The line graph illustrates the proportion of individuals who used five different communication methods from 1998 to 2008.
Overall, cellular phone service was widely used for communication, and it became popular by the end of the period. Landline service was moderate throughout the period, while internet service, mobile broadband, and fixed broadband increased gradually.
In 1998, landline service stood at 15%; afterward, it increased slightly and reached about 20% in 2006. In 2008, it dropped marginally below 20%. In contrast, cellular showed a different trend. It started at almost 5% in 1998, then it rose sharply, hitting 40% in 2006 and peaking at around 60% in 2008.
Internet service, fixed broadband, and mobile broadband showed a similar pattern. They were gradually increased. In 1998, the internet service began at about 5%. After that, it steadily grew during the period, reaching about 20% in the last decade. Mobile broadband and fixed broadband were the least popular initially. In 2002, it started at 0%, then it continued to increase, reaching about 10% in 2008.