Almost two thirds of Americans aged 16 to 29 years of age would choose a mobile phone ahead of a landline phone, compared to 31% of those aged over 50 years, according to the LG Mobile Phones Personal Call Survey.

Younger people prefer mobile phones and 70% say they stay in touch with friends and family more after getting a mobile.

Younger users are also more likely to use various features of mobile phones and customise them to suit their needs.

LG Mobile phones expects the current generation gap in terms of mobile phone preference to close within the coming few years as more people become familiar with mobile phones.