Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) International Comparison Requirements Pursuant ) to the Broadband Data Improvement Act ) GN Docket No. 09-47 ) International Broadband Data Report ) ) ) ) FIRST REPORT Adopted: August 27, 2010 Released: August 27, 2010 By the Chief, International Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. This inaugural International Broadband Data Report (IBDR) presents data and information on international broadband service capability pursuant to Section 1303 of the Broadband Data Improvement Act,1 which requires the Commission to include such information in its annual broadband deployment report.2 By the issuance of this report and the Commission’s Sixth Broadband Deployment Report,3 the Commission meets this statutory obligation. II. BACKGROUND A. Requirements of the BDIA 2. The BDIA requires the Commission to, among other things, include in its annual broadband deployment report “information comparing the extent of broadband service capability (including data transmission speeds and price for broadband service capability) in a total of 75 communities in at least 25 countries abroad for each of the data rate benchmarks for broadband service 1 47 U.S.C. § 1303(b) (2010). 2 See 47 U.S.C. § 1302(b) (2010) (requiring the Commission to determine “whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion”). Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, Title VII, Sec. 706, 110 Stat. 56, 153 (1996), as amended in relevant part by the Broadband Data Improvement Act, Pub. L. No. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096 (2008) (BDIA), is now codified in Title 47, Chapter 12 of the United States Code. See 47 U.S.C. § 1301 et seq. In its Sixth Broadband Deployment Report, the Commission uses the term “broadband” synonymously with “advanced telecommunications capability.” See Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications of 1996, as Amended by the Broadband Data Improvement Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future, GN Docket Nos. 09-137 and 09-51, Sixth Broadband Deployment Report, FCC 10-129 (rel. July 20, 2010) (Sixth Broadband Deployment Report). 3 Sixth Broadband Deployment Report. utilized by the Commission to reflect different speed tiers.”4 For this comparison, the BDIA directs the Commission to choose international communities comparable to U.S. communities with respect to population size, population density, topography, and demographic profile.5 The Commission is also directed to include “a geographically diverse selection of countries” and “communities including the capital cities of such countries.”6 The Commission must also identify a number of specific similarities and differences in each community, including “their market structures, the number of competitors, the number of facilities-based providers, the types of technologies deployed by such providers, the applications and services those technologies enable, the regulatory model under which broadband service capability is provided, the types of applications and services used, business and residential use of such services, and other media available to consumers.”7 B. Public Comment and Research 3. The Commission sought comment on how to implement certain provisions of the BDIA, including the international comparison requirement.8 Carriers, public interest groups, and other interested members of the public submitted comments, including comments on the broadband survey conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).9 4. In preparing the IBDR, we relied on public data and information gathered by the Commission staff, including a number of efforts to obtain data and information from entities in foreign countries.10 We also reviewed portions of the record developed in the Commission’s Section 706 and National Broadband Plan proceedings, including the broadband report prepared by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, that relate to the international comparison requirement in the BDIA.11 5. Informed by the various sources noted above and recognizing that no single existing public data source would satisfy all of the requirements of the BDIA,12 staff gathered information for actual prices advertised to consumers for broadband services in different parts of the world from the websites of competitive and new entrant broadband providers.13 This speed and pricing dataset is 4 47 U.S.C. § 1303(b). 5 Id. 6 Id. 7 47 U.S.C. § 1303(b)(3). 8 See Comment Sought on International Comparison and Consumer Survey Requirements in the Broadband Data Improvement Act, GN Docket No. 09-47, Public Notice, 24 FCC Rcd 3908 (2009) (BDIA Public Notice). Comments were received by April 10, 2009, and replies were received by April 17, 2009. 9 See Comcast BDIA Comments at 3-6; NCTA BDIA Reply Comments at 3; Verizon BDIA Reply Comments at 1­2, 8; New York Ratepayers Advocate BDIA Reply Comments at 3. More information on the OECD survey can be found at the “OECD Broadband Portal” webpage, available at http://www.oecd.org/sti/ict/broadband. 10 See Appendix A infra. 11 See generally http://www.broadband.gov. The Commission conducted two public workshops focused specifically on international issues. See http://broadband.gov/ws_int_lessons.html and http://broadband.gov/ws_global_bb.html. See also Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University, Next Generation Connectivity: A Review of Broadband Internet Transitions and Policy From Around the World (2010), available at http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/publications/2010/Next_Generation_Connectivity (providing direction to sources of information on many countries’ broadband situation). 12 See, e.g., Verizon BDIA Comment at 13; NCTA BDIA Reply at 2 (stating that no one source would satisfy all the requirements of the BDIA). 13 See Appendix C infra. included in Appendix C of the IBDR. Commission staff also gathered community-level data and information from the OECD, broadband adoption data from the European Commission’s regional data,14 and other data from individual government agencies, either through the national statistical agency or the communications ministry and/or regulator.15 This community dataset is included in Appendix D. Finally, staff gathered information about the broadband market and broadband regulations in various countries around the world.16 This information is contained in Appendix E. We discuss the data that we collected in more detail below.17 III. DISCUSSION A. Broadband Service Capability 6. The primary task that the BDIA sets forth for the Commission is to gather information on the “broadband service capability” in foreign communities.18 More specifically, the Commission is directed to include “data transmission speeds and price for broadband service capability.”19 The BDIA further directs the Commission to collect this information such that it can be compared to the data rate benchmarks used by the Commission “to reflect different speed tiers.”20 7. The term “broadband service capability” is not defined in the BDIA or its legislative history. In view of the usage of the phrase in the BDIA, we find it reasonable to conclude that the phrase refers to the availability of broadband service offerings in foreign communities comparable to broadband Internet access service offerings in the United States.21 8. Speed is a quantitative description of the information transfer rate of a broadband Internet 14 Eurostat is the Statistical Office of the European Communities situated in Luxembourg. Its task is to provide the European Union with statistics at a European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions. See http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/region_cities/introduction. 15 See Appendix D infra. 16 See Appendix E infra. 17 There are some differences between the countries included for each dataset in this IBDR; those differences are primarily due to data availability. See Appendix B infra. 18 47 U.S.C. § 1303(b)(1). 19 Id. 20 See Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans, Improvement of Wireless Broadband Subscribership Data, and Development of Data on Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Subscribership, WC Docket No. 07-38, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 23 FCC Rcd 9691 (2008); Order on Reconsideration, 23 FCC Rcd 9800 (2008) (Form 477 Order). 21 See Inquiry Concerning High-Speed Access to the Internet Over Cable and Other Facilities; Internet Over Cable Declaratory Ruling; Appropriate Regulatory Treatment for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Cable Facilities, GN Docket No. 00-185 & CS Docket No. 02-52, Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 4798 (2002), aff’d, Nat’l Cable & Telecomms. Ass’n v. Brand X Internet Services, 125 S. Ct. 2688 (2005) (NCTA v. Brand X); Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet over Wireline Facilities; Universal Service Obligations of Broadband Providers; Review of Regulatory Requirements for Incumbent LEC Broadband Telecommunications Services; Computer III Further Remand Proceedings et al., CC Docket Nos. 02-33, 01-337, 95-20, and 98-10 & WC Docket Nos. 04-242 and 05-271, Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 14853 (2005), petitions for review pending, Time Warner Telecom v. FCC, No. 05-4769 (and consolidated cases) (3rd Cir. filed Oct. 26, 2005); United Power Line Council’s Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Classification of Broadband over Power Line Internet Access Service as an Information Service, WC Docket No. 06-10, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 21 FCC Rcd 13281 (2006); Appropriate Regulatory Treatment for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireless Networks, Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 5901 (2007). access service. We note that in the Sixth Broadband Deployment Report, the Commission set a threshold for determining broadband availability as a transmission service offering actual download (i.e., to the customer) speeds of at least 4 Mbps and actual upload (i.e., from the customer) speeds of at least 1 Mbps.22 The Commission collects subscribership data on the offered speeds of broadband Internet access service in the United States through its Form 477, which requires providers to report their broadband service offerings using different speed tiers.23 We have collected, for purposes of the BDIA, information on speeds offered in foreign communities in the formats available for those countries, which do not always align with the Form 477 categories.24 This information is contained in Appendix C of this IBDR. 9. The BDIA further directs the Commission to collect information regarding the price of broadband service capability. Thus, Commission staff also compiled in Appendix C a dataset composed of publicly available pricing information for broadband services in 34 countries, most of which are members of the OECD. Commission staff collected this pricing information between July and August 2009.25 The dataset includes a range of broadband offers by all major Internet service providers for these 34 countries.26 The countries in our dataset represent a broad spectrum of broadband markets. We have converted all prices in local currencies to U.S. dollars based on purchasing power parity (PPP).27 These 22 Sixth Broadband Deployment Report, at ¶ 5. 23 See Form 477 Order. 24 We have collected information on advertised speeds, which typically feature “up to” download and upload speeds. Actual performance experienced by consumers can vary from the advertised speeds. The National Broadband Plan has recommended that the Commission, in coordination with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, establish technical broadband measurement standards and methodology and a process for updating them. Key characteristics to be measured may include: actual speeds and performance over the broadband service provider’s network and the end-to-end performance of the service; actual speeds and performance at peak-use hours; actual speeds and performance achieved with a given probability over a period of time that include peak use times; and actual speeds and performance tested against a given set of standard protocols and applications. See FCC, Omnibus Broadband Initiative, Connecting America: The National Broadband Plan, GN Docket No. 09-51, at 44-45 (2010). In future IBDR reports, we will evaluate what data are available for actual performance for communities in foreign countries. 25 See Appendix C infra. We assembled the data by visiting the websites of broadband providers serving the countries and communities in our sample. In order to mitigate the effects of price variations over time, we visited the homepages of providers and downloaded the relevant information from July to August in 2009. In certain cases (e.g., Japan and Singapore), we supplemented the information obtained from providers with information obtained from the country’s diplomatic mission. For some countries in the dataset, we were able to determine whether the offerings were on a national or community level. Many advertised offerings were national in scope, though some were listed for particular cities or on an “as available” basis. 26 For each of the European countries in the dataset, we obtained a list of incumbent operators and their competitors from the European Commission’s 2008 report on broadband Internet access prices. See Broadband Internet Access Cost (BIAC), Final Report, prepared for the European Commission, Information Society and Media Directorate-General, by Van Dijk Management Consultants, December 2008, Brussels, Belgium, available at http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/eeurope/i2010/docs/benchmarking/broadband_access_costs_1st_half_2008. pdf. For non-European countries in the dataset, we obtained our list of incumbent operators and their competitors through staff research. 27 PPPs are currency conversion rates that both convert to a common currency and equalize the purchasing power of different currencies. In other words, they eliminate the differences in price levels between countries in the process of conversion. PPPs show the ratio of the prices in national currencies of the same good or service in different countries. For example, if the price of a hamburger in France is €2.84 and in the United States it is $2.20, then the PPP for hamburger between France and the United States is €2.84 to $2.20, or €1.29 to the dollar. This means that for every dollar spent on hamburger in the United States, €1.29 would have to be spent in France to obtain the same quantity and quality of hamburger. See OECD, Statistics Directorate webpage, available at http:// oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_34357_1_1_1_1_1,00.html and FAQ webpage, available at http://oecd.org/faq/0,3433,en_2649_34357_1799281_1_1_1_1,00.html#1799063. converted prices allow more meaningful international price comparisons of broadband services.28 10. For each broadband Internet service offering, we collected information on advertised monthly recurring charges and nonrecurring charges including connection and modem charges. The dataset includes not only the advertised price, but also includes information on promotional price discounts such as bundling with voice or video service, and the length of the service contract.29 Collecting information on advertised and promotional prices may be helpful for analyzing competition because advertised prices are focused on winning new customers or keeping customers considering switching providers. 11. Broadband Internet service prices include both recurring and non-recurring charges. Therefore, our dataset includes all monthly charges, such as line rental charges that subscribers must pay before they can gain access to broadband services. The dataset also includes non-recurring installation or set-up charges to capture the full cost of access to broadband. Monthly prices for broadband service may vary depending on whether or not a rental fee for a modem is included in the basic price. 