LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

College Students' Experiences Without Smartphones

Students at Media City University Technical College shared their experiences of using basic Nokia phones instead of smartphones. These basic phones allow only calls and text messages. This experiment is part of a project by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize to study the smartphone habits of young people.

12 June 2024 · 08:28 UTC

Students at Media City’s University Technical College recounted their experiences of switching from smartphones to basic Nokia handsets.

These handsets only allow calls and text messages.

This digital detox is part of a project by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize examining young people's smartphone habits.