IDA only - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in IDA only was 18,259,880 as of 2020. Over the past 13 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 18,259,880 in 2020 and 286,685 in 2007.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

See also:

Year Value
2007 286,685
2008 417,137
2009 815,890
2010 1,141,627
2011 1,530,045
2012 2,172,901
2013 3,784,435
2014 6,065,248
2015 8,533,639
2016 10,809,890
2017 12,353,230
2018 13,509,570
2019 15,136,440
2020 18,259,880

Aggregation method: Sum

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Infrastructure Indicators

Sub-Topic: Communications