I need to be able to quote from a reasonably reliable source how many
people are currently online and how many are likely to be online in
say 5 or 10 years time.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 16 Jul 2004 10:07 PDT

Hi Bellboy!

I can  provide you with the number of people that are currently online
and projections for 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Would this information be of your interest?

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by bellboy-ga on 16 Jul 2004 10:31 PDT

Yes that will be fine Bobbie7; I preferably wanted world wide figures,as
opposed to just USA figures, which is something I failed to mention in my
question. (which I wrote in a hurry!) But what you have will be fine.
I look forward to seeing your answer listed shortly. Thanks from :
Bellboy

Hi Bellboy!

Below you will find the results of my research for the current number
of people online worldwide and projections for the coming years.

Worldwide Internet Population 2004: 945 million
(Computer Industry Almanac)

Projection for 2005: 1.10 billion
(Computer Industry Almanac)

Projection for 2006: 1.28 billion
(Computer Industry Almanac) 

Projection for 2007: 1.46 billion
(Computer Industry Almanac) 

ClickZ Stats: Trends & Statistics
http://www.clickz.com/stats/big_picture/geographics/article.php/5911_151151

The following website provides a wealth of detailed statistics
regarding worldwide internet usage patterns & demographics
http://www.etcnewmedia.com/review/default.asp?SectionID=10 


Search criteria:
Online world population billion


I hope you find this information useful!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

5 stars and a lollipop!  Great answer just what I wanted. Thanks
bobbie7 from : Bellboy

Thanks Bellboy, for the five stars, tip and the lollypop!
--Bobbie7