Inclusive Internet Index, 2021
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Released by : Economist Intelligence Unit in partnership with Facebook.
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Purpose: It seeks to measure the extent of accessibility and affordability of the Internet.
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Countries Covered: The index assesses the performance of 120 countries representing 98% of global GDP and 96% of the global population.
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Categories: The Index score is based on the scores of 4 categories;
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Availability: It examines the quality and breadth of available infrastructure required for access and levels of Internet usage.
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Affordability: It examines the cost of access relative to income and the level of competition in the Internet marketplace.
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Relevance: It also examines the existence and extent of local language content and relevant content.
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Readiness: Furthermore, it examines the capacity to access the Internet. It includes skills (literacy), cultural acceptance, and supporting policy. Literacy measures the level of education and preparedness to use the Internet
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Key Findings Related to India:
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India’s Rank: 49th out of 120 countries in the Index.
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India is set to reach one billion internet users by 2025. There were over 687.6 million internet users in India in 2020.