Broadband access in the EU
Report on the situation at 1 July 2008
This regular report highlights major trends and developments on broadband
access in the EU.
The availability of broadband is a key indicator of ICT development.
July figures show high-speed internet in the EU is more widespread and
faster, while mobile broadband is starting to take off, with 6.9% penetration.
Three quarters of fixed broadband lines in the EU have download speeds of 2
millions of bits per second (Mbps) and above, a speed that supports TV over the
Internet, for example.
Data have been validated by Member States via the Communications Committee.
