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What was the first message sent on the internet?
What was the first message sent on the internet?
- "hello world"
- "lo" as in "lo and behold" (correct)
- "internet test message"
- "the internet is born"
Which of the following statements about internet penetration is true?
Which of the following statements about internet penetration is true?
- Half of the world's population is online, primarily from wealthy countries. (correct)
- The majority of internet users are from developing countries.
- Internet penetration is evenly distributed across all countries.
- The entire world's population is now online.
What helped increase internet penetration in India?
What helped increase internet penetration in India?
- The launch of Airtel's affordable data plans.
- The launch of Reliance Jio, offering cheap phones and data. (correct)
- The rapid urbanization and growth of metropolitan cities.
- The government's initiative to provide free internet to all citizens.
How are new internet users in developing countries engaging with the internet?
How are new internet users in developing countries engaging with the internet?
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What might be the future of monetization on the internet, according to the text?
What might be the future of monetization on the internet, according to the text?
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Study Notes
- In 1969, the first message on the internet was "lo," as in "lo and behold," marking a significant moment in history.
- Half of the world's population is now online, primarily from wealthy countries, with the other half expected to come from poorer nations.
- India saw a significant increase in internet penetration with the launch of Reliance Jio in 2016, offering cheap phones and data.
- New internet users in developing countries engage in similar activities as those in developed countries but face challenges like language diversity and illiteracy.
- Tech companies are adapting their products to cater to the behaviors of new internet users who primarily use mobile devices and rely on voice or video interactions rather than text.
- Big tech companies are establishing themselves in emerging markets, but the traditional advertising model may not be as effective due to lower user value in developing countries.
- The future of monetization on the internet may involve innovative ideas like caller-ringback tones, indicating a shift towards paying for self-expression opportunities rather than traditional advertising.
- The second revolution of the internet is expected to positively impact people's lives globally by providing more equal access to entertainment and improving overall well-being.
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