DATA CENTRE: |
| Top on-line activities | Access Speed |
| Internet purchasing |Internet purchaser segmentation |
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NOTE: The following graphs are based on the AC Neilsen Internet Fact Book.
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It includes the data below as well as other Canadian Internet statistics. More information on special studies is also provided at the AC Nielsen web site.
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| What are the top on-line activities of Canadian Internet users? |

Source: AC Nielsen, 1stQ 2000
| What is the access speed of Canadian Internet users? |

Source: AC Nielsen, 1stQ 2000
| What is the purchasing behaviour of Canadian Internet shoppers? |
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1998 |
1999 |
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Placed an order and made payment on Internet |
12% |
19% |
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Placed an order on Internet but made payment elsewhere |
6% |
6% |
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Researched on Internet and made purchase in store |
N/A |
40% |
Source: AC Nielsen, 1stQ 2000
| What is the segmentation of Canadian Internet shoppers? |
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% of people using the Internet |
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All Users |
25% |
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Gender |
Male |
34% |
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Female |
19% |
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Usage |
2+ years |
38% |
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Skilled Users |
38% |
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Heavy Users |
41% |
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Location |
At Home |
30% |
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At Work |
34% |
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SOHO |
46% |
Source: AC Nielsen, 1stQ 2000