Spreading false rumors is the worst Internet habit among Indian netizens: Survey
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Telecom operator Telenor 's survey on the 'Worst Internet Habits ' reveals that India's internet users have found 'spreading false rumors' as the most annoying Internet habit.
"Spreading rumors with 40% of the votes was found to be the worst internet habit in India followed by inviting people to play online, which received 34% votes and sharing inappropriate content came third with 30% votes," Telenor said in a statement on Thursday.
The survey also found that uniquely 33% of Indians also hate excessiveselfie takers, against the regional average of 21%. And 65% of Indians surveyed admit to being 'Internet addicts' - just under the regional average of 67% addiction level.
"It is great to see that 94% of the Indians surveyed say that Internet has improved their lives - the highest percentage among the surveyed nations," Sharad Mehrotra, CEO, Telenor India, said in the statement.
According to a release, Telenor conducted the survey to learn more about their customers across India, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
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"Spreading rumors with 40% of the votes was found to be the worst internet habit in India followed by inviting people to play online, which received 34% votes and sharing inappropriate content came third with 30% votes," Telenor said in a statement on Thursday.
The survey also found that uniquely 33% of Indians also hate excessive
"It is great to see that 94% of the Indians surveyed say that Internet has improved their lives - the highest percentage among the surveyed nations," Sharad Mehrotra, CEO, Telenor India, said in the statement.
According to a release, Telenor conducted the survey to learn more about their customers across India, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
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