Internet Day: 100 Million Mexicans Connected in 35 Years

In 1989, Mexico first connected to the Internet. Today, 35 years later, more than 100 million Mexicans use the network, which represents 83.1% of the population, according to Inegi data.This growth reflects a profound transformation in the daily life, economy and education of the country.The history of the Internet in Mexico began in the academic field.In 1989, the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies (ITESM) established the firs…

Today, May 17, in the framework of the celebration of World Internet Day, we can know that more than 97 million Mexicans use the global network, and yes, there are many but more than 35 million without access. We know that 80 percent of users use the network for the use of social networks, above sending and receiving emails or instant messages. Among the most popular are Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Tiktok and Twitter, in that order.

Every May 17th, the International Internet Day is celebrated, an opportunity to reflect on how connectivity has transformed our lives and how we can use it to close historical gaps. But, does it reach connectivity to address structural problems of our society?In Latin America, around 78% of the population has access to the Internet. However, this access varies between countries. According to data from the International Telecommunication Union, i…

The profile of the online tourist has recorded several changes in the last year, according to the study published each year by the online travel agency (OTA) Central Holiday, coinciding with World Internet Day, which is commemorated on May 17th. According to the information provided by the more than three million annual visits estimated in Central Holiday, online tourists present various changes in their behavior with Internet booking and hiring…

On the occasion of the Internet Day that is commemorated every 17th May, Telecom Argentina presented a report with the main milestones of connectivity consumption recorded on its network during the past year. According to the report, based on internet traffic data from January to December 2024, the peak of use of the web occurred with the arrival of Colapinto in Formula 1.The analysis of the behavior of global traffic revealed that the most cons…

In the framework of May 17, the date of commemoration of Internet Day, and Telecom presents the report containing the main milestones of connectivity consumption of the last year. During 2024, consumer traffic on the Telecom network was reflected in different usage trends: peak time of internet consumption, Colapinto Effect, Apps with AI, Streaming and video, Featured events of the sport and Live Shows. Internet consumption peak Telecom analyzed…