• The Mandarin term “网际网络” is a paraphrase of the English term “internet”.
• The internet began as a computer network system designed by the United States Department of Defense in the 1960s.
• In 1994, Singtel launched SingNet, Singapore’s first Internet service for the general public, alongside an email service. Going online required a computer, a telephone line, and a modem. At that time, the main internet service providers were SingNet, Pacific Internet, and Cyberway.

网际网路 (Taiwan)

With the launch of the internet, many aspects of life in Singapore quickly went online:  

• In February 1995, Accel Infotech, a technology company, launched Singapore Online, the first commercial internet server in Singapore.
• In March 1995, Mandarin Hotel was the first hotel in Singapore to use the internet.  
• In June 1995, Singapore Press Holdings launched AsiaOne on the World Wide Web, covering content such as news, business, lifestyle, education, and travel.
• In June 1995, Primary One registration went online.  
• In August 1995, Lianhe Zaobao launched its online version.
• In September 1995, the Urban Redevelopment Authority began providing real estate information and transaction services online.
• In November 1995, the Meteorological Service Singapore began providing online weather forecasts.
• In December 1995, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs began providing information and application services for travel documents online.