Internet has become the fastest emerging modern medium to gather information, to make communication and for source for entertainment in India.

The increasing netizen population and the growing use of Internet may replace TV and radio as the choicest medium for information, communication and entertainment in future.

The Internet-savy folks are growing with greater speed in India. In the year 2003, 23 percent of the users had computers at their homes. Now, in 2006 the percentage has gone up to 31 per cent. This has made a clear impact on the market share of Internet cafes.

According to a study of the Internet and Mobile Association of India, the introduction of high-speed broadband services in the several parts of India is behind the rapid speed of growing numbers of internet users from home.

Broadband has given the facility with a speed of 256 Kbps at the rate of Rs 900 per month for unlimited Internet access and unlimited download options.

There are many broadband Internet service providers in India such as Airtel, Sify, BSNL and Reliance. With affordable price, the Internet connectivity has now become as easier than never in India.

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