The line graph compares the proportion of people using five different communication methods between 1998 and 2008.
Overall, cellular phone service experienced by far the most significant growth and became the dominant communication method by 2008. In contrast, landline service remained relatively stable before declining slightly towards the end of the period. The use of internet service and both forms of broadband increased steadily, although they remained far less popular than internet services.
Cellular phone usage rose dramatically throughout the period, climbing from approximately 5% in 1998 to 60% in 2008. The most notable growth occurred after 2004, when the figure surged from around 25% to 60% over the following four years. By contrast, landline service was initially the most widely used method, increasing marginally from about 15% in 1998 to 18% in 2004 before falling gradually to roughly 15% by the end of the period.
Internet service usage also showed an upward trend, rising steadily from around 5% in 1998 to approximately 18% in 2008. Fixed broadband and mobile broadband were virtually nonexistent at the beginning of the period but gained popularity after 2002. By 2008, the proportions of users of fixed and mobile broadband had increased to around 5% and 4% respectively, although both figures remained comparatively low.