Here are some facts about the status of India's internet penetration:
The number of users in small towns has increased over the past few years. Of all the cities mentioned, Pune has the highest cybercafe usage, which is not surprising: the report states that the youth use the Internet more than anyone else, and Pune is primarily a student town; many of the students stay in stay either in hostels, as paying guests or apartments. There was a time when Internet access in Pune was as little as Rs.10 an hour, and a cybercafe around every corner in certain areas. Read the full release, with graphs here.
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