ArsTechnica on Broadband and Popluation Density

ArsTechnica has an insightful look into broadband adoption in the United States and the rest of the world. There is a breakdown invovling population densities in the article, which I feel is really where the value is.

"Given the geographic and demographic diversity of our nation, the US is doing exceptionally well. Comparing some of the "leading" countries with areas of the US that have comparable population density, we see similar penetration rates. For example, in Belgium, ranked eighth in broadband penetration by the OECD, there are about 343 inhabitants per sq km and 18 out of 100 people are broadband subscribers. In Japan, ranked 11th by the OECD, there are 350 inhabitants per sq km and 16 out of 100 people have broadband. These countries are comparable to Massachusetts where there are 317 people per sq km and 19 out of 100 people subscribe to broadband. Alaska, with less then one person per sq km, has a higher broadband penetration rate than France." - FCC Chairman Kevin Martin

Great article.

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