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Internet Usage in Emerging Economies: Only 20 Percent Indians have access to Internet

A study led over 32 emerging and developing countries by Pew Research Center reportedly found that just 20 percent of India’s populace has access to the internet.

Only 14 percent of the individuals in the nation really own a Smartphone, the study said. About 36,619 people from 32 nations involved in the survey.

The overview also uncovered that 65 percent of internet users in the nation use Social Networking sites while 55 percent have utilized the Internet to hunt for employments.

As indicated by the study, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, have low Internet penetration with 24 percent, 20 percent, 11 percent, and 8 percent separately.

The study found that internet usage is more common among young people. The study also found that well educated people with sound knowledge in English have a tendency to utilize the Internet more.

As understood the study,the people in developing and emerging countries are more persuaded that the Internet is having a negative impact on morality.

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