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Survey: Kerala trails many states in household net connectivity, ICT skills

The New Indian Express Thrissur

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June 14, 2025

KERALA lags behind many other states and Union territories in household internet connectivity and people's information and communication technology (ICT) skills, according to the 'Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025' released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) recently.

- M S VIDYANANDAN @T'Puram

As per the report, 91.7% of households in Kerala have an internet facility within their premises. This includes 'fixed/WiFi network', 'mobile network' or all of those. Chandigarh, Ladakh and Lakshadweep reported cent per cent connectivity while the national average stood at 86.3%. Kerala was positioned 12th among 37 states/UTs. Rural and urban areas in the state recorded 89.6% and 93.6% connectivity, respectively.

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