The most popular activities in which Russians were engaged on their smartphones were SMS or MMS messaging and instant messaging, as per 94 and 86 percent of respondents in August 2019, respectively. While 60 percent of smartphone owners across the country used their devices to access online banking, 34 percent were provided government services through a gadget. By 2025, the rate of smartphone adoption in Russia was expected to increase to nearly 80 percent.
Share of smartphone owners engaging with certain use cases on a monthly basis in Russia as of August 2019, by activity
In total, 1,000 smartphone and non-smartphone owners were surveyed for GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index. The given figures represent only the answers of smartphone owners.
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