More Internet connections than cellular phones

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, MAY 17. Penetration of Internet services in the city compared to that of cellular telephony is better in percentage terms, Mr. R. N. Srinivasan, Chief General Manager, Chennai Telephones, said here today.

With three lakh Internet connections, the city accounted for 20 per cent of the total Internet connections in the country, whereas, there were only 1.2 lakh cellular connections as against the total of 33 lakhs in the country, he said, speaking on `the Internet - challenges, opportunities and prospects'. The meeting was organised by several engineer bodies in association with the Videsh Sanchar Nigam, to mark the World Telecommunication Day.

Underscoring the crucial role of telecommunications in economic development, he said the growth of telecom should be matched by growth in health, education, agriculture and transport sectors.

Setting the tone for the discussion, Prof. R. M. Vasagam, Director, TANITEC, highlighted the country's achievements in the field of telecommunication and technology. He emphasised the need for team work for success in technology.

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