The graph provides details about the average annual amount spent by individuals in the United States on both mobile and landline telephone connections from 2001 to 2010.
Overall
, expenditure on mobile phones saw a dramatic and steady climb, eventually outstripping the amount allocated to fixed-line connections. Linking Words
In contrast
, money directed towards residential telephony steadily diminished, reflecting a clear change in consumer habits.
In the early part of the decade, almost $700 was allocated to traditional home communication, Linking Words
whereas
outlay for mobile usage was just $200. As the period progressed, funds devoted to mobile technology rose swiftly, matching landline costs at around $500 midway through the timeline, a point which marked a significant transition.
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Subsequently
, the trend for mobiles maintained its upward trajectory, surpassing $750 by the close of the period under review. Meanwhile, the sum dedicated to household telephony continued to decrease, reaching close to $400. Linking Words
This
data demonstrates a pronounced movement away from conventional fixed-line options towards portable communication devices among Americans.Linking Words