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As a nation, regardless of age, Singaporeans appear to be chronically online, given that the Internet penetration rate was 96 per cent as at early 2024.

As a nation, regardless of age, Singaporeans appear to be chronically online, with an Internet penetration rate of 96 per cent as at early 2024.

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Teo Kay Key

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The term “chronically online” has become a feature in the popular lexicon.

As a nation, regardless of age, Singaporeans appear to be chronically online, given that the internet penetration rate was 96 per cent as at early 2024, and that in January 2024, around 85 per cent of the population were social media users. 

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