HYDERABAD: At 83 subscribers for every 100 residents, Telangana is second second only to Kerala (87) in internet penetration in states in the country. Overall, internet reach in India stands at 67 for every 100 people.
According to data released recently by the Union government, only four states have more than 80 subscribers per 100 people. After Kerala and Telangana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have also 83 internet subscribers for every 100 residents. The number stands at 67 for neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Among the states, Bihar (37) is at the bottom. National capital New Delhi (taken as a city) is an exception with more than 202 internet subscribers for every 100 people.
According to data released recently by the Union government, only four states have more than 80 subscribers per 100 people. After Kerala and Telangana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have also 83 internet subscribers for every 100 residents. The number stands at 67 for neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Among the states, Bihar (37) is at the bottom. National capital New Delhi (taken as a city) is an exception with more than 202 internet subscribers for every 100 people.
The internet subscription details include both wireless and wired connections (landline and mobile internet), according to the report of the technical group on population projections for India and states…
