While dial-up is still common, 2000 marks a massive surge in DSL and Cable Internet adoption in the US. The “always-on” connection changes how users interact with the web, moving away from “logging on” to simply being online.
Part of the 16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2000 Edition archive. HistoricallyVerified
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