Closing Broadband Connectivity Divides for All
| AUTHOR | Oecd |
| PUBLISHER | OECD (07/10/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Access to high-quality broadband connectivity at affordable prices is vital in today's interconnected world, yet disparities between rural and urban areas - known as spatial connectivity divides - persist. As digital transformation accelerates, ensuring that everyone is connected "well" in terms of broadband availability, network quality and affordability - regardless of where they live - is more critical than ever. The first step in addressing this challenge is measuring the extent of these gaps to understand the state of connectivity and enable evidence-based policies. This report introduces a novel approach by leveraging third-party data for over 60 countries on various broadband indicators. By applying harmonised spatial definitions, it assesses broadband performance and availability at a subnational level in the urban-rural continuum. Drawing on these insights, the report explores how policymakers across the OECD and partner economies are setting both overarching policies and tailored approaches to close connectivity divides.
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ISBN-13:
9789264708662
ISBN-10:
9264708669
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
98
Carton Quantity:
41
Product Dimensions:
8.25 x 0.20 x 11.00 inches
Weight:
0.53 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Access to high-quality broadband connectivity at affordable prices is vital in today's interconnected world, yet disparities between rural and urban areas - known as spatial connectivity divides - persist. As digital transformation accelerates, ensuring that everyone is connected "well" in terms of broadband availability, network quality and affordability - regardless of where they live - is more critical than ever. The first step in addressing this challenge is measuring the extent of these gaps to understand the state of connectivity and enable evidence-based policies. This report introduces a novel approach by leveraging third-party data for over 60 countries on various broadband indicators. By applying harmonised spatial definitions, it assesses broadband performance and availability at a subnational level in the urban-rural continuum. Drawing on these insights, the report explores how policymakers across the OECD and partner economies are setting both overarching policies and tailored approaches to close connectivity divides.
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