The line graph illustrates changes in telecommunication services between 1998 and 2008.
Overall, cellular phone service experienced the most significant increase, while landline service remained relatively stable. Internet service also showed a considerable upward trend, whereas fixed broadband and mobile broadband increased slightly towards the end of the period.
Looking first at internet service, the figure stood at approximately 3 in 1998, before rising gradually to around 23 by 2008.
Turning to landline service, the figure was approximately 14 in 1998. It increased slightly to around 20 in 2006 before falling marginally to about 19 in 2008.
Meanwhile, cellular phone service followed a much steeper upward trend. Starting at around 5 in 1998, it rose to approximately 17 in 2002 and then increased sharply, reaching about 61 by the end of the period. Fixed broadband and mobile broadband remained at very low levels until 2004, but both experienced modest growth by 2008.
