The document provides a history of internet development in Bhutan from the early 1990s to present day. It discusses the following key points: - Bhutan's first internet connection was established in 1994 which allowed limited email access. An intranet project in 1998 helped expand internal connectivity. - The country's first commercial internet service, DrukNet, was launched in 1999 with a satellite connection. This allowed citizens access to the global internet for the first time. - In the early 2000s, fiber optic cables were laid which improved connectivity and reduced costs. Private ISPs also entered the market. - The government and state-owned telecom Bhutan Telecom played a major role in expanding infrastructure and promoting internet awareness