Broadband growth and policies in OECD countries.

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Broadband communication systems--OECD countries.

Broadband communication systems.

Broadband communication systems--Government policy--OECD countries.

Broadband communication systems--Government policy.

OECD countries.

Physical Description:

146 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD, [2008]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Main findings and policy suggestions: monitoring the recommendation of the OECD council on broadband development

Introduction

Broadband infrastructure

Broadband diffusion and usage

The framework environment for broadband

Broadband assessment and evaluation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789264046689

9264046682

OCLC:

234312537