12. We included the upload and download speeds for each broadband service offering and the monthly prices associated with those speeds. Where providers expressly included limitations on download and upload capacity in their service offerings, our dataset identifies such restrictions on usage. The pricing dataset also includes information on the types of technology used, including DSL, cable, fiber to the home, fixed wireless, and public WiFi. 13. This dataset also contains a number of offers that include other services such as voice or video in combination with a broadband service. International comparisons would be facilitated if they involved only stand-alone broadband service offerings, rather than broadband Internet access service in combination with one or more other offerings. However, we encountered numerous variations of bundled service offerings in different countries, making it more difficult to compare prices between communities and countries, or even between competing offerings of different providers within a single community. 14. Our dataset includes a range of retail broadband Internet service prices. While price variation may reflect broadband competition, penetration, availability, geographical and topological variation, and usage, it may also simply reflect the fact that different broadband services are not identical or even similar across countries and communities. And our data collection has confirmed that broadband service is far from homogenous. It varies with respect to download and upload speeds; type of technology used to deliver broadband services; and limitations on use, including limits on upload and download volumes. B. Community 15. In addition to requiring the Commission to gather data and information on broadband service capability, the BDIA also directs the Commission to include a comparison of broadband development at the community level between and among comparable communities. The BDIA requires the Commission to choose communities that are similar to U.S. communities in terms of population size, population density, topography, and demographic profile. 16. “Community” is not explicitly defined in the BDIA or its legislative history. We 28 Meaningful international PPP price comparisons are easier to achieve when the prices paid are for the same or similar service in each country. Since that is not generally the case for broadband service, as further explained below, we have assembled data on various service attributes in each country or community – such as upload and download speeds, non-recurring charges, promotional discounts, and the like – and associated those attributes with the price data. This approach enables useful international price comparisons. 29 Because we obtained the information for the dataset over a limited period of time, we were not able to determine which offers are regularly available and which are significant departures from regularly available offers. Therefore, while ideally we would include only widely and regularly available offerings, we necessarily include information on a variety of non-standard offers such as special, promotional, or other limited offers. recognize that community is commonly defined as (1) a unified body of individuals such as a state, or commonwealth; (2) people with common interests living in a particular area; and (3) a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society.30 In view of the usage of the phrase in the BDIA, including its direction that the “communities” include the capital of foreign countries, we conclude that a community is a geographical unit smaller than a nation-state.31 17. Commenters also proposed that the Commission consider comparing communities of types of users, such as individuals with hearing loss.32 While we see value in such an approach, in this initial report we focus primarily on geographically defined communities. We believe that the primary intent of Congress in adopting this section of the BDIA was to create a more geographically disaggregated and detailed set of broadband-related data than used in previous comparisons of countries, and this guides our analysis. 18. As noted above, the BDIA directs the Commission to select communities from a geographically diverse set of countries.33 We have considered commenters’ suggestions on which countries to include. For example, Verizon suggests including countries from the OECD because they are geographically diverse as well as other countries with the highest level of gross domestic product, such as China, India, and Brazil.34 Based on the comments, and because we find the statutory purpose of the BDIA is to develop a geographically disaggregated and detailed set of data on international broadband deployment, we adopted two criteria to guide the selection of countries and communities. The first is inclusivity: We attempted to capture as full an international profile as possible, embracing communities from all parts of the world. The second is data availability: We included only communities for which a substantially complete set of the relevant information is available. These two criteria resulted in a dataset that exceeds the statutory minimum requirements of 25 countries and 75 communities, and includes communities from almost all countries with significant broadband deployment.35 19. The BDIA also specifically requires that we collect data on “population size, population density, topography, and demographic profile.”36 Accordingly, for each foreign community, we examine population size, population density, topography, and a number of additional criteria we include to give meaning to the term “demographic profile.” To assess what additional demographic or other factors to include in the information we collected for each community profile, we reviewed major public databases that collect economic, social, and demographic data, including the World Bank’s Development Indicators,37 the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) World Telecommunication Indicators,38 the OECD’s regional statistics database,39 Eurostat’s regional statistics database,40 and those maintained 30 See, e.g., Merriam-Webster Dictionary available at http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community; Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th Ed. (2004). 31 See Verizon BDIA Comments at 4 (suggesting that we select the capital city (urban), suburb, and rural community in each country). 32 See COAT BDIA Comments at 2; Inclusive Tech BDIA Comments at 1. 33 47 U.S.C. § 1302(b). 34 All three are ranked in the top fifteen countries as measured by GDP. Verizon BDIA Comments at 3-4. 35 There are some differences in the countries included for each dataset contained in this Report. Those differences are primarily due to data availability. See Appendix B infra. 36 47 U.S.C. § 1302(b)(2). 37 See http://go.worldbank.org/U0FSM7AQ40. 38 See http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/world/world.html. 39 See http://oecd.org/gov/regional/statisticsindicators/explorer/. 40 See http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/region_cities/introduction. by countries’ national statistical agencies. We also looked at studies and existing national broadband plans from other countries to determine which indicators would reflect the factors that are typically expected to influence broadband adoption. Based on our review of these sources, we determined that three additional variables are particularly likely to be of importance in understanding international broadband service capability: (1) education within the community (percentage of labor force with tertiary education); (2) total income for the community (GDP, in current U.S. dollars, adjusted for purchasing power parity); and (3) income per capita within the community (GDP per capita, in current U.S. dollars adjusted for purchasing power parity). 20. The information in the dataset for the variables listed in paragraph 19 supra, which is generally set forth in Appendix D,41 is drawn mainly from two sources: the OECD’s regional statistics42 and the European Commission’s Eurostat regional data.43 We note that data at the national level for the variables listed above are generally available annually. Community-level information, however, is collected less frequently. Accordingly, we provided the most recent publicly-available data (ranging from 2005-2008) for each variable in the community dataset.44 Data for communities not covered by the OECD and Eurostat are drawn from individual government agencies, either through the national statistical agency, the communications ministry or communications regulator.45 C. Other Relevant Similarities and Differences 21. In addition, the BDIA directs the Commission, for the foreign communities selected, to identify “relevant similarities and differences” for several criteria including, among others: the market structure, types of technologies, regulatory model, and other media available to consumers.46 For each foreign country from which communities are included in the IBDR, Commission staff has collected, in Appendix E of this IBDR, information on topography; the regulatory environment, including national broadband plans; the market structure, including the number of competitors, broadband penetration, and the types of network technologies deployed; types of applications and services used; and other media available to consumers. In most cases, we have only been able to obtain relevant information at the national level for these criteria; however, we believe such information generally is applicable at the community level.47 IV. CONCLUSION 22. In conjunction with the Commission’s adoption of the Sixth Broadband Deployment 41 Information on topography is included in Appendix E of this IBDR. See infra ¶ 21 and Appendix E. 42 The OECD data are available at http://stats.oecd.org. 43 See http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/region_cities/introduction. 44 For the percentage of households with broadband, the Eurostat data are mostly from 2008, but a small number are from 2006 or 2007. 45 See “Sources” in Appendix D infra. It is possible that communities may not be comparable sub-national units depending on the data source. Nevertheless, our demographic data and methodology attempt to address concerns raised by commenters such as AT&T, that encourage us to conduct “apples-to-apples” comparisons and that we account for a variety of different factors such as income, education, and age, among others, that may influence broadband deployment and adoption. AT&T BDIA Comments at 3. 46 The listed criteria includes the number of competitors, the number of facilities-based operators, the types of technology deployed, applications and services enabled by those technologies, types of applications and services used, business and residential use of such services, and other media available to consumers. Section 103(b)(3) also directs the Commission to identify topography for selected foreign communities. 47 See Appendix E infra (presenting national level information such as broadband penetration, topography, as well as specific criteria required by the BDIA including market structure, number of competitors, number of facilities-based providers, technologies deployed, regulatory model, and other media available to consumers). Report, the release of this IBDR fulfills the obligation imposed by Section 1303 of the Broadband Data Improvement Act, which requires the Commission to include in its annual broadband deployment report “information comparing the extent of broadband service capability (including data transmission speeds and price for broadband service capability) in a total of 75 communities in at least 25 countries abroad for each of the data rate benchmarks for broadband service utilized by the Commission to reflect different speed tiers.”48 V. ORDERING CLAUSE 23. IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 1303(b) of the Broadband Data Improvement Act, 47 U.S.C. § 1303(b), and pursuant to authority delegated to the International Bureau in Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261, this IBDR, with its associated Appendices A-E, is ADOPTED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Mindel De La Torre Chief, International Bureau 48 47 U.S.C. § 1303(b). APPENDIX A: PUBLIC RECORD Docket GN 09-47 (Broadband Data Improvement Act) International Bureau Letters Letters were sent to regulators and government agencies in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. These letters may be retrieved through the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System, under GN Docket No. 09-47. Comments (April 10, 2009) AT&T BluePrint Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) Comcast Inclusive Technologies Johannes Bauer J. Scott Marcus USTA Verizon XO Reply Comments (April 17, 2009) AT&T Keith Mallinson NATOA NCTA NYS CIO NJ Division of Rate Counsel (NJ Rate) Time Warner Cable (TWC) Verizon APPENDIX B: Countries Included in the IBDR Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 COUNTRIES Appendix C: Broadband Price Dataset Appendix D: Demographics Dataset Appendix E: Market and Regulatory Background Australia X X X Austria X X X Belgium X X X Bulgaria X X X Canada X X Chile X X Cyprus X X X Czech X X X Denmark X X X Estonia X X X Finland X X X France X X X Germany X X X Greece X X X Hong Kong X X X Hungary X X X Iceland X X X Ireland X X Italy X X X Japan X X X Korea X X X Latvia X X X Lithuania X X X Luxemburg X X X Malta X X X Netherlands X X X Norway X X X Poland X X X Portugal X X X Romania X X X Singapore X X X Slovakia X X X Slovenia X X X Spain X X X Sweden X X X Taiwan X X U.K. X X X APPENDIX C: Broadband Price Dataset Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1348 Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Australia Telstra Bigpond Incumbent 48% Bigpond Cable Standard 200 MB Cable 8Mbps/128kbps Aus Dollar $29.95 $20.40 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 200 MB http://www.bigpond.com/home Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Cable Standard 400 MB Cable 8Mbps/128kbps Aus Dollar $39.95 $27.21 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 400 MB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 12 GB Cable 8Mbps/128kbps Aus Dollar $59.95 $40.84 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 12 GB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 25 GB Cable 8Mbps/128kbps Aus Dollar $79.95 $54.46 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 25 GB Up to 30 Mbps in Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Cable Extreme Highspeed 200MB Cable Sydney and Melbourne and up to 17 Mbps Aus Dollar $39.95 $27.21 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 200 MB elsewhere Up to 30 Mbps in Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Cable Extreme Highspeed 400MB Cable Sydney and Melbourne and up to 17 Mbps Aus Dollar $49.95 $34.03 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 400 MB elsewhere Up to 30 Mbps in Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 12 GB Cable Sydney and Melbourne and up to 17 Mbps Aus Dollar $69.95 $47.65 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 12 GB elsewhere Up to 30 Mbps in Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 25 GB Cable Sydney and Melbourne and up to 17 Mbps Aus Dollar $89.95 $61.27 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 25 GB elsewhere Up to 30 Mbps in Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 60 GB Cable Sydney and Melbourne and up to 17 Mbps Aus Dollar $129.95 $88.52 Self installation $15.