The expansion of global digital infrastructure has led to a significant surge in fixed broadband connectivity, reaching 1.5 billion subscriptions over recent years. Analysts emphasize the benefits of fixed full-fibre lines compared to mobile services, noting their superior speed and reliability. Organizations including the United Nations advocate for improved connectivity to enhance access to education and information. However, while growth continues, some markets face saturation, with more broadband lines than households in the US, raising concerns about the sustainability of such expansion.
In assessing how the market has progressed, the analyst noted that from the mass implementation of copper, hybrid FTTx and co-ax cable earlier in the century, the dominance of full-fibre was now 'obvious'.
The study expressed confidence that with higher internet and in particular broadband adoption, there were 'plenty' of positive outcomes, such as better access to services and information, better education and health outcomes, and even a higher tax base.
While growth was still rapid around the world, the study cautioned that some markets were reaching saturation levels already.
Local, national and even global organisations like the United Nations were all looking to improve coverage and connectivity, stating that the internet was 'a supremely cost-effective channel to make almost limitless horizons of information available to everyone'.
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