There are no Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offering local dial-up access.

There is no public Internet access.

Businesses are unable to lease dedicated lines from the local telephone operator, or there is a multi-year wait to do so.

A limited number of Internet Service Providers offers local dial-up access. There are more than 1,000,000 inhabitants per local ISP. Some providers offer only e-mail services.

There are limited opportunities for public Internet access.

Users often have difficulty establishing a dial-up connection to a local ISP.

There is no competition in commercial leased line provision. Businesses may only lease lines from a single telephone operator.

There are between 500,000 and 1,000,000 inhabitants per local ISP. ISPs provide full Internet access.

Subscribers may have some options between various Internet service packages.

There are some opportunities for public Internet access.

It is normally possible for users to establish a dial-up connection to a local ISP, except during peak hours.

One or two private providers leased lines to businesses.

There are more than two local ISPs per 1,000,000 inhabitants.

Higher bandwidth solutions such as DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modem access are available. Most customers can tailor services to meet different demands for speed, service, security, quality and cost.

ISPs provide web hosting services to their subscribers.

There are adequate opportunities for public Internet access for those without access at home, school or work.

Users are able to establish a dial-up connection to a local ISP on a reliable basis.

Multiple private providers leased lines to businesses. Wireless solutions may be available in addition to fixed line solutions.