29% of U.S. population not interested in the Internet

Posted on Saturday, March 31 2007 @ 17:05 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

A new survey indicates about 31 million U.S. homes, or 29% of the U.S. population, doesn't have Internet and those residents don't plan to subscribe to any access for the next year.

In addition, 44% of households aren’t interested in any Internet content.

Some of those Internet abstainers, some 14%, say they do all their Internet surfing at work and have no need to buy access at home. 22% say they just can’t afford access while 17% say they aren’t sure how to even use the Internet.

But there is a silver lining in the report for Internet addicts, the number of households with broadband access grew from 42% in 2005 to 52% in 2006.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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