The other technology that has most influenced modern telecommunications is of the course the Internet, a world wide network of computers and computer networks accessible by anyone with a phone line and computer.
It is estimated that at present, about 16% of the world’s population has Internet access, with the percentage of the population being the highest in North America, at nearly 70% , with England leading broadband access at 89% of Internet users. Internet has permanently altered the way we do business, entertainment, media, research, and personal communications: it affects every aspect of our lives and for many, life without the net is unimaginable - and unpalatable.
Shopping online has become standard for a wide range of products from luxury items to weekly groceries. Travel, both domestic and international has changed forever, with prospective travelers able to plan every aspect of their trips and even to visit proposed destinations ahead of time through “virtual” tours.
Researching a school or university assignment may no longer involve a trip to the library; a huge variety of information available online, so computer research skills have become equally as important as familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System. Similarly, it is an invaluable tool for business, not only as means to promote and sell a product, but to keep up with the latest technology and developments, as well as to keep track of competitors.
It is estimated that at present, about 16% of the world’s population has Internet access, with the percentage of the population being the highest in North America, at nearly 70% , with England leading broadband access at 89% of Internet users. Internet has permanently altered the way we do business, entertainment, media, research, and personal communications: it affects every aspect of our lives and for many, life without the net is unimaginable - and unpalatable.
Shopping online has become standard for a wide range of products from luxury items to weekly groceries. Travel, both domestic and international has changed forever, with prospective travelers able to plan every aspect of their trips and even to visit proposed destinations ahead of time through “virtual” tours.
Researching a school or university assignment may no longer involve a trip to the library; a huge variety of information available online, so computer research skills have become equally as important as familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System. Similarly, it is an invaluable tool for business, not only as means to promote and sell a product, but to keep up with the latest technology and developments, as well as to keep track of competitors.