The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a non-partisan research and educational institute – a think tank – whose mission is to formulate and promote public policies to advance technological innovation and productivity internationally, in Washington, and in the states; unveiled its 2008 International Broadband ranking. By examining OECD nations through statistical analysis and defining representative parameters (household penetration, price, speed) the ITIF intends to provide a better view of the success full broadband development and usage in those countries.
Thanks to its household penetration South Korea ends first in front of Japan which offers the fastest and cheapest broadband. Behind those 2 asian nations, we find 5 EU countries (Finland, Netherlands, France, Sweden and Denmark) followed by Iceland and Norway. USA ranks 15th due to slow broadband and high price.
If you wish to spot your country in this ranking, you can look at the official report here.
[translation by Linathael]
