Holding onto Outdated Tech: A Study of Spanish Habits and Motivations

In 2024, a study was conducted on the use and consumption of technology in Spain. The results revealed that about 85 percent of the population in Spain holds onto at least one device that they no longer use, such as smartphones, multimedia players, or computer accessories. However, the favorite ‘relic’ among Spaniards is the old mobile phone, with 67 percent admitting to keeping one at home even though they use a newer model.

The study also shed light on the reasons for retaining these outdated devices. Many people keep them due to caution for potential future use, nostalgia or simply forgetting about them. However, some individuals are open to the idea of getting rid of these devices in the future to gain economic benefits from selling them, free up space at home or ensure they will never use them again.

The study was conducted by Grover, a technology rental service shedding light on Spanish habits when it comes to keeping obsolete technology at home. It revealed that almost three-quarters of the population stores multiple outdated technological products with smartphones being the most common among them. Despite this inclination to hold onto these devices, many people are considering parting ways with them for various reasons.