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 60 GB elsewhere Telstra Bigpond Incumbent ADSL Broadband 200 MB ADSL 256/64kbps Aus Dollar $29.95 $20.40 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 200 MB http://www.bigpond.com/home Telstra Bigpond Incumbent ADSL Broadband 12 GB ADSL 256/64kbps Aus Dollar $59.95 $40.84 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 12 GB http://www.internode.on.net/residential /broadband/adsl/standard/pricing Telstra Bigpond Incumbent ADSL Broadband 400 MB ADSL 1500/256 kbps Aus Dollar $39.95 $27.21 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 400 MB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 12 GB ADSL 1500/256 kbps Aus Dollar $69.95 $47.65 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 12 GB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 25 GB ADSL 1500/256 kbps Aus Dollar $79.95 $54.46 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 25 GB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 600 MB ADSL around 6 to 10 mbps or more Aus Dollar $59.95 $40.84 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 600 MB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 12 GB ADSL around 6 to 10 mbps or more Aus Dollar $89.95 $61.27 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 12 GB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 25 GB ADSL around 6 to 10 mbps or more Aus Dollar $99.95 $68.09 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 25 GB Telstra Bigpond Incumbent Bigpond Liberty 60 GB ADSL around 6 to 10 mbps or more Aus Dollar $149.95 $102.15 Self installation $29.95 $25.75 Double play/ full service phone 12 months No 60 GB Australia Internode Entrant Home-256-Express ADSL 256/64 kbps Aus Dollar $34.95 $23.81 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 5 GB Internode Entrant Home -512-Starter ADSL 512/128 kbps Aus Dollar $39.95 $27.21 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 5 GB Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Internode Entrant Home -1500 -Explorer ADSL 1500/256 kbps Aus Dollar $49.95 $34.03 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 10 GB Internode Entrant Home -1500- Advance ADSL 1500/256 kbps Aus Dollar $59.95 $40.84 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 20 GB Australia Internode Entrant Home -1500- Boost ADSL 1500/256 kbps Aus Dollar $69.95 $47.65 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 40 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Explorer ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $39.95 $27.21 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 5 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Starter ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $49.95 $34.03 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 10 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Value ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $59.95 $40.84 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 25 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Boost ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $74.95 $51.06 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 40 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Pro ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $89.95 $61.27 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 55 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Super ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $119.95 $81.71 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 80 GB Internode Entrant Home-Extreme-Elite ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $149.95 $102.15 $79 $39.00 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 100 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­5 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $49.95 $34.03 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 5 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­10 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $59.95 $40.84 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 10 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­25 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $69.95 $47.65 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 25 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­40 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $84.95 $57.87 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 40 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­55 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $99.95 $68.09 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 55 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­80 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $129.95 $88.52 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 80 GB Internode Entrant Home Naked Extreme ­100 ADSL Up to 24 MB/ 1 Mbps Aus Dollar $159.95 $108.96 $79 0 bring your own or pay $99 No 24 months 100 GB Australia Optus Entrant 11% Naked Broadband Cable 64 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $59.00 $40.19 $248 0 No 24 months 14 GB http://personal.optus.com.au/web/ocap ortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel= Template_woRHS&FP=/personal/inter net/nakedbroadband&site=personal/ Optus Entrant Naked Broadband Cable 128 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $79.00 $53.81 $248 0 No 24 months 30 GB Optus Entrant Naked Broadband Cable 128 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $109.00 $74.25 $248 0 No 24 months 60 GB Optus Entrant Month to month broadband Cable 64 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $237.89 $162.05 $148 0 Double play month to month 4 GB Optus Entrant Month to month broadband Cable 64 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $247.89 $168.86 $148 0 Double play month to month 7 GB Optus Entrant Month to month broadband Cable 128 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $267.89 $182.49 $148 0 Double play month to month 15 GB Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Optus Entrant Month to month broadband Cable 128 kbps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Aus Dollar $297.89 $202.92 $148 0 Double play month to month 30 GB http://www.telekom.at/portal/site/telek Austria Telecom Austria Incumbent 42% Aon Broadband Duo DSL / WLAN up to 8192 / 768 kbps National Euro 29.9 $34.17 Self: 29.90; On-site: 131.00 Activation: 49.00; Manufacturing: 167.00 n/a. Can purchase wireless router for 39.90 DSL and WLAN (with separate mobile card) 18 Months No om/menuitem.f62ddf831bc7a32bf22dc 160d3a041ca/?vgnextoid=6c1da80220 d2c110VgnVCM100000230a14acRCR D Telecom Austria Incumbent Internet Booster (add on) DSL up to 16,384 / 1,024 kbps National Euro 9.9 $11.31 none none none Add on to DSL Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Flex (add on to bundle) WLAN up to 7.2 Mbps / 1.4 Mbps National Euro 7.9 $9.03 none Activation: 49.00; none Add on to Bundle 12 Months No Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Pur WLAN up to 2048 kbps downstream, 384 kbps upstream National Euro 39.9 $45.60 Self: 29.90; On-site: 131.00 Manufacturing: 167.00 Modem not included No n/a No Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Pur WLAN up to 4096 kbps downstream, 512 kbps upstream National Euro 59.9 $68.46 Self: 29.90; On-site: 131.00 Manufacturing: 167.00 Modem not included No n/a No Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Kombi DSL up to 8 Mbps downstream and 786 kbps up National Euro 34.9 $39.89 Self: 29.90; On-site: 131.00 Maufacturing: 167.00 Included DSL/Phone 12 Months No Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Super Kombi DSL up to 8 Mbps downstream and 768 kbps upstream National Euro 39.9 $45.60 Self: 29.90; On-site: 131.00 Maufacturing: 167.00 Included DSL/Phone/Cable 13 Months No Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Blizz Light FTTH Down Stream 2 Mbps, upstream 2 Mbps only available in certain districts of Vienna (10, 11, 12, 16, 22 and 23). Euro 29.9 $34.17 none none none No n/a No Telecom Austria Incumbent Aon Blizz Pro FTTH 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps only available in certain districts of Vienna (10, 11, 12, 16, 22 and 23). Euro 39.9 $45.60 none Activation: 60.00 none No n/a No Austria Tele2 Entrant Full Pipe! Extra DSL 8192 Mbps / 768 kbps National Euro 24.9 $28.46 Modem Activation: 25.00 Activation: 29.90; Production Line: 39.90 Included DSL/VOIP 12 Months 14.95 First 3 Months http://www.tele2.at/volles-rohr­extra/privat/internet/volles-rohr­extra.html/ Tele2 Entrant Full Pipe! XL DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 39.9 $45.60 Modem Activation: 25.00 Activation: 29.90; Production Line: 39.90 Included DSL/VOIP 12 Months 29.90 First 3 Months Tele2 Entrant Full Pipe! XL Under 30 DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 34.9 $39.89 Modem Activation: 25.00 Activation: 29.90; Production Line: 39.90 Included DSL/VOIP 12 Months 24.90 First 3 Months Tele2 Entrant Full Pipe! XXL DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 49.9 $57.03 Modem Activation: 25.00 Activation: 29.90; Production Line: 39.90 Included DSL/VOIP 12 Months 39.90 First 3 Months Austria UPC Entrant Chello Fun Cable 8 Mbps / 786 kbps National Euro 22.9 $26.17 Connection Fee: 59.90 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No http://www.upc.at/chello UPC Entrant Chello Fun & Phone Cable 8 Mbps / 786 kbps National Euro 29.9 $34.17 Connection Fee: 59.90 Activation: 25.00; Included DSL/VOIP 12 Months No UPC Entrant Chello Classic Cable 25 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National Euro 49 $56.00 Connection Fee: 59.90 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No UPC Entrant Chello Student Cable 25 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National Euro 35 $40.00 Connection Fee: 59.90 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No UPC Entrant Chello Plus Cable 30 Mbps / 2 Mbps National Euro 69 $78.86 Connection Fee: 59.90 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No UPC Entrant Fiber Power Ultra FTTH 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps Vienna - certain districts Euro 74 $84.57 none none none No 12 Months No UPC Entrant inode ADSL Simple DSL 8 Mbps / 786 kbps National Euro 12.9 $14.74 Connection Fee: 59.90; On-site (if requested): 120 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL UPC Entrant inode ADSL Strong DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 22.9 $26.17 Connection Fee: 59.90; On-site (if requested): 120 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No UPC Entrant inode ADSL solo DSL 8 Mbps / 786 kbps National Euro 28.9 $33.03 Connection Fee: 59.90; On-site (if requested): 120 Activation: 25.00; Included No 12 Months No Belgium Belgacom Incumbent 46% Internet Budge DSL 1000 kbps / 128 kbps National Euro 20 $21.81 Self: Free; On-site: 129-229 (depending on number of devices) Activation: 50.00 Included No 12 Months 6 months at 10.00 http://www.belgacom.be/private/en/jsp /dynamic/productCategory.jsp?dcrNa me=internet_l/ Belgacom Incumbent Internet Light DSL 4 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 31.55 $34.41 Self: Free; On-site: 129-229 (depending on number of devices) Activation: 50.00 Included No 12 Months No Belgacom Incumbent Internet Go DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 41.75 $45.53 Self: Free; On-site: 129-229 (depending on number of devices) Activation: 50.00 Included No 12 Months No Belgacom Incumbent Internet Plus DSL 18 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 57.05 $62.21 Self: Free; On-site: 129-229 (depending on number of devices) Activation: 50.00 Included No 12 Months No Belgium KPN Tele2 (previously Tele2) Entrant ADSL 1MB DSL 1000 kbps / 256 kbps National Euro 19.9 $21.70 Self: Free; On-site: 99 (depending on number of devices) none One time: 72 No n/a No http://www.tele2.be/fr/internet/adsl4m b/tarifs/index.html/ KPN Tele2 (previously Tele2) Entrant ADSL 4MB DSL 4 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 29.9 $32.61 Self: Free; On-site: 99 (depending on number of devices) none One time: 72 No n/a No KPN Tele2 (previously Tele2) Entrant Pure ADSL 4MB DSL 4 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 34.9 $38.06 Self: Free; On-site: 99 (depending on number of devices) none One time: 72 No n/a 1 year at 24.90 KPN Tele2 (previously Tele2) Entrant Pure ADSL 12MB DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 44.9 $48.96 Self: Free; On-site: 99 (depending on number of devices) none One time: 72 No n/a 1 year at 34.90 Belgium Telenet Entrant BasicNet Cable 1000 kbps / 128 kbps National Euro 20 $21.81 Free - $100 Activation: 50.00 Included No n/a No http://telenet.be/219/0/1/en/residential/i nternet.html Telenet Entrant ComfortNet Cable 6 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 30.64 $33.41 Free - $100 Activation: 50.00 Included No n/a No Telenet Entrant ExpressNet Cable 15 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 42.91 $46.79 Free - $100 Activation: 50.00 Included No n/a No Telenet Entrant TurboNet Cable 25 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 61.32 $66.87 Free - $100 Activation: 50.00 Included No n/a No Bulgaria BTC Net Incumbent 28% BTK ADSL Tempo DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps National BGN 25 $31.85 36 none Included No 12 Months No http://www.btc.bg/bg/residential/prices _and_services/adsl_internet BTC Net Incumbent BTK ADSL Start DSL 6 Mbps / 512 kbps National BGN 20 $25.48 36 none Included No 12 Months No BTC Net Incumbent BTC ADSL City DSL 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps Parts of Sofia BGN 15 $19.11 36 none Included No 12 Months No Bulgaria Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Mini Cable/FTTH Hybrid 768 kbps down international (1.5 Mbps down national) Haskovo, Sliven, Razgrad, Lovech, Targovishte, Dobrich, Nessebar and Stara Zagora BGN 15 $19.11 n/a n/a Included No n/a No http://www.cabletel.bg/?p=internet&la ng=en/ Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Alfa Cable/FTTH Hybrid 3 Mbps down international (6 Mbps down national) Haskovo, Sliven, Razgrad, Lovech, Targovishte, Dobrich, Nessebar and Stara Zagora BGN 19.9 $25.35 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Bravo Cable/FTTH Hybrid 4 Mbps down international (8 Mbps down national) Haskovo, Sliven, Razgrad, Lovech, Targovishte, Dobrich, Nessebar and Stara Zagora BGN 29 $36.94 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Express Cable/FTTH Hybrid 5 Mbps down international (10 Mbps down national) Haskovo, Sliven, Razgrad, Lovech, Targovishte, Dobrich, Nessebar and Stara Zagora BGN 39 $49.68 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Ultra Cable/FTTH Hybrid 6 Mbps down international (12 Mbps down national) Haskovo, Sliven, Razgrad, Lovech, Targovishte, Dobrich, Nessebar and Stara Zagora BGN 49 $62.42 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Alfa (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 8 Mbps down (20 Mbps w/ Peering) Parts of Sofia BGN 19.9 $25.35 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Bravo (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 12 Mbps down (30 Mbps w/ Peering) Parts of Sofia BGN 29 $36.94 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Bulgaria Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Express (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 16 Mbps down (40 Mbps w/ Peering) Parts of Sofia BGN 39 $49.68 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Ultra (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 16 Mbps down (50 Mbps w/ Peering) Parts of Sofia BGN 49 $62.42 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Mini (Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 256 kbps down Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali BGN 15 $19.11 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Alfa (Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 2 Mbps down Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali BGN 19.9 $25.35 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Bravo (Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 3 Mbps down Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali BGN 29 $36.94 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Express (Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 4 Mbps down Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali BGN 39 $49.68 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.LAN Ultra (Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 6 Mbps down Dimitrovgrad and Kardjali BGN 49.9 $63.57 n/a n/a Included No n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Alfa Cable/FTTH Hybrid 1 Mbps down National BGN 19.9 $25.35 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Bravo Cable/FTTH Hybrid 2 Mbps down National BGN 29 $36.94 