Dialup Internet Usage Still High
Dialup internet access has been said to be a dying technology ever since broadband technologies came into the mainstream market. In fact many individuals believe that no one actually still uses dialup. However, recent research has shown that even though broadband has taken over as the primary technology used for internet access, dialup internet still has (as we already) know a strong following.
Domestic Internet Use
According to the Office of National Statistics UK and their statistical bulletin on Internet Access Households and Individual (published August 2009), it shows that in the United Kingdom, there are 18.31 million households with Internet Access, this represents 70 per cent of UK homes. Furthermore, there has been an increase of 1.85 million household Internet connections since 2008. This definitely shows an increase in ‘Internet awareness’.
The statistics further shows there are still over 1.8 million families in the UK using dial-up Internet connections in their homes. Dialup internet is still popular in the market for three primary reasons:
- A lack of broadband coverage in certain geographic areas.
- The value offered by Connect 4 Free and other such free internet providers allows low usage customers to achieve a good level of internet access with pay as you go costs than using broadband.
- The high level of reliability provided by dialup internet connections.
For more information on other benefits of using dialup Internet read our previous article on Need for dialup connection.
The recent statistics have shown that one in six people are without an Internet connection at home, which is a staggering figure. The main reasons given for their not accessing the Internet include:
- Not being able to afford it, even though Connect 4 Free offer this service for free, thus costs would be limited to a modem and a pay as you go phone charge.
- Lack of perceived benefit or interest in the Internet.
- Lack of the necessary skill or support required to use the Internet.
- Lack of ADSL coverage.
For people waiting out for broadband connection in their respective rural area or training and support to get connected, the government and private organisations are making strong efforts towards UK nationwide Digital Connection by 2012. The government appointed Champion for Digital Inclusion, Martha Lane Fox initiated the Race Online 2012. This initiative is focusing on getting about 4 million of the outstanding 10.2 million individuals who are believed to be socially and economically disadvantaged connected online by creating awareness and support for these individuals. In the mean time our service offers a solution to such issues.
Signing up is free and easy. Get connected Now
Last Updated: 25th November 2009