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Internet in 2008 became the second largest source of information for the Americans, beyond the traditional print media, but television remains by far the preferred means of communication, according to a survey by the Pew study center.

About 40% of Americans reported using the internet to be informed, against 35% who prefer to read the newspaper.

The study, revealed on Tuesday, shows an increase in Internet use between 2007 and 2008, an increase of 16 points, while the newspapers show a growing decline in readership in recent years.

Television remains the main source of information for about 70% of Americans. However, among people younger than 30 years, the number of people who prefer television fell to 59%, equivalent to 9 points less than an earlier study published in September 2007.

The poll was conducted among 1489 people between 3 and Dec. 7. The margin of error was not specified.