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Despite the increasing importance of wireless Internet use via Web enabled mobile telephony, the relationship between
consumers’ attitude and their demographic characteristics have been only cursorily examined. The objective of our study was
to fill this gap, by applying a two step cluster analysis in profiling mobile Internet adopters in Japan. The findings suggest that
four clusters exist; they exhibit distinct profile patterns. Paradoxical results were found within one, affluent single youth,
which was further divided into two clusters: freelance, highly educated professionals had the most negative perception of
mobile Internet adoption, whereas clerical office workers had the most positive perception. Married housewives and company
executives also exhibited a positive attitude toward mobile Internet usage.