Based on a recent Intel Survey, most adults find internet access essential to daily life in today's economy.
The survey revealed that 65 percent of adults feel they cannot live without Internet access1, and even more - 71 percent - responded that it is important or very important to have Internet-enabled devices, such as laptops, netbooks and mobile Internet devices (MIDs) that can provide them with real-time updates on important issues including the state of the economy.
Most U.S. adults see Internet as a key tool in today's economy being that for managing personal finances, finding discounts or best deals while shopping online.
According to the same survey, 46% of women and 30% of men would better go without sex for 2 weeks than give up Internet access for 2 weeks. For 18-34 years old women it being 49% and for women aged 35-44 - 52%. For men aged 18-34, it was 39%.
95% of adults feel that it is important for people to have devices with Internet access. 82% think that Internet-enabled devices help them stay up to date real-time on the state of the economy. 87% said that Internet access has helped them save money.