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Digital Dawn
The Internet is no longer the preserve of the First World. The BRICI nations—Brazil,
Russia, India, China and Indonesia—are also witnessing a shift into the digital mainstream.
384
650 313
267 283
49 250
216
India
81
237 163
121
36 87
Brazil
68 55 66 45
24 39 38
155 23
6 11
26 China India Brazil Russia Indonesia US
Russia
(In millions)
44
76
Indonesia
20
31 According to a survey by the Boston Consulting Group, about 60% of BRICI
94 Internet users are under the age of 35. As they earn ever higher incomes and
start using the Internet more, there will be a huge opportunity for companies to
211 monetise services and products.
US
223
238
2006 2009 2015
(In millions)
Russia Indonesia US
80
60
40
20
0
Instant Online Reading Online Search Online E-mail Blogs Social E- Job
messaging music news video Engines gambling Neworking Commerce hunting
Percentage of Internet users engaging in various online activities.