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1995 CE · infrastructure connectivity

Public Internet Service Begins in India

In August 1995, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) launched commercial public Internet access in India, opening dial-up Internet services to ordinary subscribers and businesses. The launch marked the beginning of mass public Internet connectivity in the country, although academic and research networks had used computer networking earlier.

Public Internet Launched
Public Internet Launched

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