(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two-thirds of cell phone owners and owners of PDA devices will replace them within the next two years, according to a poll just completed by ICR/International Communications Research, a full-service custom research company in Media, PA.
“There appears to be an opportunity to educate all consumers about the need for and the benefits of recycling phones and iPhones, but particularly the younger population”
As might be expected, the younger generation is more likely to make a change sooner: 77% of those 18-34 plan to replace the items within the next two years, vs. 46% of those 65+.
Most owners – 78% – believe they will need to replace within the next 2 years because the items will break or be lost within that time, while only 19% will want to upgrade to the latest version. Upgraders also vary by age with 26% of 18-34 year-olds saying they do so vs. 14% of respondents 55+.





