dial-up penetration in the mid-90's was still very thin, and high-speed access limited to universities and the biggest companies. Here's the numbers ChatGPT found for me:
* 1990s: Internet access was rare. By 1995, only 14% of Americans were online.
* 2000: Approximately 43% of U.S. households had internet access .
* 2005: The number increased to 68% .
* 2010: Around 72% of households were connected .
* 2015: The figure rose to 75% .
* 2020: Approximately 93% of U.S. adults used the internet, indicating widespread household access .
* 1990s: Internet access was rare. By 1995, only 14% of Americans were online.
* 2000: Approximately 43% of U.S. households had internet access .
* 2005: The number increased to 68% .
* 2010: Around 72% of households were connected .
* 2015: The figure rose to 75% .
* 2020: Approximately 93% of U.S. adults used the internet, indicating widespread household access .