The Internet Is for Everyone
The Internet Society emphasizes that the Internet should be accessible to everyone, but achieving this goal requires significant effort. As of 2002, there are over 150 million hosts and an estimated 513 million users worldwide, with projections indicating that Internet commerce could reach between $1.8 trillion and $3.2 trillion by 2003. The document also highlights the potential for the Internet to enhance democratic practices and facilitate global communication.
- ▪The Internet is projected to have over 1 billion users by the end of 2005, representing only about 16% of the world's population.
- ▪The Internet is becoming a powerful tool for amplifying speech and facilitating multiple points of view.
- ▪The Internet Society is launching a campaign to promote access to the Internet for everyone.
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Contents About this RFC Errata 2 In this section 1. The Internet is for everyone 2. Security Considerations 3. References 4. Author's Addresses 5. Full Copyright Statement Home Info RFC 3271: The Internet is for EveryoneV. CerfInformational RFC Tips Network Working Group V. Cerf Request for Comments: 3271 Internet Society Category: Informational April 2002 The Internet is for Everyone Status of this Memo This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2002). All Rights Reserved. Abstract This document expresses the Internet Society's ideology that the Internet really is for everyone. However, it will only be such if we make it so. 1.
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