9.6 kbps connection was Rs 5,000 when internet began in India
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As India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15, marking its 73rd year as an independent nation, another special milestone takes place on the occasion this year. It is the day when Internet services first began in India. For 9.6 kbps dial-up connection (over a landline phone connection), the annual charge for an individual was Rs 5,000. For non-commercial users, it climbed up to Rs 15,000 for the same 9.6 kbps speed.