Communication : With 1,8 billion invested in the e-pub in France in the first quarter of 2008, Internet passed the radio in terms of spending on advertising. This refers to the first step, confirming the tendency observed in the United States.

Sale : The Fevad (Federation of e-commerce and distance selling) estimates the total purchases made on the web in the first quarter of 2008 at 4.9 billion in France. This represents an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2007.