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42%
Percentage of
American adults on a high-speed internet connection at home, according
to Pew Internet & American Life Project Report.
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The days of dial-up are diminishing
rapidly as demand for faster Internet access explodes. According to
IDC, worldwide
broadband subscriptions will nearly double in five years,
expanding from a little more than 205 million in 2005 to nearly 400
million in 2010. Increased end-user choice, monthly price cuts, and
the proliferation of broadband-enabled applications and services are
a few of the factors driving broadband growth.
Key findings of the study include:
- Worldwide broadband services
revenue will reach $122.4 billion in 2010
- DSL remains the leading installed
broadband technology globally, accounting for 67% of
subscriptions in 2010
- In 2005, broadband finally
surpassed narrowband as the primary method online households
utilized to connect to the Internet
Check Andrew Schmitt's posting The
Future of FTTH in China on the trends, opportunities, and
challenges of Fibre To The Home in China.
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