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Free Internet Access Program
Free Internet access program was more popular in the UK than in the US. In the US, people pay a small monthly fee for the local phone service, that lets them make as many local voice, fax or modem calls, but the monthly phone bill remains the same. In the UK, people still pay for the local phone call, usually on a per-minute basis. The longer they stay connected; the phone bill amount would increase proportionately.
Before deciding to use a free internet provider, consider the following:
- Is the service available in your area?
- Does the Internet Service Provider have enough modems?
- Are you willing to part with detailed personal information?
- Can you configure the browser and e-mail software to work with a free Internet Service Provider?
Some free Internet Service Provider modems seem to connect faster than others. Before making a decision, read the terms of use carefully. Also, large advertising banners are present while using the free internet access program. Free Internet Service Providers market first in densely populated areas. If you are
looking for an internet service for business purposes, use a free internet service as a back up.
Internet User Statistics
Active Internet users from some major countries:
Country |
Users |
US |
248,531,562 |
Japan |
26,499,806 |
Germany |
23,069,522 |
UK |
17,662,758 |
Italy |
11,719,731 |
France |
11,151,828 |
Brazil |
7,965,743 |
Spain |
7,240,112 |
Australia |
6,739,493 |
Netherlands |
6,714,128 |
Sweden |
3,903,433 |
Switzerland |
2,675,583 |
Hong Kong |
2,463,125 |
India |
10 million* |
China |
60 million |
*approximate figures
Internet Users by Region
[All figures are in millions]
| Region |
Internet Users |
Population |
% |
| North America |
179.8 |
315 |
57% |
| Europe |
196.2 |
987 |
19% |
| Asia-Pacific |
205.0 |
3,608 |
5.6% |
| Latin America |
43.4 |
541 |
8.0% |
| Africa |
9.2 |
860 |
1.0% |
(2003 year computed figures from the base of the year 2002)
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