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Updated · MEXICONOW · Jun 17Mexico Doubles Internet Users to 104.9 Million in 10 Years as Rural Access Reaches 75%
1 articles · Updated · MEXICONOW · Jun 17Summary
- 104.9 million people in Mexico used the internet in 2025, equal to 86% of the population over age 6 and up 3 percentage points from 2024, INEGI said.
- 61 million users were online in 2015, or 57% of the population, showing internet adoption nearly doubled over the decade.
- 89% of urban residents over age 6 used the internet last year, while rural usage reached 75%, extending a multi-year rise outside cities.
- Smartphones remained the main access device, while smart TV use jumped to 50% from 5.4% in 2015; computer-based access declined.
- Public-place internet access fell to 17% from 50% over 10 years, underscoring a shift toward more widespread household and personal connectivity.
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