Britain is turning into a dot.com nation with four million homes getting hooked up to the Internet in the past year.
An Oftel survey reveals that 10 million UK homes are now online, an increase from six million in May 2000.
The research also shows the surge in mobile phones sales shows no sign of slowing down.
Around 70% of UK adults now own a mobile, with 15% saying it's their main method of making and receiving calls.
Updated: 10.40 Monday, July 9
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article