Why do people need the Internet?

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About 45% of all Kazakhstanis over 15 years old have access to the Internet. And among the urban population (12 years and older), the share of Internet users is 67%. (Data from TNS Central Asia)

In Russia, 57% use the Internet “daily and several times a week,” in Moscow – 73%. (Data from the Levada Center)

At the same time, we see a strong dependence on the age of people. If in the cities of Kazakhstan, among the group of 45 years and older - 35% use the Internet, then among people 25-44 years old - already 79%, and in the group of 15-24 years old - 92% (data from TNS Central Asia for 2013)

There are also more young people on the Russian Internet. Among australia cell phone number list the 18-39 age group - about 90%, among 55+ - 27%. (Levada Center)


Research by TNS Central Asia in Kazakhstan and the sociological Levada Center in Russia (see Table) shows that the Internet is most often used for correspondence and communication , both business and personal (e-mail, instant messengers, chats).

In second place, in terms of total, is the entertainment function of the Internet. People download and watch movies, listen to music, and search for entertainment information.

In 3rd place is the search for information . And we are talking about everyday necessary information (weather, events, flight schedules, exchange rates, etc.) or information for answering any questions, for learning.

In 4th place is search and viewing, reading news . Every third user noted this task.