Broadband Lines Reach 111.7 Million
The number of broadband lines worldwide hit 111.7 million in March 2004, representing a record increase of 12.3 million since the end of 2003, according to research from broadband analysis company, Point Topic.
A number of developing countries, or as described by Point Topic – ‘next generation broadband countries’, have featured in the analysis of quarter one 2004.
Asia Pacific Malaysia lead the top ten countries by percentage growth, up by 52% to reach 137,000 installed broadband lines. Mexico and Peru also achieved an increase of 25% and 20% respecitvely within the three month period, along with Eastern Europe which performed positively, especially in Poland, growing by 18%. While China, which already has a huge established base, grew by 24%.
The DSL share of total lines continued to dominate at 66%, with cable modems and other technologies making up the remaining 34%. DSL lines increased by over 9.6 million, compared to only 2.6 million for cable modems and other broadband lines.