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Online Population now Half Billion

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the they-can't-all-fit-in-my-living-room dept.

mattvd writes "According to CNN, the number of people with Web access at home by the end of 2001 was 498 million." Not surprisingly, Asia is growing the fastest. It's amazing that in only 10 years or so, the net has exploded so far, so fast, and now touches 10% of the earths population.

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  1. Last I heard by pornaholic · · Score: 0, Redundant

    We have over six billion people on the planet now - quickly approaching seven. 498 million isn't 10% of that. More like 8.3%.

    Still cool though.

    --And the Geek shall inherit the earth

  2. Re:am from india.... by Kesha · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Why is VoIP illegal in India? Seems silly, they can't really force you to use a conventional phone, right?

    Paul.