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How much is too much for Internet access?By Zhang Xi (chinadaily.com.cn)Updated: 2007-05-18 16:25 South Korea: 30,000 won (US$32.49) per month France: 40 euros (US$53.97) per month "If you don't mind the poor service, you can get cheaper Internet access at 30 euros a month," said a Parisian. Australia: $A60 (US$49.36) per month India: 600 rupees (US$14.7) per month A vice professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University said 600 rupees is his monthly food budget, so he can't afford to get Internet access at home. For many Indian families, it's a luxury to surf the Internet at home. To solve the problem, the Indian government promised to offer free broadband service to the public in two years. Although many Indians doubt this will really happen, the government says it's determined to carry this plan through.
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