Asian revenues from Internet access up

Asian revenues from Internet access up

SINGAPORE: Internet-access revenues in the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan grew 32 percent to US$8.8 billion in 2003, industry research house Gartner said Monday.

The upturn largely reflected China's booming economy which saw broadband connections growing to a phenomenal 11 million in 2003 from 3.4 million in 2002, said Gartner.

It estimated that regional revenues from providing Internet access would rise to at least $14.3 billion in four years' time. -- AFP