Obnews Tech Desk: The number of internet users in India is expected to cross the 90 crore mark in 2025 due to the increasing use of Indian languages ​​and the growing trend of digital content. According to the 'Internet in India-2024' report recently released by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and consultant company Kantar, the number of active internet users in 2024 was 886 million, showing a strong growth of 8% annually. .

Rural India is the center of digital development

According to the report, there are 488 million internet users in rural India, which constitutes 55% of the total internet population of the country. This growing number shows that digital content in Indian languages ​​has boosted internet access in rural areas.

Big contribution of mobile in providing internet

Mobile phones have an important contribution in promoting internet usage across the country. People in urban areas are using modern devices like smart TVs and smart speakers, while in rural areas, the use of OTT videos, music streaming, and social media is increasing.

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The digital gap between men and women is decreasing

The report shows that the gap between men and women in digital access is decreasing rapidly. The share of women has now reached 47% of the total internet users, which is the highest ever. The percentage of women using shared devices in rural India is 58%. This progress is indicative of promoting digital inclusion in India.