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Connections ReportA view into how connectivity is influencing the way we live, work and play.
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Explore the 2024 Summer Trends Report
2024 Trends
Human connection matters. Connectivity makes that possible. We’ve analyzed consumer behavior and uncovered trends around the ways technology shapes our relationships, empowers families and enriches our daily experiences.
When it comes to caring for loved ones, peace of mind is top priority.
Parents are getting more tech savvy, using technology to moderate their children’s technology.
Home data use is on the rise.
Smart home technologies bring convenience, energy savings and security to American homes.
Connectivity amps up the fun on game day.
As mobility usage at NFL matchups reveals, fans aren’t just spectating—they’re creating their own experience.
2024 Trends
By the Numbers
- 3.3M
Average number of calls caregivers initiate to Gizmo watch wearers per month.
- 18
Average number of connected devices per Verizon Home Internet household.
- +37%
increase year-over-year in average mobility usage per NFL game across the regular season.
Summer Trends 2024 key insights
Summer sees the biggest shift. From cross-country adventurers to sports enthusiasts and data-hungry streamers, this summer’s trends paint a vibrant picture of how consumers lived, worked and played.
Airports served as bustling hubs of connectivity.
This summer, airports showcased the importance of staying entertained and connected while on the move. We analyzed the data.
Peak competition needs peak coverage.
Summer 2024 was a season of sporting spectacles, and our customers were at the forefront of the action, consuming massive amounts of data during major events in the US.