The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The two line graphs illustrate mobile and fixed telephone subscriptions per 100 people in Eritrea, India, the UK and Uruguay from 2005 to 2015.

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, mobile subscriptions went up substantially in most countries,

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fixed-line figures showed relatively minor changes over the same period. In terms of mobile phones, the United Kingdom had the highest rate in 2005, at around 105 per 100 people, holding steady with a slight increase by 2015. Meanwhile, Uruguay’s usage climbed sharply from 40 to nearly 170 in 2013, followed by a small decline. India experienced steady growth from about 5 to 70 in 2013, before falling to 60. Only Eritrea consistently stayed at a low level, remaining below 10. As for fixed lines,

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the UK continued to lead, with values fluctuating between 55 and 60, Uruguay saw a rise, moving from 30 to just under 40. India registered a minor decrease from 20 to 15,

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Eritrea, starting from a very low base, showed limited improvement, ending below 5.