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The country’s Internet user base was around 190 million in 2014. “The full rate and extent of future Internet penetration depends on several factors, but we expect the number of Internet users to at least double, from 190 million in 2014 to 400 million in 2018. Our most aggressive forecast predicts as many as 550 million users in 2018,” Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said in a report.
The report further said that Internet-connected urban population will increase from 130 million to 300 million, but the real action will take place in more-rural areas, where the user base could easily expand by up to 40% per year, from 60 million in 2014 to 280 million in 2018.
“Three factors—expanding reach, more affordable access, and improved awareness—will be the primary drivers of online growth,” it said. BCG said network availability needs to catch up with the expected increase in the installed base of Internet-enabled devices.
Internet users in India likely to reach up to 550 mn in 2018: report - Livemint