The humble book is being replaced by the laptop in lavatories across the UK, according to the internet service provider Plusnet. Its research revealed that one in ten broadband users have surfed the web while sat on the loo.
According to the survey, the living room remains the most popular place to log on - even more so than the home office or study. Of those questioned, 35 per cent also said they had gone online from the comfort of their own bed.
Plusnet said the growing popularity of wireless internet connections is allowing broadband users to access the web in the most unusual of places.
Neil Armstrong, product director at Plusnet, said: "Some people are now such fans of emailing and the internet they want to stay in touch with the worldwide web whenever and wherever they are. The explosion of WiFi broadband allows them to do that," Web User quotes.
Indeed, Plusnet found recently that broadband internet access is a valuable asset for the majority of British consumers. Some 92 percent said that despite the ongoing credit crunch and its impact on their personal finances, they would not give up their broadband connection. However, one-third said they would be willing to switch to another provider.
