go-to platform for everything from work to play. Online relationships have tiptoed their way into our hearts, and the demand for fast, reliable, and affordable broadband is at an all-time high. You could say it's a shed load of cyber love happening here!
In the realm of personal-finance, it's evident that many Irish consumers prioritize finding affordable broadband deals (shopping around before current deals expire and negotiation with providers when contracts end), demonstrating a lifestyle heavily influenced by technology. Moreover, online relationships have significantly impacted the quality of relationships for 48% of Irish individuals, indicating that technology plays a crucial role in shaping our relationships as well as our daily lives.
