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Internet Growth in Indonesia

July, 25 2010
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History of the Internet in Indonesia began in the early 1990s, back then the Internet network in Indonesia is better known as a community network. With the growth in technological advances, the Internet development in Indonesia became more commercial and individual, especially those involving Internet commerce. Around the year 1994 IndoNet starts their business, which is the first commercial ISP in Indonesia. In 1955, they expand further with BBS (Bulletin Board System) in Indonesia that provides Telnet access to overseas.By using a remote browser Lynx in the United States, the Internet users in Indonesia can access the Internet HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol).

Listed below is the statistic for internet users in Indonesia:

YEAR

Users

Population

% Pen.

GDP p.c.*

Usage Source

2000

2,000,000

206,264,595

1.0 %

US$ 570

ITU

2007

20,000,000

224,481,720

8.9 %

US$ 1,916

ITU

2008

25,000,000

237,512,355

10.5 %

US$ 2,238

APJII

2009

30,000,000

240,271,522

12.5 %

US$ 2,329

ITU

2010

30,000,000

242,968,342

12.3 %

US$ 2,858

ITU

In total, there are 10 countries in Asia including Indonesia which have a drastic increase in internet users, thus creating internet culture in Indonesia. This proves that internet has tremendous influence on knowledge and information of the world. With Search Engine that is provided by Google and Yahoo, internet users worldwide will be able to search on any subject over the internet and obtain quality result. We are able to get fast and relevant information over the internet in comparison to browsing books and libraries.

Internet development in Indonesia also has affected the economic stability. Various sales transaction that previously only been done by meeting face to face, has now become very easy and often done via the Internet. Transactions via the Internet are known as e-commerce (electronic commerce). E-commerce involves distributing, purchasing, sales, marketing goods and services over electronic systems such as television or the Internet and other computer networks.

Other evident concerning the growth of internet in Indonesia is the internet facility that is available for use in public places. Approximately about 42% of Internet access in Indonesia is through the cafe, cybercafé, hotspot etc.Other public places that provide Internet access are campus, library and offices. In addition to using a PC (Personal Computer), the public can also access the Internet through their Cell Phone (Mobile) using the facility known as GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). This new technology has had a positive impact in bringing Indonesian towards globalization.

How broad is your understanding about the internet? Building a successful business means that it is a necessity for you to work together with this technology. It is very essential to allow companies to access information through the internet. If you need help promoting your business through the Internet, Web Architect – Professional Web Design Company can offer you assistance. Please visit our website for more information.


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