The line graph illustrates information about the five distinct communication methods used by people in a ten-year period between 1998 and 2008.
Overall, it is evident that the landline and internet service, the fixed and mobile broadbands remained relative unpopular , while the interest in cellular phones increased significantly over the period. Notably, mobile broadband was not used at the beginning.
Looking at the details, cellular phones accounted for 5% of the total share in 1998 and rose steadily to 20% by 2002. At this point, the figure increased dramatically from 25% in 2004 to 60% by 2008, reaching its peak. Regarding the landline service, the percentages fluctuated over the period, commencing at 12% and finishing at 13% in the final year.
The Internet service constituted 10% in 1998 and saw a small increase to 15% in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008 there was a slight increase to 17%.
By contrast, mobile and fixed broadbands represented the smallest share throughout the period. Mobile broadbands were mostly used between 2004 and 2008, with 14% and 25% of respectively. Fixed broadband started at 2% in 1998 and then rose to 12% by the end of the period.