Digital Detox: Ed Sheeran Ditched His Cell Phone in 2015 and Hasn’t Looked Back Since

The Grammy award winning singer-songwriter said the move impacted him creatively, noting the time away from phones helped him with songwriting.

Ed Sheeran headlines on the Pyramid Stage during day four of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2017 in Glastonbury, England. Ian Gavan/Getty Images

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is not a fan of modern-day technology, admitting he hasn’t had a cell phone in nearly a decade.

The 33-year-old made the statement during an appearance on the “Therapuss” podcast with Jake Shane, citing a lack of real-life interaction.