Govt Says: Internet Is Popular

Posted by Hemos on Wednesday February 6, 2002 @01:10AM from the well-duh dept.

michaeld writes "The U.S. Dept of Commerce reports that more than half of the nation is now online. In September 2001, 143 million Americans (54% of population) were using the Internet -- an increase of 26 million in thirteen months. 2 million more go online each month. Between August 2000 and September 2001, residential use of high-speed, broadband service doubled--from about 4 to 11 percent of all individuals, and from 11 to 20 percent of Internet users. ZDNet has commentary as does Reuters, while the government has the Full report."

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the internet is popular? oh my.. by Terry+Dignon · 2002-02-06 01:13 · Score: 0, Redundant

i think the subject needs a little more..er..pizazz. oh, and to keep this on topic-i am suprised..this report is coming out after the whole .com craze. where was this report during 2000? :-)