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Express Cable/FTTH Hybrid 3 Mbps down National BGN 39 $49.68 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Ultra Cable/FTTH Hybrid 4 Mbps down National BGN 49.9 $63.57 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Alfa (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 6 Mbps down Parts of Sofia BGN 19.9 $25.35 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Bravo (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 8 Mbps down Parts of Sofia BGN 29 $36.94 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Express (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 10 Mbps down Parts of Sofia BGN 39 $49.68 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Ultra (Sofia) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 12 Mbps down Parts of Sofia BGN 49.9 $63.57 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Alfa (Shumen, Burgas and Sliven) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 2 Mbps down Shumen, Burgas and Sliven BGN 19.9 $25.35 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Bravo (Shumen, Burgas and Sliven) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 3 Mbps down Shumen, Burgas and Sliven BGN 29 $36.94 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Express (Shumen, Burgas and Sliven) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 4 Mbps down Shumen, Burgas and Sliven BGN 39 $49.68 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Cable Tel Entrant CableTEL.NET Ultra (Shumen, Burgas and Sliven) Cable/FTTH Hybrid 5 Mbps down Shumen, Burgas and Sliven BGN 49.9 $63.57 n/a n/a Included Add-on to cable n/a No Bulgaria Eurocom Entrant Intro Cable 6 Mbps (1:12 upload:download ratio) National Euro 17.6 $22.42 Free none Included No 12 Months No http://ekk.bg/mod_newinfo_2_4.html/ Eurocom Entrant +Intro Cable 10 Mbps (1:13 upload:download ratio) National Euro 22.4 $28.54 Free none Included No 12 Months No Eurocom Entrant Optima Cable 15 Mbps (1:13 upload:download ratio) National Euro 28 $35.67 Free none Included No 12 Months No Bulgaria Eurocom Entrant Maxima Cable 20 Mbps (1:13 upload:download ratio) National Euro 36 $45.86 Free none Included No 12 Months No Eurocom Entrant LAN "General" Cable 20 Mbps down domestic, 5 Mbps international Parts of Sofia Euro 20 $25.48 Free none Included No 12 Months 10.00 for first 6 months Eurocom Entrant LAN "Standard" Cable 30 Mbps down domestic, 10 Mbps international Parts of Sofia Euro 30 $38.22 Free none Included No 12 Months 15.00 for first 6 months Eurocom Entrant LAN "Extra" Cable 45 Mbps down domestic, 15 Mbps international Parts of Sofia Euro 50 $63.69 Free none Included No 12 Months 25.00 for first 6 months Bulgaria Net is Sat Entrant City Connect FTTH 25 Mbps down Parts of Sofia Euro 24.9 $31.72 Free n/a Purchase for 65.00 FTTH/VOIP (limited)/IPTV (limited) month-month Pay for 8 months, get 4 free. Prepay 6, get 6 free. http://www.netissat.bg/end/content/vie w/14/47 Net is Sat Entrant City Connect FTTH 40 Mbps down Parts of Sofia Euro 29.9 $38.09 Free n/a Purchase for 65.00 FTTH/VOIP (limited)/IPTV (limited) month-month Pay for 8 months, get 4 free. Prepay 6, get 6 free. Powernet Entrant Traffic Mania 19 FTTH 10 Mbps (1:4 upload:download ratio) Parts of Sofia Euro 19 $24.20 n/a n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV (limited) month-month prepay 5 months and get 6 months; prepay 8 months and get 12 months http://www.powernet.bg/bg/home_serv ices/ Bulgaria Powernet Entrant Traffic Mania 25 FTTH 50 Mbps (1:4 upload:download ratio) Parts of Sofia Euro 25 $31.85 n/a n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV (limited) month-month prepay 5 months and get 6 months; prepay 8 Powernet Entrant Traffic Mania 36 FTTH 72 Mbps (1:4 upload:download ratio) Parts of Sofia Euro 36 $45.86 n/a n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV (limited) month-month prepay 5 months and get 6 months; prepay 8 months and get 12 months Bulgaria Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Plus FTTH Domestic: (50 Mbps/50 Mbps); International: (50 Mbps/10 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 29.9 $38.09 Free n/a n/a No n/a No http://www.pon.bg/ Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Plus Double FTTH Domestic: (50 Mbps/50 Mbps); International: (50 Mbps/10 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 39.9 $50.83 Free n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV n/a No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Plus Triple FTTH Domestic: (50 Mbps/50 Mbps); International: (50 Mbps/10 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 55.9 $71.21 Free n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV/VOIP (limited) n/a No Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Power FTTH Domestic: (70 Mbps/70 Mbps); International: (70 Mbps/20 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 39.9 $50.83 Free n/a n/a No n/a No Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Power Double FTTH Domestic: (70 Mbps/70 Mbps); International: (70 Mbps/20 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 55.9 $71.21 Free n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV n/a No Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Power Triple FTTH Domestic: (70 Mbps/70 Mbps); International: (70 Mbps/20 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 59.9 $76.31 Free n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV/VOIP (limited) n/a No Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Premium FTTH Domestic: (100 Mbps/100 Mbps); International: (100 Mbps/40 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 59.9 $76.31 Free n/a n/a No n/a No Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Premium Double FTTH Domestic: (100 Mbps/100 Mbps); International: (100 Mbps/40 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 75.9 $96.69 Free n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV n/a No Spectrum Net (Pon) Entrant Premium Triple FTTH Domestic: (100 Mbps/100 Mbps); International: (100 Mbps/40 Mbps) Parts of Sofia, Barna, and Burgas Euro 79.9 $101.78 Free n/a n/a FTTH/IPTV/VOIP (limited) n/a No Cyprus Cytanet Incumbent 63% NetRunner Home512 DSL Up to 512/192kbps National Euro 26.45 $59.30 79.59 unspecified line rental and ISP connection fee Included No month-month some discounts if you pay for a full year http://www.cytanet.com.cy/Services/pr icelist Cytanet Incumbent NetRunner Home1000 DSL 1024/256kbps National Euro 33.36 $74.80 79.59 unspecified line rental and ISP connection fee Included No month-month some discounts if you pay for a full year Cytanet Incumbent NetRunner Home2000 DSL 2048/384kbps National Euro 43.7 $97.98 79.59 unspecified line rental and ISP connection fee Included No month-month some discounts if you pay for a full year Cytanet Incumbent NetRunner Home4000 DSL 4096/384kbps National Euro 38 $85.20 79.59 unspecified line rental and ISP connection fee Included No month-month some discounts if you pay for a full year Czech Republic Telefonica 02 Incumbent 33% O2 Internet DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National CZK 750 $50.16 n/a Activation: 1.00 purchase for 990.00 No 24 month No http://www.cz.o2.com/osobni/internet/ vsechna_internetova_pripojeni/index.ht ml/ Telefonica 02 Incumbent O2 Internet Plus DSL 16 Mbps / 512 kbps National CZK 900 $60.20 n/a Activation: 1.00 purchase for 990.01 No 24 month No Telefonica 02 Incumbent O2 Internet Pro DSL 16 Mbps / 786 kbps National CZK 1050 $70.23 n/a Activation: 1.00 purchase for 990.02 No 24 month No Czech Republic GTS Novera Entrant DSL Fun (aggregation -1:50) DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National CZK 470.05 $31.44 Self: 178.50; "small" installation: 1547.00; "large" installation: 2380.00 none Various modems available. Basic: 1.19 w/ 18 mo. Contact; 708.05 w/ 12 mo. Contract; 946.05 w/ no contract No month-month Yes (reg. price unknown) http://www.gtsnovera.cz/en/products/d ata/novera_dsl.shtml/ GTS Novera Entrant DSL Fun (aggregation -1:50) DSL 16 Mbps / 768 kbps National CZK 708.05 $47.36 Self: 178.50; "small" installation: 1547.00; "large" installation: 2380.00 none Various modems available. Basic: 1.19 w/ 18 mo. Contact; 708.05 w/ 12 mo. Contract; 946.05 w/ no contract No month-month Yes (reg. price unknown) GTS Novera Entrant DSL Profi (aggregation -1:20) DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National CZK 1184.05 $79.20 Self: 178.50; "small" installation: 1547.00; "large" installation: 2380.00 none Various modems available. Basic: 1.19 w/ 18 mo. Contact; 708.05 w/ 12 mo. Contract; 946.05 w/ no contract No month-month Yes (reg. price unknown) Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL GTS Novera Entrant DSL Profi (aggregation -1:20) DSL 16 Mbps / 768 kbps National CZK 2017.05 $134.91 Self: 178.50; "small" installation: 1547.00; "large" installation: 2380.00 none Various modems available. Basic: 1.19 w/ 18 mo. Contact; 708.05 w/ 12 mo. Contract; 946.05 w/ no contract No month-month Yes (reg. price unknown) Czech Republic Radiokomunikace Entrant Premium ADSL DSL 8192 / 512 kbps National CZK 469 $31.37 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No http://www.radiokomunikace.cz/doma cnosti/pripojeni-k-internetu/premium­adsl/popis-sluzby.html/ Radiokomunikace Entrant Premium ADSL DSL 20480 / 1024 kbps National CZK 699 $46.75 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Business 2Line DSL 2048 / 512 kbps National CZK 1773 $118.59 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Business 2Line DSL 4096 / 512 kbps National CZK 2011 $134.51 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Business 2Line DSL 6144 / 512 kbps National CZK 2368 $158.38 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Classic ADSL DSL 8192 / 512 kbps National CZK 469 $31.37 Self: free; small installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Classic ADSL DSL 16384 / 768 kbps National CZK 699 $46.75 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Premium Sky DSL 512 / 128 kbps National CZK 713 $47.69 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Radiokomunikace Entrant Premium Sky DSL 1024 / 256 kbps National CZK 832 $55.65 Self: free; "small" installation: 1796.90; "large" installation: 2986.90 none purchase for 699.00 (basic modem) No n/a No Czech Republic T-Mobile Internet Standard DSL 8192 / 512 kbps National CZK 474.81 $31.76 n/a n/a purchase for 299.00 (basic modem) No 24 months No http://t­mobile.cz/Web/Business/Internet/inter net-adsl.aspx/ T-Mobile Internet Premium DSL 16384 / 768 kbps National CZK 712.81 $47.68 n/a n/a purchase for 299.00 (basic modem) No 24 months No First 8 months, 490 $32.77 pay 50% standard price; Installation: 1.00; http://www.upc.cz/internet/cena/ Installation: Connection: 1500.00; 250.00; Connection fee: 12 months Modem - free Czech Republic UPC Entrant 10M Cable 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps National CZK 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No (unclear) rental Pay 650.00 after first 6 months. 850 $56.85 Installation: 1.00; Installation: Connection: 1500.00; 250.00; Connection fee: 12 months Modem - free UPC Entrant 30M Cable 30 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National CZK 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No (unclear) rental Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL UPC Entrant Easy Cable 15 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National CZK 570 $38.12 Installation: 1500.00; Connection fee: 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No 12 months (unclear) No UPC Entrant Light Cable 20 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National CZK 794 $53.11 Installation: 1500.00; Connection fee: 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No 12 months (unclear) No Czech Republic UPC Entrant Classic Cable 25 Mbps / 1 Mbps National CZK 1239 $82.87 Installation: 1500.00; Connection fee: 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No 12 months (unclear) No UPC Entrant Extreme Cable 30 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National CZK 1693 $113.24 Installation: 1500.00; Connection fee: 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No 12 months (unclear) No 1500.00; 4548 $304.19 Connection fee: 12 months UPC Entrant Professional Cable 30 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National CZK 1200.00 none Deposit: 2000.00 No (unclear) No Denmark TDC Incumbent 58% (no name) DSL 4 Mbps / 128 kbps National DKK 244 $27.57 Self: Free none n/a No 6 month min No http://privat.tdc.dk/element.php?dogtag =f5_p_int_hjem_pr/ TDC Incumbent (no name) DSL 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 314 $35.48 Self: Free none n/a No 6 month min No TDC Incumbent (no name) DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 363 $41.02 Self: Free none n/a No 6 month min No Denmark Cybercity (Telenor) Entrant Small DSL 2 Mbps / 512 kbps National DKK 169 $19.10 n/a none n/a No n/a No http://www.telenor.dk/privat/bredbaan d Cybercity (Telenor) Entrant Medium DSL 6 Mbps / 512 kbps National DKK 199 $22.49 n/a none n/a No n/a No Cybercity (Telenor) Entrant Large DSL 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 249 $28.14 n/a none n/a No n/a No Cybercity (Telenor) Entrant Extra Large DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 299 $33.79 n/a none n/a No n/a No Denmark Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Low Speed Cable 512 kbps / 256 kbps National DKK 99 $11.19 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No http://www.danskkabeltv.dk/bredbaan d/priser/ Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Cable 3 Mbps / 512 kbps National DKK 169 $19.10 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Medium Speed Cable 4 Mbps / 256 kbps National DKK 189 $21.36 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Cable 6 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 209 $23.62 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Cable 6 Mbps / 2 Mbps National DKK 249 $28.14 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant High Speed Cable 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 299 $33.79 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Cable 8 Mbps / 2 Mbps National DKK 349 $39.44 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Dansk Kabel TV (part of TDC) Entrant Cable 12 Mbps / 2 Mbps National DKK 399 $45.09 Self: Free; On-Site: 695 none n/a No n/a No Denmark Telia-Stofa Entrant FlatRate DSL 2 Mbps / 384 kbps National DKK 149 $16.84 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Telia-Stofa Entrant DSL 4 Mbps / 384 kbps National DKK 199 $22.49 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Telia-Stofa Entrant DSL 6 Mbps / 384 kbps National DKK 239 $27.01 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Telia-Stofa Entrant DSL 12 Mbps / 512 kbps National DKK 279 $31.53 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Denmark Telia-Stofa Entrant DSL 25 Mbps / 1 Mbps National DKK 299 $33.79 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Telia-Stofa Entrant DSL 50 Mbps / 2 Mbps National DKK 399 $45.09 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Telia-Stofa Entrant FlexRate DSL 4 Mbps / 384 kbps National DKK 300 $33.90 Self: Free; Computer Installation: 499 none n/a No n/a No Estonia Elion Incumbent 53% Start DSL 1 Mbps / 1 Mbps National EEK 259 $26.83 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No http://www.elion.ee/wwwmain?screenI d=html.citizen-profile.5561&locale=et/ Elion Incumbent Kodulahendus DSL 4 Mbps / 1 Mbps National EEK 401 $41.53 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No Elion Incumbent Kodulahendus DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps National EEK 462 $47.85 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No Estonia Starman Entrant Home Internet Cable 2 Mbps / 250 kbps National EEK 299 $30.97 router installation: 180 private home network subscription fee: 5900, non- n/a No n/a No www.starman.ee/teenused/internet/ Starman Entrant Mini Internet Cable 500 kbps / 100 kbps National EEK 199 $20.61 router installation: 180 private home network subscription fee: 5900, non- n/a No n/a No Estonia