Use of Internet through Mobile Devices: A Survey
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Department of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, Kalapet – 605014, Puducherry
Somipam R. Shimray -
School of Media & Communication, Department of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, Kalapet – 605014, PuducherryChennupati K. Ramaiah
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https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2019/v56i2/141631Keywords:
Internet, Library Use, Mobile PhonesAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of Internet through mobile devices. This study was conducted using a questionnaire. Findings reveal that most of the respondents admit the importance of the Internet in their day-to-day life. Over three fourths (79%) of them have access to the Internet on their mobiles and majority (84.8%) preferred accessing Internet at home.
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Accepted 2019-04-22
Published 2019-04-30
