Study finds 24pc of 5-7 year-olds own smartphones in UK

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Study finds 24pc of 5-7 year-olds own smartphones in UK

Infant school children are increasingly getting online with greater autonomy, a recent study by Ofcom disclosed. The annual examination of children's digital engagement indicated a surge in the ownership of smartphones among 5 to 7-year-olds, with nearly a quarter of them possessing one. According to the findings, approximately 24 percent of children aged 5-7 now have their own smartphones, while an overwhelming three-quarters use tablets.