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U.S. Internet Growth Stalling

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the horseless-carriages-are-such-a-bad-idea dept.

abb_road writes "Internet usage is predicted to grow by only 1% in 2006, with uptake slowing even more in subsequent years. The article examines causes for the slowdown, including individuals who are actively choosing to not be online. These non-users cite a number of reasons for their decision, including cost and increased productivity. Is this simply a combination of luddites and a statistical quirk, or is the Internet reaching its saturation point in the U.S.?"

3 of 318 comments (clear)

  1. 2006 by Vandilizer · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Just a question is it not 2006 now or did I miss something?

  2. First Post! by Petskull · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is gonna get easier from now on!

    1. Re:First Post! by fourtyfive · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Too bad your first post is Eigth...