# Internet-free phones increasingly appeal to young people

> Sales of phones without internet connection have increased by 23% in one year, driven by a desire to reduce screen time.

**In brief**: Society event (severity: info) nationwide, first detected on 29 October 2026 at 07:56. Reported by 1 source (2 articles), last updated on 29 October 2026 at 13:26.

- Category: Society
- Severity: Info
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 29 October 2026 at 07:56
- Updated: 29 October 2026 at 13:26
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/3603-internet-free-phones-increasingly-appeal-to-young-people

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Pourquoi d'anciens modèles de téléphones séduisent de plus en plus de jeunes?](https://www.bfmtv.com/societe/video-pourquoi-d-anciens-modeles-de-telephones-seduisent-de-plus-en-plus-de-jeunes_VN-202610290193.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 29 October 2026 at 07:56
- [Addiction aux écrans, prix… les raisons de la hausse des ventes des téléphones basiques](https://www.bfmtv.com/societe/video-addiction-aux-ecrans-prix-les-raisons-de-la-hausse-des-ventes-des-telephones-basiques_VN-202610290482.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 29 October 2026 at 13:26

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Internet-free phones increasingly appeal to young people”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/3603-internet-free-phones-increasingly-appeal-to-young-people
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology