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DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNET IN INDIA |
Some Interesting Findings By Survey on Internet
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Over 78% of the Internet Users are in the age group 18 – 39 years and 75% of the Internet Users are Males.
- The Capital Cities (New Delhi and Other State Capital) accounts for 79% of Internet Connections of the Country.
- More than 86% of top Corporate Houses have endorsed that Internet and E-Commerce is an integral part of their corporate strategic framework.
- Over 76 % of the Internet Users use E-mail Services
- Over 61% of the Users Access Internet from school, colleges, place of work and Cyber Cafes while 27% access Internet from homes.
- Among the career conscious and education driven middle class, Internet is seen as critical to success in professional life.
- There are approx 59 million telephone connections (including Mobile) and 8.5 million PC base in India.
- There are approx. 47 million Cable T V Connections out of 92 million TV Sets in the Country.
(Source : DoT, NASSCOM & Telescope Survey)
Internet Industry - A Snap Shot ( as on Dec '03)
ISP Licenses Issued
590 +
ISP Licenses Surrendered
200 Approx.
Existing ISP Licenses
390 Approx.
Operational ISPs
189
ITSP Licenses Issued
116
Cities/Towns
Covered
380 Approx.
Cyber Cafes / Public Access Kiosks
12300 Approx.
Internet Subscribers
4.1 Million
Clearance given for Commissioning ISP Gateways
55
Total
Estimated Investment made by ISPs
Rs. 6600 crores
Estimated Investment made on Eqpt. by ISPs
Rs. 2750 crores
Fresh Investment required during Tenth Five Year Plan
Rs. 19400 crores
Estimated Employment Provided (Direct/Indirect) by Internet Industry
1.1 lac
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