STV Entrant STV Mikro Cable 256 kbps / 64 kbps Tallinn EEK 141 $14.60 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No http://stv.ee/content/est/83/225 STV Entrant STV Mini Cable 2 Mbps / 256 kbps Tallinn EEK 191 $19.78 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant STV Kodu Cable 3 Mbps / 256 kbps Tallinn EEK 241 $24.96 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant STV Kodu "X" Cable 4 Mbps / 512 kbps Tallinn EEK 291 $30.14 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant STV Kodu + Cable 5 Mbps / 512 kbps Tallinn EEK 341 $35.32 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant STV Pro Cable 6 Mbps / 512 kbps Tallinn EEK 391 $40.50 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant Saturn Mini FTTH 1 Mbps / 1 Mbps Tallinn EEK 149 $15.43 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant Saturn Neo FTTH 5 Mbps / 5 Mbps Tallinn EEK 199 $20.61 n/a n/a Lease: 58/month; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No STV Entrant Saturn Kodu FTTH 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps Tallinn EEK 299 $30.97 n/a n/a 58/ ; Purchase: 599/month (new), 299/month (used) No n/a No Finland Elisa Incumbent 34.0%** Elisa broadband Cable 600 kbps/600 kbps Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lehmossa, Riihimäki, Uusimaa Euro 17.9 $16.93 49 Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Elisa Incumbent Elisa broadband Cable 1.2 Mbps/600 Kbps Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lehmossa, Riihimäki, Uusimaa Euro 21.9 $20.72 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa broadband Cable 3Mbps/600 kbps Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lehmossa, Riihimäki, Uusimaa Euro 27.9 $26.40 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa broadband (no new sales) Cable 5Mbps/700 kbps Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lehmossa, Riihimäki, Uusimaa Euro 34.9 $33.02 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa broadband Cable 10Mbps/1Mbps Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lehmossa, Riihimäki, Uusimaa Euro 34.9 $33.02 49 Finland Elisa Incumbent Elisa broadband Cable 30Mbps/1Mbps Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lehmossa, Riihimäki, Uusimaa Euro 39.9 $37.75 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super FTTH 1 Mbps/1 Mbps Euro 21.9 $20.72 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super FTTH 5 Mbps/ 5 Mbps Euro 24.9 $23.56 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super FTTH 10Mbps/10Mbps Euro 32.9 $31.13 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super FTTH 50Mbps/ 10Mbps Euro 37.9 $35.86 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super FTTH 100M bps/ 10Mbps Euro 42.9 $40.59 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super Cable 1Mbps/1Mbps Euro 21.9 $20.72 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super Cable 5Mbps/1Mbps Euro 24.9 $23.56 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super Cable 10Mbps/1Mbps Euro 32.9 $31.13 49 Elisa Incumbent Elisa Super Cable 24M bps/1Mbops Euro 37.9 $35.86 49 Finland Sonera Incumbent 29.0%** Extra Normal ADSL 1Mbps/1Mbps Availability and prices vary by locality Euro 22.9 $21.67 Sonera Incumbent Extra Normal ADSL 10 Mbps/1Mbps Availability and prices vary by locality Euro 32.9 $31.13 Sonera Incumbent Extra Normal ADSL 24 Mbps/ 2 Mbps Availability and prices vary by locality Euro 42.9 $40.59 Sonera Incumbent Extra C FTTH 2 Mbps/ 1 Mbps Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kerava, Porvoo, Hyvinkää, Mäntsälä Tampere Euro 30.9 $29.23 Sonera Incumbent Extra C FTTH 10 Mbps Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kerava, Porvoo, Hyvinkää, Mäntsälä Tampere Euro 40.9 $38.69 Sonera Incumbent Extra C FTTH 100 Mbps Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kerava, Porvoo, Hyvinkää, Mäntsälä Tampere Euro 49.9 $47.21 DNA Group Entrant 16% DNA Broadband Cable Cable 110 Mbps Availability and prices vary by locality Euro 49.9 $47.21 129 http://www.dna.fi/YKSITYISILLE/LA AJAKAISTA/Sivut/Default.aspx/ Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Availability and prices vary by locality http://www.dna.fi/YKSITYISILLE/LA Finland DNA Group Entrant DNA Broadband DSL 1Mbps/1Mbps Euro 27.9 $26.40 129 AJAKAISTA/Sivut/Default.aspx/ Finland Finnet Group Entrant 12% ADSL 256/256 Euro 44.26 $41.87 127.89 Finnet Group Entrant ADSL 512 Euro 50.91 $48.16 129.42 Finnet Group Entrant ADSL 1Mbps Euro 70.73 $66.92 124.92 Finnet Group Entrant ADSL 2Mbps Euro 109.33 $103.43 127.2 France Orange Incumbent 47% Internet and Telephone DSL Up to 18 Mbps down (min 512) National Euro 39.9 $42.72 1 n/a 3 / month DSL/VOIP 12 months 29.9 for the first 3 months http://abonnez­vous.orange.fr/residentiel/comparer­offres-internet.aspx?idnode=90115005/ Orange Incumbent Internet and TV and Telephone DSL Up to 18 Mbps down (min 512) National Euro 39.9 $42.72 1 n/a 3 / month DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 months 29.9 for the first 3 months Orange Incumbent La Fibre (home) FTTH 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps Selected areas (need to specify location on the site) Euro 44.9 $48.07 n/a 9 for setup (after tax rebates) 3 / month FTTH/VOIP/IPTV 12 months First month free France Free (Iliad) Entrant 19% ADSL ADSL Up to 28 Mbps/Up to 1 Mbps (ATM) National Self-Install Internet+Telep one+Televisio n for 29.99 euro/month http://www.free.fr/ Free (Iliad) Entrant Fibre Optique FTTH 100Mbps/50Mbps National Self-Install Free (Iliad) Entrant Wi-Fi 802.11n Wi-Fi MiMo (Multiple-Input Multiple Output) Up to 300 Mbps/s National Self-Install Free (Iliad) Entrant Votre web National Self-Install France Neuf Telecom Entrant 21% Internet Only (unbundled areas) DSL Up to 20 Mbps down (min 512) National Euro 14.9 $15.95 Free n/a 3/month No 12 months No http://adsl.sfr.fr/tarifs-conditions­neufbox/forfaits-et-options Neuf Telecom Entrant Internet Only (non­unbundled areas) DSL 512 - 620 kbps National Euro 19.9 $21.31 Free n/a 3/month No 12 months No Neuf Telecom Entrant Neufbox Fiber FTTH 100 Mbps / 50 Mbps Paris, Nanterre Euro 29.9 $32.01 Free n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV 12 months No Neuf Telecom Entrant Neufbox Fiber FTTH 100 Mbps / 50 Mbps Pau, Lyon, Marseille Euro 34.9 $37.37 Free n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV 12 months No http://www.deutschetelekom.com/dtag/ Germany Deutsche Telecom Incumbent 46% Call & Surf Basic w/ Internet Flat rate/standard DSL 2 Mbps / 192 kbps National Euro 29.95 $33.69 Connection Fee: 59.95; Optional Installation: 69.98 none n/a DSL/VOIP 12 months No cms/content/dt/de/36448%3Bjsessioni d=EA531A741745B1110E6271D1B66 EE58B/ Deutsche Telecom Incumbent Call & Surf Basic w/ Internet Flat rate/universal DSL 2 Mbps / 192 kbps National Euro 33.95 $38.19 Connection Fee: 59.95; Optional Installation: 69.98 none n/a DSL/VOIP 12 months No Deutsche Telecom Incumbent Call & Surf Comfort/standard DSL 6 Mbps / 576 kbps National Euro 39.95 $44.94 Connection Fee: 59.95; Optional Installation: 69.98 none n/a DSL/VOIP 12 months No Deutsche Telecom Incumbent Call & Surf Comfort/universal DSL 6 Mbps / 576 kbps National Euro 43.95 $49.44 Connection Fee: 59.95; Optional Installation: 69.98 none n/a DSL/VOIP 12 months No Deutsche Telecom Incumbent Call & Surf Comfort plus/standard DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 49.95 $56.19 Connection Fee: 59.95; Optional Installation: 69.98 none n/a DSL/VOIP 12 months No Deutsche Telecom Incumbent Call & Surf Comfort plus/universal DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 53.95 $60.69 Connection Fee: 59.95; Optional Installation: 69.98 none n/a DSL/VOIP 12 months No Germany Alice Entrant Alice Light DSL Up to 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 24.9 $28.01 69.9 none Free No month-month 14.90 for first year (w/ 24 month contract) http://www.alice­dsl.de/kundencenter/export/de/residenti al/produkte/produktvergleich Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL 19.90 for first 29.9 $33.63 year (w/ 24 month Alice Entrant Alice Fun DSL Up to 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 69.9 none Free No month-month contract) 29.90 for first 39.9 $44.88 year (w/ 24 month Alice Entrant Alice Comfort DSL Up to 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 69.9 none Free No month-month contract) http://eshop.arcor.net/eshop/facade/97 027400/0/96/pk-detail-internet-flat- paket-6000.html?TSESSION=AQRXb­ sXWX6lrgkADwMAAAABAAQDAA Germany Arcor Entrant All inclusive package (6000) DSL 6 Mbps / 640 kbps National Euro 29.95 $33.69 n/a n/a Free No 24 month 19.95 for first year D8JAAGBAAAAACG36AeAAcEAABInpcx5sACgMAAAABAAsEAAABIpcx5sADAMAAAABAA0HAgECAwAAAABBgMAAAAAAAUHAgMAAwaAAUDAAD8JAAF/ A A n P Arcor Entrant All inclusive package (16000) DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 34.95 $39.31 n/a n/a Free No 24 month 24.95 for first year Germany Arcor Entrant All inclusive package + safe & comfort (6000) DSL 6 Mbps / 640 kbps National Euro 34.95 $39.31 n/a n/a Free No 24 month 24.95 for first year Arcor Entrant All inclusive package + safe & comfort (16000) DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 39.95 $44.94 n/a n/a Free No 24 month 29.95 for first year Arcor Entrant All inclusive package + premium mobile flat (6000) DSL 6 Mbps / 640 kbps National Euro 44.95 $50.56 n/a n/a Free DSL/WLAN 24 month 34.95 for first year Arcor Entrant All inclusive package + premium mobile flat (16000) DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 49.95 $56.19 n/a n/a Free DSL/WLAN 24 month 39.95 for first year Arcor Entrant Internet flat package (6000) DSL 6 Mbps / 640 kbps National Euro 24.95 $28.07 n/a n/a Free No 24 month No Arcor Entrant Internet flat package (16000) DSL 16 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 29.95 $33.69 n/a n/a Free No 24 month No Arcor Entrant Complete Connection (6000) DSL 1 Mbps down National Euro 19.95 $22.44 n/a n/a Free No 24 month No Germany Freenet Entrant DSL 2000 DSL 2 Mbps down National Euro 24.95 $28.07 Self: Free Expenses lump sum: 9.90 Basic: Free; Wireless: purchase for 19.95 No 24 month 9.95 for first three months http://www.freenet.de/freenet/dsl/order /index.html/ Freenet Entrant DSL 6000 DSL 6 Mbps down National Euro 29.95 $33.69 Self: Free Expenses lump sum: 9.90 Basic: Free; Wireless: purchase for 19.95 No 24 month 14.95 for first three months Freenet Entrant DSL 16000 DSL 16 Mbps down National Euro 34.95 $39.31 Self: Free Expenses lump sum: 9.90 Basic: Free; Wireless: purchase for 19.95 No 24 month 19.95 for first three months http://dsl.1und1.de/xml/order/DslEinsti egHomeNet%3Bjsessionid=DF30E167 E1370553D86E244CF57BBC86.TC1 Germany United Internet Entrant DSL HomeNet 6.000 DSL up to 6 Mbps down National Euro 29.99 $33.73 n/a Saving Preparation Fee: 59.95 Free DSL/VOIP 24 month Free for first 6 months 77b?__frame=_top&__lf=Einstieg&__ sendingdata=1&skin=homenet&linkId =hd.tab.dslhomenet&linkType=txt&lin kOrigin=DslEinstieg/ United Internet Entrant DSL HomeNet 16.000 DSL up to 16 Mbps down National Euro 34.99 $39.36 n/a Saving Preparation Fee: 59.95 Free DSL/VOIP 24 month Free for first 6 months United Internet Entrant DSL HomeNet 16.000 Entertainment DSL up to 16 Mbps down National Euro 49.99 $56.23 n/a Saving Preparation Fee: 59.95 Free DSL/VOIP 24 month Free for first 6 months Germany Versatel Entrant Basic Flat rate DSL 2000 DSL 2 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 19.9 $22.38 Self: free; On-site: 79.50 none 3.50 / month No 24 month No http://www.versatel.de/de/popup­seiten/produkt-downloads.html/ Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Versatel Entrant DSL 6000 DSL 6 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 22.4 $25.20 Self: free; On-site: 79.50 none 3.50 / month No 24 month No Versatel Entrant DSL 16000 DSL 16 Mbps / 800 kbps National Euro 27.4 $30.82 Self: free; On-site: 79.50 none 3.50 / month No 24 month No Greece OTE Incumbent 58% Conn-x 2Mbps DSL 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 16.5 $21.40 Self: Free; On-Site: 53.54 Activation Fee: 41.64 Free No 12 month No http://oteshop.ote.gr/storefront/en/for­the-home/conn-x-adsl/cos_cat_003­cos_subcat_100-p1.html/ OTE Incumbent Conn-x 8Mbps DSL 8 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 22.5 $29.18 Self: Free; On-Site: 53.54 Activation Fee: 41.64 Free No 12 month No OTE Incumbent Conn-x 24Mbps DSL 24 Mbps / ? Kbps National Euro 27.9 $36.19 Self: Free; On-Site: 53.54 Activation Fee: 41.64 Free No 12 month No OTE Incumbent Conn-x for students DSL 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 11.9 $15.43 Self: Free; On-Site: 53.54 Activation Fee: Free Free No 12 month No OTE Incumbent DSL 8 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 15.9 $20.62 Self: Free; On-Site: 53.54 Activation Fee: Free Free No 12 month No HOL Entrant ADSL Internet DSL 6 Mbps down National Euro 16.5 $21.40 On Site: 49.90 Activation Fee: Free 4.4 No month-month 11.90 for the first 8 months if prepaid http://www.hol.gr/default.asp?pID=12 &ct=6&la=1/ 13.60 for the 20.9 $27.11 Activation Fee: first 7 months Greece HOL Entrant DSL 24 Mbps down National Euro On Site: 49.90 Free 4.4 No month-month if prepaid HOL Entrant ADSL University DSL 6 Mbps down National Euro 9.9 $12.84 On Site: 49.90 Activation Fee: Free 4.4 No month-month No Hong Kong Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited bb25 Fiber 25 Mbps (up/down) National HK$ 288 $40.60 550 Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited bb50 Fiber 50 Mbps (up/down) National HK$ 328 $46.24 550 Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited bb100 Fiber 100 Mbps (up/down) National HK$ 398 $56.10 550 Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited bb200 Fiber 200 Mbps (up/down) National HK$ 688 $96.98 Exempted 24 months Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited bb1000 Fiber 1000 Mbps (up/down) National HK$ 1680 $236.82 Exempted 24 months Hong Kong Hutchison Global Communications Limited 10 Mbps Fiber to the building National HK$ 188 $26.50 26 months Hutchison Global Communications Limited 30 Mbps Fiber to the building National HK$ 198 $27.91 26 months Hutchison Global Communications Limited 50 Mbps Fiber to the building National HK$ 228 $32.14 26 months Hutchison Global Communications Limited 100 Mbps Fiber to the building National HK$ 298 $42.01 26 months http://www.newworldtel.com/wps/port New World Telecommunications Limited Ethernet (VDSL) 1.5 Mbps National HK$ 158 $22.27 Self: Free; On-Site: 530 6 months al/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMn Mz0vM0Y_QjzKLN4g3DPUGSYGY xqb6kWhCjgiRoNQ8fV­P_NxUfW_9AP2C3NCIckdHRQAfJh Kp/delta/base64xml/L3dJdyEvd0ZNQ UFzQUMvNElVRS82XzBfMjdU?NO DE_URL=Consumer­Broadband%20Services/ Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL http://www.newworldtel.com/wps/port New World Telecommunications Limited Ethernet (VDSL) 3 Mbps National HK$ 188 $26.50 Self: Free; On-Site: 530 6 months al/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMn Mz0vM0Y_QjzKLN4g3DPUGSYGY xqb6kWhCjgiRoNQ8fV­P_NxUfW_9AP2C3NCIckdHRQAfJh Kp/delta/base64xml/L3dJdyEvd0ZNQ UFzQUMvNElVRS82XzBfMjdU?NO DE_URL=Consumer­Broadband%20Services/ http://www.newworldtel.com/wps/port New World Telecommunications Limited Ethernet (VDSL) 6 Mbps National HK$ 218 $30.73 Self: Free; On-Site: 530 6 months al/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMn Mz0vM0Y_QjzKLN4g3DPUGSYGY xqb6kWhCjgiRoNQ8fV­P_NxUfW_9AP2C3NCIckdHRQAfJh Kp/delta/base64xml/L3dJdyEvd0ZNQ UFzQUMvNElVRS82XzBfMjdU?NO DE_URL=Consumer­Broadband%20Services/ PCCW-HKT Telephone Limited and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited 1000M Fiber Broadband Service Plan Fiber Up to 1000M/Up to 1000M National HK$ 2188 $308.43 24 months Waive $530 now Unlimited Usage http://www.netvigator.com PCCW-HKT Telephone Limited and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited 100M Fiber Broadband Service Plan Fiber Up to 100M/Up to 100M National HK$ 588 $82.89 24 months Waive $530 now Unlimited Usage http://www.netvigator.com PCCW-HKT Telephone Limited and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited 30M Fiber Broadband Service