Broadband connects consumers, businesses and governments and are now therefore a vital instrument in ensuring the competitiveness of OECD countries. This report examines broadband developments and policies, and highlights challenges such as connecting users to fiber-based networks or coverage of rural areas. It also outlines emerging issues that may need policy attention as we move to next-generation networks. The findings are also relevant to emerging and developing economies designing broadband strategies.--Publisher's description.
- ISBN10 9264046682
- ISBN13 9789264046689
- Publish Date 18 July 2008
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country FR
- Imprint Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 148
- Language English