* Base of most recent survey wave (Wave 8). Base varied by wave: n (W2) = 4,728; n (W3) = 4,708; n (W4) = 4,673; n(W5) = 4,552, n(W6) = 4,670, n(W7) = 4,573. Online (CAWI) and face-to-face (CAPI) surveys were used. The source does not provide detailed information regarding the question. The chosen wording here might therefore differ slightly from the survey. Data for waves previous to Wave 8 published earlier by the source.
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Digital media accessing and streaming in the UK 2012-2018, by frequency
The statistic presents data on digital media accessing and streaming among internet users in the United Kingdom as of survey waves running between August 2012 and March 2018. As of wave ending March 2018, ** percent of respondents reported ever having accessed or streamed digital media online, compared to ** percent that reported having accessed or streamed anything digital in the three months previous to the survey.
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Ofcom, Kantar. (2018). Have you ever accessed or streamed digital media online, including music, films, TV shows, games, e-books or software?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 30, 2026. /statistics/291139/digital-media-accessing-and-streaming-in-the-united-kingdom-by-frequency/
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