Plan Fiber Up to 30M/Up to 18M National HK$ 256 $36.09 18 months 18 months and one month fee waived/24 months and Unlimited Usage http://www.netvigator.com PCCW-HKT Telephone Limited and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited 18M Fiber Broadband Service Plan (with indoor and outdoor wireless solution) Fiber Up to 18M National HK$ 266 $37.50 18 months (Netvigator) and Indoor and Outdoor Unlimited Usage http://www.netvigator.com PCCW-HKT Telephone Limited and Hong Kong Telecommunications 398 $56.10 http://www.netvigator.com (HKT) Limited 8M Single User Plan Up to 8M National HK$ 200 Hours Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (i-Cable) i-Cable Broadband Service Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Not identified on website National HK$ 248 $34.96 450 300 12 months http://www.i­cable.com/ourservices/cablemodem/e­home.html/ Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (i-Cable) DSL 24 Mbps down National HK$ 14.9 $2.10 On Site: 49.90 Activation Fee: Free 4.4 No month-month No Hungary T-Home Incumbent 43% DSL Easy DSL 2 Mbps / 192 kbps National HUF 2800 $19.54 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 15600 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No http://www.t­home.hu/lakossagi/internet/dijcsomago k_uj_elofizetoknek/ Hungary T-Home Incumbent DSL Happy DSL 2 Mbps / 192 kbps National HUF 3850 $26.87 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent DSL Medium DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National HUF 6150 $42.91 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent DSL Extra DSL 25 Mbps / 5 Mbps National HUF 8250 $57.57 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Kabelnet Easy Cable 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National HUF 2850 $19.89 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 15600 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Kabelnet Happy Cable 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National HUF 3850 $26.87 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Kabelnet Medium Cable 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps National HUF 6150 $42.91 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Kabelnet Extra Cable 25 Mbps / 5 Mbps National HUF 8250 $57.57 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Optinet Easy FTTH 5 Mbps / 2.5 Mbps Budapest and several other cities HUF 2800 $19.54 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 15600 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL T-Home Incumbent Optinet Happy FTTH 5 Mbps / 2.5 Mbps Budapest and several other cities HUF 3850 $26.87 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Optinet Medium FTTH 15 Mbps / 7.5 Mbps Budapest and several other cities HUF 6150 $42.91 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Optinet Extra FTTH 25 Mbps / 12.5 Mbps Budapest and several other cities HUF 8250 $57.57 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No T-Home Incumbent Optinet Super FTTH 50 Mbps / 25 Mbps Budapest and several other cities HUF 11850 $82.69 Optional, price unknown Activation Fee: Free; Contract Fee: 37500 Free with contract DSL/VOIP/IPTV 12 Months No EnterNet Entrant Privat prepaid csomag DSL 1280 / 128 kbps n/a HUF 2390 $16.68 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No http://www.enternet.hu/adsl/enternet EnterNet Entrant Privat Csomag DSL 1280 / 128 kbps n/a HUF 2990 $20.86 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No EnterNet Entrant Tempo prepaid csomag DSL 2560 / 192 kbps n/a HUF 2590 $18.07 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No EnterNet Entrant Tempo csomag DSL 2560 / 192 kbps n/a HUF 3490 $24.35 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No EnterNet Entrant Hobbi csomag DSL 4480 / 256 kbps n/a HUF 3990 $27.84 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No EnterNet Entrant Komfort csomag DSL 8096 / 512 kbps n/a HUF 4990 $34.82 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No EnterNet Entrant Extra csomag DSL 18432 / 1024 kbps n/a HUF 6990 $48.78 n/a none n/a No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home Prepaid Alpha DSL 1280 / 128 kbps National HUF 2550 $17.79 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No http://www.externet.hu/otthoni_korlatl an_adsl_uj_elofizeto_tcom.html/ Externet Entrant Home Prepaid Tango DSL 2560 / 192 kbps National HUF 3550 $24.77 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home Prepaid Bravo DSL 4480 / 256 kbps National HUF 5940 $41.45 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Hungary Externet Entrant Home Prepaid Charlie DSL 8096 / 512 kbps National HUF 9550 $66.64 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home Alpha DSL 1280 / 128 kbps National HUF 3050 $21.28 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home Tango DSL 2560 / 192 kbps National HUF 3740 $26.10 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home Bravo DSL 4480 / 256 kbps National HUF 6140 $42.84 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home Bravo DSL 8096 / 512 kbps National HUF 8060 $56.24 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Home VDSL DSL 25000 / 4096 kbps National HUF 9990 $69.71 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Alfa Prepaid Xpress DSL 3072 / 384 kbps National HUF 4875 $34.02 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Externet Entrant Bravo Prepaid Xpress DSL 5120 / 512 kbps National HUF 5969 $41.65 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Prepaid Express Charlie DSL 10240 / 1024 kbps National HUF 8844 $61.71 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Alpha Xpress DSL 3072 / 384 kbps National HUF 5198 $36.27 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Xpress Bravo DSL 5120 / 512 kbps National HUF 6219 $43.40 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Externet Entrant Xpress Charlie DSL 10240 / 1024 kbps National HUF 9344 $65.20 n/a n/a One time: 7150 No 12 Months No Invitel Entrant Rajt package DSL 8096 / 512 kbps National HUF 2990 $20.86 Free Service Fee: 2100 n/a No 12 Months No http://english.invitel.hu/MainPage/AtH ome/Internet/ Invitel Entrant Tempo package DSL 8096 / 512 kbps National HUF 4990 $34.82 Free Service Fee: 2100 n/a No 12 Months No Invitel Entrant Turbo package DSL 8096 / 512 kbps National HUF 7990 $55.75 Free Service Fee: 2100 n/a No 12 Months No Invitel Entrant ADSL 1M 1GB DSL 1280 / 128 kbps National HUF 3290 $22.96 Free Service Fee: 2100 n/a No 12 Months 1645 for first 6 months Invitel Entrant ADSL 1M DSL 1280 / 128 kbps National HUF 4290 $29.94 Free Service Fee: 2100 n/a No 12 Months 2145 for first 6 months Invitel Entrant ADSL 4M DSL 4480 / 256 kbps National HUF 7290 $50.87 Free Service Fee: 2100 n/a No 12 Months 3645 for first 6 months UPC Entrant Start Cable 1 Mbps / 512 kbps National HUF 2500 $17.44 Self: Free; On-Site: n/a n/a n/a No n/a No http://www.upc.hu/en/upc_internet UPC Entrant Bronze Cable 4 Mbps / 1 Mbps National HUF 4700 $32.80 Self: Free; On-Site: n/a n/a n/a No n/a No UPC Entrant Silver Cable 15 Mbps / 2 Mbps National HUF 7300 $50.94 Self: Free; On-Site: n/a n/a n/a No n/a No UPC Entrant Gold Cable 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps National HUF 9300 $64.90 Self: Free; On-Site: n/a n/a n/a No n/a No Iceland Siminn Incumbent Good DSL 1 Mbps down National ISK 4190 $37.42 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No http://www.siminn.co.uk/residential/int ernet Siminn Incumbent Better DSL 2 Mbps down National ISK 5190 $46.36 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No Siminn Incumbent Best DSL up to 8 Mbps down National ISK 6190 $55.29 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No Siminn Incumbent Unsurpassable DSL up to 12 Mbps down National ISK 6690 $59.75 n/a n/a n/a No n/a No OG Vodafone Entrant 15% The Nice Connection DSL/FTTH if fiber connection: 50 Mbps down; if DSL connection: up to 12 Mbps National ISK 4190 $37.42 6263 none Rent: 350 / month; Purchase: 12900 No month-month Free installation w/ 6 month commitment http://www.vodafone.is/en/internet/ OG Vodafone Entrant The Hip Connection DSL/FTTH if fiber connection: 50 Mbps down; if DSL connection: up to 12 Mbps National ISK 5190 $46.36 6263 none Rent: 350 / month; Purchase: 12900 No month-month Free installation w/ 6 month commitment Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL OG Vodafone Entrant The Super Connection DSL/FTTH if fiber connection: 50 Mbps down; if DSL connection: up to 12 Mbps National ISK 6190 $55.29 6263 none Rent: 350 / month; Purchase: 12900 No month-month Free installation w/ 6 month commitment OG Vodafone Entrant The Hip Connection (no fixed line) DSL/FTTH if fiber connection: 50 Mbps down; if DSL connection: up to 12 Mbps National ISK 5190 $46.36 6263 none Rent: 350 / month; Purchase: 12900 No month-month No OG Vodafone Entrant The Super Connection (no fixed line) DSL/FTTH Mbps down; if DSL connection: up to 12 Mbps National ISK 6190 $55.29 6263 none Rent: 350 / month; Purchase: 12900 No month-month No http://www.eircom.ie/cgi­ bin/bvsm/bveircom/bladerunner/show Content.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0 615740908.1247689449@@@@&BV _EngineID=cccdadehkjilejjcefeceiedffn dffj.0&cid=BBComp&site=Res&chanI 51% 25.09 $23.36 d=-536889713&storeChanId=­ 536889713&clickIdAction=addClickID _gateway&clickIdTo=/bveircom/blader Ireland Eircom Incumbent Stand Alone Broadband DSL Up to 1 Mbps / 128 kbps National Euro Connection: Free line rental fee: unspecified Free No 6 Months First month free unner/showContent.jsp&clickFrom=/b veircom/bladerunner/showContent.jsp &clickFromCID=NewBundleCompare Table&clickFromCategory=null/ 25.09 $23.36 http://www.eircom.ie/cgi­bin/bvsm/bveircom/bladerunner/show Content.jsp?BV_EngineID=cccfadehli khggdcefeceiedfgodfik.0&BV_SessionI D=@@@@1828903919.1248871836 Ireland Eircom Incumbent 1 MB Broadband DSL 1000/ 128 kbps National Euro Connection: Free Not included Free No 6 Months First month free @@@@&cid=BBResults&option1=0 &option2=1&option3=2&option4=6/ Eircom Incumbent 3 Mb Broadband DSL 3000/ 128 kbps National Euro 30.11 $28.04 Connection: Free Not included Free No 6 Months First month free Eircom Incumbent 1 MB with Eircom talktime family DSL 1000/ 128 kbps National Euro 50.15 $46.69 Connection: Free Included Free Yes 12 months Ireland BT Ireland Entrant 9% Option 1 DSL Up to 24 Mbps in certain areas, up to 1Mbps for all others National Euro 22.59 $21.03 Connection: Free none Free No 12 Months No http://www.btireland.ie/AtHome_bb.sh tml/ BT Ireland Entrant Option 2 DSL Up to 24 Mbps in certain areas, up to 3 Mbps for all others National Euro 32.63 $30.38 Connection: Free none Free No 12 Months No BT Ireland Entrant Option 3 DSL Up to 24 Mbps in certain areas, up to 7.6 Mbps for all others National Euro 42.67 $39.73 Connection: Free none Free No 12 Months No Ireland Digiweb Entrant 3% DSL DSL 3 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 29.95 $27.89 n/a Activation: Free Free No 12 Months No http://www.digiweb.ie/home/dsl Digiweb Entrant DSL Xtra DSL 7.6 Mbps / 672 kbps National Euro 39.95 $37.20 n/a Activation: Free Free No 12 Months No Digiweb Entrant DSL Pro DSL 10 Mbps / 832 kbps National Euro 89.95 $83.75 n/a Activation: Free Free No 12 Months No Ireland Irish Broadband Entrant Ripwave 1Mb Plug & Play 1 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 19.03 $17.72 n/a Activation: 37.65 n/a No 12 Months No http://www.irishbroadband.ie/products. php?cbo=1/ Irish Broadband Entrant Ripwave 2Mb Plug & Play 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 27.06 $25.20 n/a Activation: 37.65 n/a No 12 Months No Irish Broadband Entrant Go! Plug & Play 512 kbps / 128 kbps National Euro 19.03 $17.72 n/a Activation: 37.65 One-Time: 99 No 12 Months No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Ireland Irish Broadband Entrant Go! Plus Plug & Play 1 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 27.06 $25.20 n/a Activation: 37.65 One-Time: 99 No 12 Months No Irish Broadband Entrant Imagine up to 1 Mb DSL 1 Mbps / 128 kbps National Euro 15.06 $14.02 n/a Activation: Free One-Time: 99.41 No 12 Months No Irish Broadband Entrant Imagine up to 3 Mb DSL 3 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 25.1 $23.37 n/a Activation: Free One-Time: 99.41 No 12 Months No Irish Broadband Entrant Imagine up to 7.6 Mb DSL 7.6 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 35.14 $32.72 n/a Activation: Free One-Time: 99.41 No 12 Months No Ireland UPC Entrant 13% Broadband Basic Cable 1 Mbps / 128 kbps National Euro 24 $22.35 Connection: Free; Installation: n/a none One-Time: 49.99 Cable/phone 12 Months Half price for first 3 months http://www.upc.ie/internet UPC Entrant Broadband Value Cable 3 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 22 $20.48 Connection: Free; Installation: n/a none One-Time: 49.99 No 12 Months Half price for first 3 months UPC Entrant Broadband Express Cable 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 32 $29.80 Connection: Free; Installation: n/a none Free No 12 Months Half price for first 3 months UPC Entrant Broadband Ultra Cable 20 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National Euro 42 $39.11 Connection: Free; Installation: n/a none Free No 12 Months Half price for first 3 months Italy Telecom Italia Incumbent 61% Alice ADSL/ADSL2 + 7Mbps/384Kbps National Euro 19.95 $22.27 154.8 none free Free Installation by 2009 Oct 31 http://translate.google.com/translate?hl =en&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2 Fwww.alice.it%2F Telecom Italia Incumbent Alice ADSL/ADSL2 + 20Mbps/1Mbps National Euro 24.95 $27.85 154.8 none free Free Installation by 2009 Oct 31 Telecom Italia Incumbent Night & Weekend ADSL 640Kbps/256Kbps National Euro 9.95 $11.10 154.8 none free Free Installation by 2009 Oct 31 http://www.fastweb.it/offerte/promozio Certain areas 39.9 $44.53 16.08 Until ni-connessione-adsl-a- Italy Fastweb Entrant Naviga Casa DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps (unknown) Euro Free n/a Free DSL/VOIP n/a Jan. 2010 casa/#serv_inclusi/ Fastweb Entrant FTTH 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps All other areas Euro 39.9 $44.53 Free n/a Free FTTH/VOIP n/a 16.08 Until Jan. 2010 Italy Libero Entrant ADSL Light DSL 1.2 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 9.95 $11.10 n/a Activation: Free 3 / month No n/a No http://www.libero.it Libero Entrant ADSL Flat DSL 7 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 19.95 $22.27 n/a Activation: Free 3 / month No n/a First two months free Libero Entrant ADSL 20 Mega DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 24.95 $27.85 n/a Activation: Free 3 / month No n/a First two months free Italy Tiscali Entrant ADSL 8 Mega DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 19.95 $22.27 n/a Activation: Free n/a No n/a First two months: 9.95 http://www.tiscali.it 24.95 $27.85 First two Tiscali Entrant ADSL 20 Mega DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro n/a Activation: Free n/a No n/a months: 9.95 Japan NTT East Japan Incumbent MORE III DSL 47 Mbps / 5 Mbps n/a JPY 5302.5 $39.47 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL 514.5 / month No n/a No http://www.ntt­east.co.jp/product_e/05/2.html/ NTT East Japan Incumbent MORE II DSL 40 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 5197.5 $38.69 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 514.5 / month No n/a No NTT East Japan Incumbent MORE DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 5092.5 $37.91 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 514.5 / month No n/a No Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL NTT East Japan Incumbent 8 Mbps Type DSL 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 4987.5 $37.13 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 462 / month No n/a No Japan NTT East Japan Incumbent 1.5 Mbps Type DSL 1.5 Mbps / 512 kbps n/a JPY 4777.5 $35.56 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 462 / month No n/a No NTT East Japan Incumbent Entry DSL 1 Mbps / 512 kbps n/a JPY 3097.5 $23.06 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 462 / month No n/a No NTT East Japan Incumbent