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Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

Ofcom research reveals that 25% of UK three- and four-year-olds own smartphones, while 38% of five- to seven-year-olds now use social media, including WhatsApp. Children under 13 also access social media.
The UK government considers a ban on mobile phones for kids under 16 as online activity among children rises, with 76% of five- to seven-year-olds using tablets and half of 3-12 year-olds on social media.
Michelle Donelan, the technology secretary, emphasizes the necessity of the Online Safety Act due to concerns about young children accessing social media. Ofcom's study shows increased messaging and call activities among young kids.

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Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Quarter of UK’s three- and four-year-olds own a smartphone, data shows

Campaigners express concern at new Ofcom figures, which also show that half of under-13s are on social mediaA quarter of three- and four-year-olds in the UK now own a smartphone, while half of children under 13 are on social media, according to new data that comes as ministers consider banning all children under 16 from owning a mobile phone.The figures, from the communications regulator Ofcom, show high and rising rates of online activity by ch…

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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