Is the Internet really growing as fast as believed or at a reduced rate, as some have claimed? Will it generate the traffic volumes necessary to spur continued growth in telecommunications networks? In this unique, data rich report, the Internet is examined in terms of its expanding role and formation. In-depth forecasts by individual country, geographic region and for the world as a whole are then presented graphically and in tabular display for the number of Internet users, penetration rates, number of hosts and traffic volumes. This report is essential for anyone seeking to understand where, when and to what extent worldwide opportunities for telecom equipment will arise. No other report provides a more accurate, insightful and comprehensive view of the growth of the worldwide Internet. Number of Pages: 230. Number of Exhibits: 165.