Poll finds Americans primarily use the internet to browse, pay bills, and shop | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJulia MustoMonday 28 July 2025 23:57 BSTThe Mental Health Effects Of Doom-ScrollingA recent poll by telecommunications firm Optimum revealed that Americans spend over 10 hours daily online, accounting for approximately half their day.The survey of 2,000 adults indicated that around five hours are dedicated to watching videos, with 5.4 hours spent on other online activities.Primary online activities include browsing (79%), paying bills (77%), online shopping (72%), and doom scrolling on social media (73%), with significantly less time allocated to work or school.Over half (55%) of respondents prefer streaming videos on a television, while more than 40% favor using their phone for general online tasks.The findings highlight the crucial importance of robust, affordable, and dependable internet in modern life, despite some prior research suggesting even higher online usage.In fullOnly half? New poll finds Americans spend half the day onlineThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in