New Research from Snapchat and Alter Agents Reveals Social Media Drives Telecom Decisions, with 55% of Snapchatters Purchasing After Seeing an Ad New Research from Snapchat and Alter Agents Reveals Social Media Drives Telecom Decisions, with 55% of Snapchatters Purchasing After Seeing an Ad PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 Study explores how Gen Z and Millennials navigate the telecommunications path to purchase, highlighting the role of life milestones and creator influence in driving carrier switching LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Snapchat and market research firm Alter Agents today released a comprehensive study examining the habits of Gen Z and Millennial telecommunications consumers. The research identifies the pivotal life moments that trigger carrier switching and quantifies the outsized role social media plays in the path to purchase for younger generations. As the telecommunications industry faces fierce competition and high customer churn, the study reveals that brand loyalty is fragile among younger demographics. The data indicates that 69% of Snapchatters have changed service providers since signing up for their first plan, driven largely by cost, service reliability, and customer experience. The findings also underscore that younger consumers have high autonomy in the market, with 78% of Gen Z
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