Indians’ screen time rises by 2 hours daily

NEW DELHI: The daily average screen time of Indians moved up by an additional two hours with work-from-home, school education, entertainment and streaming seeing a massive surge, as the country stayed locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The screen usage of Indians on smartphones moved up from three hours to as much as five hours, and when connected through broadband (Wi-Fi), the screen usage moved up from 2.5 hours to 4.5 hours, according to Ericsson Mobility Report.

As people stayed home due to travel restrictions, digital and internet emerged as the backbone of the country and the economy, with a near 20% surge in overall online consumption.