For 86% of internet users in 32 developing and emerging countries, contacting friends and family is the main reason to go online, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. Over half of the thousands of people polled for the survey mentioned seeking information and news as another important reason to use the internet. A widely shared perception across all surveyed countries is that the Internet is having a positive impact on education.
Communicating with loved ones is the Internet #1 killer-app
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