Report of the Commission on Phone Usage – June
Here are the released numbers from the Commission on Phone Usage (CPU) for the month of June.
Total Minutes used, and total texts sent are both in rapid decline reflecting the trend of the US economy. Economic Cutbacks at home, and abroad, as well as lack of the important Senate work or much of any college-friend contact (apart from Tage, Colin, and Josh) are clearly reflected in the numbers. From this data it is clear that summers seem to be a time of separation, and recovery from the school year, and that not much extra-curricular college work gets done during the summer months, at least not via the cell phone.
This numbers also illustrate the growing trend in the use of other forms of communication, such as gchat, and Skype, which allows users to talk freely without the use of cellphones. While Skype hasn’t been used except for once as of the time of this report, gChat remains a vital communication method between Jason, and his friends both at home, and at work.
Total Minutes Used in June
Total Texts Sent
As far as individual users are concerned, there are dramatic and remarkable changes in the level of communication between Jason and the various college friends selected in the sample. Nick Troiano has declined dramatically, while Colin Meiselman has risen dramatically, even surpassing the minute category leader by a significant margin. The Leading causes for these two changes are 1) Troiano’s decision to transfer to Georgetown, leaving them with very little to talk about. 2) Colin becoming General Manager of ATV, and Jason becoming Programming Manager giving them lots to talk about (in addition to the usual issues of the heart which are often discussed.)
Across the board both minutes and texts have declined, particularly among particular parties. Gchat remains a primary cause. Kristin’s wedding also is a factor, as mom has instructed the Cunninghams to save minutes for wedding party use, which was generally agreed to.
Minute Use by User
Texts Sent by User
I would anticipate even greater declines for next month (July) followed by dramatic gains and shifts as the new school year begins in August and September. August has the potential to demonstrate the serious decline typical of the summer months, but similar to the March decline, it will again be influenced by the family vacation to Lake George for one week August 2nd – 9th which will put Jason out of cellphone contact with the world.
Jason Cunningham
Chairman
The Commission on Phone Usage