B FLET FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down Certain areas (unknown) JPY 6300 $46.89 Free Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; Optical network unit setup: 945 basic: 380 / month; Installation: self -free, on-site 4400. No 12 months First two months free http://flets.com/english/opt/charge_fm. html/ Japan NTT West Japan Incumbent MORE SPECIAL DSL 47 Mbps / 5 Mbps n/a JPY 5260.5 $39.16 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 462 / month No n/a No http://www.ntt­west.co.jp/service_guide/5great/great0 3.html/ NTT West Japan Incumbent MORE 40 DSL 40 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 5260.5 $39.16 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL 462 / month No n/a No NTT West Japan Incumbent MORE 24 DSL 24 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 5299 $39.44 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL 462 / month No n/a No NTT West Japan Incumbent MORE DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 5155.5 $38.38 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL 462 / month No n/a No NTT West Japan Incumbent 8 Mbps Plan DSL 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps n/a JPY 5050.5 $37.59 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 462 / month No n/a No NTT West Japan Incumbent 1.5 Mbps Plan DSL 1.5 Mbps / 512 kbps n/a JPY 4840.5 $36.03 4725+[2100 (self) or 14700 (on-site)] Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; ADSL wiring setup: 945 462 / month No n/a No NTT West Japan Incumbent FLET's HIKARI PREMIUM - Family FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down Certain areas (unknown) JPY 5218.5 $38.84 4725 Contract Fee: 840; Telephone exchange setup: 1050; Optical network unit setup: 945 n/a No n/a No http://www.ntt­west.co.jp/service_guide/5great/great1 3.html/ Japan Jupiter Telecommunications Entrant Net Ultra 160M Course Cable/FTTH Hybrid 160 Mbps / 10 Mbps National, except certain areas JPY 6300 $46.89 n/a n/a 525 / month No n/a No http://www.jcom.co.jp/english/services /net/lineup.html/ Jupiter Telecommunications Entrant Net 40M Course Cable/FTTH Hybrid 40 Mbps / 2 Mbps National, except certain areas JPY 5775 $42.99 n/a n/a 525 / month No n/a No Jupiter Telecommunications Entrant Net 24M Course Cable/FTTH Hybrid 24 Mbps / 1 Mbps National, except certain areas JPY 5229 $38.92 n/a n/a 525 / month No n/a No Jupiter Telecommunications Entrant Net 1M Course Cable/FTTH Hybrid 1 Mbps / 512 kbps National, except certain areas JPY 3129 $23.29 n/a n/a 525 / month No n/a No Japan Yahoo Japan Entrant 8M DSL 8 Mbps / .9 Mbps National JPY 4954 $36.88 Construction Cost: 5040 Connection Fee: 1837; Basic Fee: 1490; Provider Fee: 1490 490 No 24 months First month free, 3379 thereafter for 10 months http://bbpromo.yahoo.co.jp Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Yahoo Japan Entrant 12M DSL 12 Mbps / 1 Mbps National JPY 5374 $40.00 Construction Cost: 5040 Connection Fee: 1837; Basic Fee: 1490; Provider Fee: 1490 890 No 24 months First month free, 3799 thereafter for 10 months Yahoo Japan Entrant 26M DSL 26 Mbps / 1 Mbps National JPY 5689 $42.35 Construction Cost: 5040 Connection Fee: 1837; Basic Fee: 1490; Provider Fee: 1490 990 No 24 months First month free, 4114 thereafter for 10 months Yahoo Japan Entrant 50M DSL 50 Mbps / 3 Mbps National JPY 5794 $43.13 Construction Cost: 5040 Connection Fee: 1837; Basic Fee: 1490; Provider Fee: 1490 990 No 24 months First month free, 4219 thereafter for 10 months 1837; Basic Fee: free, 4534 6109 $45.47 Construction Cost: 1490; Provider thereafter for Yahoo Japan Entrant 50 M Revo DSL 50.5 Mbps / 12.5 Mbps National JPY 5040 Fee: 1490 1290 No 24 months 10 months Korea Korea Telecom Incumbent KT QOOK Internet(Light) FTTH 50Mbps/50Mbps KRW 25,500 $29.24 30,000(Free if more than 1year contract) none 3000 3years Korea Telecom Incumbent KT QOOK Internet(Special) FTTH 100Mbps/100Mbps KRW 28,800 $33.03 30,000(Free if more than 1year contract) none 3000 3,4years Korea Telecom Incumbent KT QOOK Internet(Checkline) ADSL 128Kbps/256Kbps National KRW 17,850 $20.47 30,000(Free if more than 1year contract) none 8000 3years Korea Korea Telecom Incumbent KT QOOK Internet(Skyline) Satellite 512Kbps/2Mbps National KRW 112,000 $128.44 1,000,000 none 10000 3years Korea Telecom Incumbent NESPOT Wi-Fi National KRW 13500 $15.48 Free none Free 3years Korea Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan(100M) FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 33000 $37.84 30000 n/a Free No month to month Installation waived with 1 year+ contract http://www.skbroadband.com/eng/ipro duct/evalley.asp/ Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan(100M) FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 32010 $36.71 30000 n/a Free No 12 months Installation waived with 1 year+ contract Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan(100M) FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 32350 $37.10 30000 n/a Free No 24 months Installation waived with 1 year+ contract Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan(100M) FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 29700 $34.06 30000 n/a Free No 36 months Installation waived with 1 year+ contract Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan(100M) FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 28050 $32.17 30000 n/a Free No 40 months Installation waived with 1 year+ contract Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan(100M) FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 27390 $31.41 30000 n/a Free No 48 months Installation waived with 1 year+ contract Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Lan Bundle FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 29700 $34.06 Free n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP 36 months No http://www.skbroadband.com/eng/ipro duct/070.asp/ Hanaro Telecom (SK broadband Entrant Fiber Land Bundle with TV FTTH Up to 100 Mbps down National KRW 36630 $42.01 Free n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV 36 months No Latvia Lattelecom Incumbent 46% Internet 1 DSL 2 Mbps / 512 kbps National LVL 12.18 $30.60 Self: free; On-site: 22.97 For new line: 17.94 (w/ 18 month contract), 22.97 (w/o contract) purchase for 29.90 No month to month W/ 24 month contract, free on-site installation and modem http://www.lattelecom.lv/majai/internet s/internets_123/?ltc_nav40282=8766& ltc_nav19027=3323/ Lattelecom Incumbent Internet 2 DSL 5 Mbps / 523 kbps National LVL 15.28 $38.39 Self: free; On-site: 22.97 For new line: 17.94 (w/ 18 month contract), 22.97 (w/o purchase for 29.90 No month to month W/ 24 month contract, free on-site installation and Lattelecom Incumbent Internet 3 DSL 10 Mbps / 800 kbps National LVL 17.32 $43.52 Self: free; On-site: 22.97 For new line: 17.94 (w/ 18 month contract), 22.97 (w/o purchase for 29.90 No month to month W/ 24 month contract, free on-site installation and Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Latvia Balticom Entrant Home Connections -Basic Latvia: 15 Mbps / 2 Mbps; International: 10 Mbps / 512 kbps Plyavnieki, Purvciems, Riga, Zolitude, Ilguciems, Yugla, Imants, Vecmilgravis and Šampetera. LVL 12.1 $30.40 Connection fee: 24.2 n/a n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, first month free & free connection; with / 24 month contract, first year 60% off & free connection http://www.balticom.lv/index­lat.php?PHPSESSID=035168d4bed73 0ba72b65e0f0e63f677&p=4&pp=5/ Balticom Entrant Home Connections -Professional Latvia: 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps; International: 15 Mbps / 1 Mbps Plyavnieki, Purvciems, Riga, Zolitude, Ilguciems, Yugla, Imants, Vecmilgravis LVL 16.94 $42.56 Connection fee: 33.88 n/a n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, first month free & free http://www.svnets.lv Latvia Baltinet Data Entrant Basic DSL Latvia: 10 Mbps / 2 Mbps; International: 5 Mbps / 1 Mbps National LVL 12.1 $30.40 Connection fee: free n/a n/a No n/a n/a Extra DSL Latvia: 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps; International: 10 Mbps / 3 Mbps National LVL 16.3 $40.95 Connection fee: free n/a n/a No n/a n/a Lux DSL Latvia: 50 Mbps / 5 Mbps; International: 15 Mbps / 5 Mbps National LVL 24.2 $60.80 Connection fee: free n/a n/a No n/a n/a http://www.baltkom.lv/lv/privatpersona 10.5 $26.38 Purchase: 39.53; Monthly Rental: m/internet/enet.html%3Bjsessionid=93 B6940EC74EB78038799C82E99DDD Latvia Baltkom TV Entrant Start Tariff Cable 5 Mbps / 5 Mbps National LVL n/a n/a 3.95 No n/a n/a F1/ Baltkom TV Entrant Active Rate Cable 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps National LVL 12.5 $31.41 n/a n/a Purchase: 39.53; Monthly Rental: 3.95 No n/a n/a Baltkom TV Entrant Professional Cable 15 Mbps / 15 Mbps National LVL 17 $42.71 n/a n/a Purchase: 39.53; Monthly Rental: 3.95 No n/a n/a Baltkom TV Entrant Business Plans Cable 20 Mbps / 20 Mbps National LVL 22.5 $56.53 n/a n/a Purchase: 39.53; Monthly Rental: 3.95 No n/a n/a Latvia Dautkom TV Entrant Silver Cable 2 Mbps / 512 kbps National LVL 7.18 $18.04 Connection fee: 18.15 none n/a No month to month w/ 18 month contract, free connection http://www.dautkom.lv/?lang=ru&id=1 6/ w/ 18 month 10.25 $25.75 Connection fee: month to contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Gold Cable 4 Mbps / 1 Mbps National LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection w/ 18 month 15.38 $38.64 Connection fee: month to contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Platinum Cable 10 Mbps / 2.5 Mbps National LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection Rugeli, Kryzhi, Cherepovo Lake Shunya st. Valnu, partly the city center and the New 6 $15.08 Connection fee: month to w/ 18 month contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Bronze FTTH 1 Mbps / 1 Mbps Forshtadta. LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection Dautkom TV Entrant Silver FTTH 3 Mbps / 3 Mbps Rugeli, Kryzhi, Cherepovo Lake Shunya st. Valnu, partly the city center and the New Forshtadta. LVL 9 $22.61 Connection fee: 18.15 none n/a No month to month w/ 18 month contract, free connection Dautkom TV Entrant Gold FTTH 8 Mbps / 8 Mbps Rugeli, Kryzhi, Cherepovo Lake Shunya st. Valnu, partly the city center LVL 12 $30.15 Connection fee: 18.15 none n/a No month to month w/ 18 month contract, free connection Rugeli, Kryzhi, Cherepovo Lake Shunya st. Valnu, partly the city center and the New 17 $42.71 Connection fee: month to w/ 18 month contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Platinum FTTH 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps Forshtadta. LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection w/ 18 month 6 $15.08 Connection fee: month to contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Bronze FTTH 1 Mbps / 1 Mbps National LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL w/ 18 month 9 $22.61 Connection fee: month to contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Silver FTTH 2 Mbps / 2 Mbps National LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection w/ 18 month 12 $30.15 Connection fee: month to contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Gold FTTH 4 Mbps / 4 Mbps National LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection w/ 18 month 17 $42.71 Connection fee: month to contract, free Dautkom TV Entrant Platinum FTTH 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps National LVL 18.15 none n/a No month connection Latvia Izzi Entrant 1 Cable 25 Mbps / 10 Mbps National LVL 12.5 $31.41 Connection fee: 14.90 none modem rental (if over cable TV): 1.50; cable modem purchase: 29.90 No n/a No http://www.izzi.lv/en/majas-interneta­tarifi/ Izzi Entrant 2 Cable 50 Mbps / 15 Mbps National LVL 15.5 $38.94 Connection fee: 14.90 none modem rental (if over cable TV): 1.50; cable modem purchase: 29.90 No n/a No modem rental (if 18.5 $46.48 Connection fee: over cable TV): 1.50; cable modem Izzi Entrant 3 Cable 100 Mbps / 50 Mbps National LVL 14.90 none purchase: 29.90 No n/a No Latvia Livas Net Entrant Email Cable Up to 2 Mbps down National LVL 4.5 $11.31 n/a n/a Purchase for 24.99; or rent 1.5 / month No n/a No http://www.livas.lv/index.php?parent= 1&cid=19&lang=lat/ Livas Net Entrant Start Cable Up to 4 Mbps down National LVL 7.5 $18.84 n/a n/a Purchase for 24.99; or rent 1.5 / month No n/a No Livas Net Entrant Top Cable Up to 8 Mbps down National LVL 9.5 $23.87 n/a n/a Purchase for 24.99; or rent 1.5 / month No n/a No Livas Net Entrant Pro Cable Up to 16 Mbps down National LVL 12.5 $31.41 n/a n/a Purchase for 24.99; or rent 1.5 / month No n/a No Latvia MPE NET Entrant Local Cable 10 Mbps National LVL 7.7 $19.35 Free n/a n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, first 2 months free; w/ 24 month contract, 1st year 50% off http://www.mpe.lv/mpe2/site/lat/cenra dis MPE NET Entrant Teachers Cable 5 Mbps / 2 Mbps National LVL 11.89 $29.87 Free n/a n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, first 2 months free; w/ 24 month MPE NET Entrant Luxe Cable 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps National LVL 15.08 $37.89 Free n/a n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, first 2 months free; w/ 24 month Latvia PRONETS Entrant Children DSL (unclear) 5 Mbps / 1 Mbps National LVL 8.3 $20.85 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months http://www.pronets.lv/index.php?main =3/ Latvia PRONETS Entrant Kids Plus DSL (unclear) 10 Mbps / 5 Mbps National LVL 9.7 $24.37 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months advance, get 1 free; pay 3 months advance, get 5% PRONETS Entrant Economy FTTH (unclear) 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps National LVL 10.3 $25.88 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months advance, get 1 free; pay 3 months advance, get 5% Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL PRONETS Entrant Best FTTH (unclear) 20 Mbps / 10 Mbps National LVL 12.1 $30.40 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months advance, get 1 free; pay 3 months advance, get 5% PRONETS Entrant Universal FTTH (unclear) 25 Mbps / 25 Mbps National LVL 14.3 $35.93 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months advance, get 1 free; pay 3 months advance, get 5% PRONETS Entrant Solid FTTH (unclear) 50 Mbps / 25 Mbps National LVL 17 $42.71 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months advance, get 1 free; pay 3 months advance, get 5% PRONETS Entrant Business FTTH (unclear) 50 Mbps / 50 Mbps National LVL 20.3 $51.01 n/a n/a n/a No 18 months Pay 12 months advance, get 3 free; pay 6 months advance, get 1 free; pay 3 months advance, get 5% Lithuania Teo Incumbent 51% Start DSL Lithuania: 512 kbps down; International: 256 kbps down National Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 26 $14.64 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 http://internetas.zebra.lt/internetas_zeb ra/ds Teo Incumbent Basic Plus DSL Lithuania: 1 Mbps down; International: 512 kbps down National Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 36 $20.27 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 Teo Incumbent Optimal Plus DSL Lithuania: 4 Mbps down; International: 2 Mbps down National Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 49 $27.59 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 Teo Incumbent Premium Plus DSL Lithuania: 10 Mbps down; International: 6 Mbps down National Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 99 $55.74 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Teo Incumbent Basic Plus FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps; International: 512 kbps / 512 kbps Certain areas (unknown) Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 36 $20.27 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 Teo Incumbent Optimal Plus FTTH Lithuania: 40 Mbps / 2 Mbps; International: 4 Mbps / 2 Mbps Certain areas (unknown) Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 49 $27.59 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 Teo Incumbent Premium Plus FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps / 6 Mbps; International: 10 Mbps / 6 Mbps Certain areas (unknown) Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 99 $55.74 Activation fee: 200 Packaging fee: 180 200 No month to month w/ 24 month contract: 6 months free, free activation, modem: 100, packaging fee: 45 Lithuania Balticum TV Entrant Cable Vilnius Cable Internal network: 10 Mbps down; Lithuania: .5 Mbps down; International: .5 Mbps down Vilnius Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 29 $16.33 n/a Registration fee: 98 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 20, 49 registration fee; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 20, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 20, free registration http://www.balticum­tv.lt/?lt=1185445093/ Balticum TV Entrant Cable Internal network: 10 Mbps down; Lithuania: 2 Mbps down; International: 1 Mbps down Vilnius Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 49 $27.59 n/a Registration fee: 98 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 30, 49 registration fee; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 30, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 30, free registration Balticum TV Entrant Cable Internal network: 10 Mbps down; Lithuania: 4 Mbps down; International: 2 Mbps down Vilnius Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 59 $33.22 n/a Registration fee: 98 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 40, 49 registration fee; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 40, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 40, free registration Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Balticum TV Entrant Cable Klaipeda Cable Lithuania: 1 Mbps down ; International: 512 kbps down Klaipeda Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 46 $25.90 n/a Registration fee: 69 Purchase: 19 Cable/IPTV month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 30; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 30; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 30. Free modem and registration with any contract. Balticum TV Entrant Cable Lithuania: 4 Mbps down ; International: 2 Mbps down Klaipeda Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 59 $33.22 n/a Registration fee: 69 Purchase: 19 Cable/IPTV month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 50; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 50; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 50. Free modem and registration with any contract. Balticum TV Entrant Cable Lithuania: 10 Mbps down ; International: 6 Mbps down Klaipeda Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 107 $60.25 n/a Registration fee: 69 Purchase: 19 Cable/IPTV month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 70; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 70; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 70. Free modem and registration with any contract. Balticum TV Entrant Optical Vilnius FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps down ; International: 512 kbps down Vilnius Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 29 $16.33 n/a Registration fee: 98 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 20, 49 registration fee; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 20, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 20, free registration Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Balticum TV Entrant FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps down ; International: 1 Mbps down Vilnius Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 49 $27.59 n/a Registration fee: 98 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 30, 49 registration fee; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 30, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 30, free registration Balticum TV Entrant FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps down ; International: 2 Mbps down Vilnius Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 59 $33.22 n/a Registration fee: 98 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 40, 49 registration fee; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 40, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 40, free registration Lithuania Balticum TV Entrant Optical Klaipeda FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps down ; International: 512 kbps down Klaipeda Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 39 $21.96 n/a Registration fee: 199 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 20, free registration; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 20, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 20, free registration Balticum TV Entrant FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps down ; International: 2 Mbps down Klaipeda Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 59 $33.22 n/a Registration fee: 199 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 40, free registration; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 40, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 40, free registration Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Balticum TV Entrant FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps down ; International: 6 Mbps down Klaipeda Euro (mo. Rate) & PLN 99 $55.74 n/a Registration fee: 199 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract: 1 month for 60, free registration; w/ 24 month contract: 3 months for 60, free registration; w/ 36 month contract: 6 months for 60, free registration Lithuania Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant A0 FTTH Lithuania: 2 Mbps; International (afternoon): 1 Mbps; International (morning): 10 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 25 $14.08 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 18.75 http://www.meganet.lt/?sj=1/ Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant A0+ FTTH Lithuania: 5 Mbps; International (afternoon): 1 Mbps; International (morning): 10 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 30 $16.89 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 22.50 Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant D1 FTTH Lithuania: 40 Mbps; International (afternoon): 2 Mbps; International (morning): 20 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 40 $22.52 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 30.00 Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant D1+ FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps; International (afternoon): 3 Mbps; International (morning): 30 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 50 $28.15 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 37.50 Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant D2 FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps; International (afternoon): 4 Mbps; International (morning): 40 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 60 $33.78 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 45.00 Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant D2+ FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps; International (afternoon): 5 Mbps; International (morning): 50 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 70 $39.41 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 52.50 Dokeda (Meganet) Entrant D3 FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps; International (afternoon): 8 Mbps; International (morning): 80 Mbps Vilnius, Kaunas, Opole, Jonava Euro 90 $50.68 Connection fee: 49 n/a n/a FTTH/VOIP/IPTV month to month w/ 1-3 year contract: 67.50 Lithuania Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant Of Space Plug & Play 1 Mbps down National Euro 47 $26.46 435 Lt n/a none No month to month Installation: 99 Lt w/ 1 year contract, free w/ 2 year http://www.erdves.lt/?lt=1154592790/ Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant Plug & Play 2 Mbps down National Euro 67 $37.73 435 Lt n/a none No month to month Installation: 99 Lt w/ 1 year contract, free w/ 2 year contract Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant Plug & Play 5 Mbps down National Euro 99 $55.74 435 Lt n/a none No month to month Installation: 99 Lt w/ 1 year contract, free w/ 2 year contract Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant Max (add on service) Plug & Play 2 Mbps down National Euro 10 $5.63 435 Lt n/a none No month to month Installation: 99 Lt w/ 1 year contract, free w/ 2 year contract Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant There Plug & Play 256 kbps / 128 kbps National LVL 121 $68.13 99 Lt n/a none No 12 months 114 / month & free installation w/ 24 month contract Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant Plug & Play 512 kbps / 256 kbps National LVL 171 $96.28 99 Lt n/a none No 12 months 164 / month & free installation w/ 24 month contract Lietuvos Radijo Ir Televizijos Centras Entrant Plug & Play 1 Mbps / 512 kbps National LVL 280 $157.66 99 Lt n/a none No 12 months 273 / month & free installation w/ 24 month contract Lithuania Omnitel Entrant Omni Connect Optimum Plug & Play Up to 512 kbps down National unclear 39 $21.96 none none 10 € / month. No 24 months No http://www.omnitel.lt/privatiems/intern etas/omni_connect/apie_omni_connect /1383 Omnitel Entrant Omni Connect Premium Plug & Play Up to 1 Mbps down National unclear 69 $38.85 none none 10 € / month. No 24 months No Lithuania Penki! Kont. Komun. Centras. Entrant Sky Eko FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps; International (afternoon): 1 Mbps; International (morning): 1 Mbps Šeškines, Fabijoniškiu, Pašilaiciu, Justiniškiu, Viršuliškiu, Pilaites, Karoliniškiu, Antakalnis, menagerie, Hazelnuts, and Šnipiškiu Žirmunu microdistricts Euro 34 $19.14 Free 200.00 zl mounting tax n/a no n/a No http://ads2.5ci.lt/www/delivery/afr.php ?n=aa854e5d&zoneid=72&cb=633825 820316139614/ Penki! Kont. Komun. Centras. Entrant Silver sky FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps; International (afternoon): 3 Mbps; International (morning): 10 Mbps Šeškines, Fabijoniškiu, Pašilaiciu, Justiniškiu, Viršuliškiu, Pilaites, Karoliniškiu, Antakalnis, menagerie, Hazelnuts, and Šnipiškiu Žirmunu microdistricts Euro 49 $27.59 Free 200.00 zl mounting tax n/a no n/a No Penki! Kont. Komun. Centras. Entrant Gold Sky FTTH Lithuania: 10 Mbps; International (afternoon): 8 Mbps; International (morning): 16 Mbps Šeškines, Fabijoniškiu, Pašilaiciu, Justiniškiu, Viršuliškiu, Pilaites, Karoliniškiu, Antakalnis, menagerie, Hazelnuts, and Šnipiškiu Žirmunu microdistricts Euro 82 $46.17 Free 200.00 zl mounting tax n/a no n/a No Penki! Kont. Komun. Centras. Entrant Platinum Sky FTTH Lithuania: 100 Mbps; International (afternoon): 10 Mbps; International (morning): 25 Mbps Šeškines, Fabijoniškiu, Pašilaiciu, Justiniškiu, Viršuliškiu, Pilaites, Karoliniškiu, Antakalnis, menagerie, Hazelnuts, and Šnipiškiu Žirmunu microdistricts Euro 99 $55.74 Free 200.00 zl mounting tax n/a no n/a No Lithuania Telerena Entrant Quality Plus Plan: AN1 unclear 3.2 Mbps down National Euro 37 $20.83 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration www.splius.lt/Internetas/Kainos/ Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Telerena Entrant BN1 unclear 3.2 Mbps down National Euro 66 $37.16 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant CN1 unclear 4.2 Mbps down National Euro 101 $56.87 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 Telerena Entrant DN1 unclear 4.2 Mbps down National Euro 120 $67.57 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant Quality Plans: A1 unclear 3.2 Mbps down National Euro 35 $19.71 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant B1 unclear 3.2 Mbps down National Euro 64 $36.04 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant C1 unclear 4.2 Mbps down National Euro 99 $55.74 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant D1 unclear 4.2 Mbps down National Euro 118 $66.44 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant Economic Plans: P1-512 unclear 512 kbps down National Euro 20 $11.26 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant P1-1024 unclear 1 Mbps down National Euro 36 $20.27 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant P1-1536 unclear 1.5 Mbps down National Euro 56 $31.53 n/a Registration: 200 n/a month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Telerena Entrant Optical Plus Plan: OO1 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 5 Mbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 25 $14.08 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant OA1 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 15 Mbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 35 $19.71 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant OB1 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 15 Mbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 64 $36.04 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant OC1 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 20 Mbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 99 $55.74 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant Optical Economic Plan: OP1-512 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 512 kbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 20 $11.26 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant OP1-1024 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 1 Mbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 36 $20.27 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Telerena Entrant OP1-1536 FTTH Lithuania: 30 Mbps down; International: 1.5 Mbps down Certain areas of Šiauliai and Radviliškis Euro 56 $31.53 n/a Registration: 200 n/a No month to month w/ 12 month contract, registration fee: 50; w/ 24 month contract, free registration Luxembourg P&T Lux Incumbent 71% Junior LuxDSL DSL 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 26 $26.83 n/a n/a Purchase: 54 No month to month Free modem w/ 1 year+ contract http://www.pt.lu/portal/cache/offonce/t elecom/pid/437%3Bjsessionid=17BFE 8955D72F021CF254840615B56BB/ P&T Lux Incumbent LuxDSL Run DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 40.1 $41.38 n/a n/a Purchase: 54 No month to month Free modem w/ 1 year+ contract P&T Lux Incumbent LuxDSL for Professionals DSL 15 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 66.4 $68.52 n/a n/a Purchase: 54 No month to month Free modem w/ 1 year+ contract Luxembourg Cegecom Entrant Basic DSL 2 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 26.1 $26.93 Self: free; On-site: 130.00 none Purchase: 79 No 12 months No http://www.cegecom.lu/fileadmin/cege com/user_upload/Cegecom/Dateien/D SL_Tarife_frz_01.pdf/ Cegecom Entrant Standard DSL 8 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 37.8 $39.01 Self: free; On-site: 130.00 none Purchase: 79 No 12 months No Cegecom Entrant Advanced DSL 8 Mbps / 384 kbps National Euro 42.3 $43.65 Self: free; On-site: 130.00 none Purchase: 79 No 12 months No Cegecom Entrant Pro DSL 15 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 71.1 $73.37 Self: free; On-site: 130.00 none Purchase: 79 No 12 months No Malta Go (Maltacom) Incumbent 40% Home DSL 2 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 13.86 $50.96 Self: Free Activation: Free Free No 90 days No http://www.go.com.mt/Default.aspx?I D=1264/ Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Go (Maltacom) Incumbent DSL 8 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 23.18 $85.22 Self: Free Activation: Free Free No 90 days No Go (Maltacom) Incumbent DSL 12 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 32.26 $118.60 Self: Free Activation: Free Free No 90 days No Go (Maltacom) Incumbent DSL 20 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 70 $257.35 Self: Free Activation: Free Free No 90 days No Malta Melita (Onvol) Entrant Medium Cable 5 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 13.85 $50.92 10 none Free No n/a First 3 months 50% off http://www.melita.com/landing.aspx?id =15/ Melita (Onvol) Entrant Large Cable 10 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 30.26 $111.25 10 none Free No n/a No Melita (Onvol) Entrant Extra Large Cable 20 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 65 $238.97 10 none Free No n/a No Melita (Onvol) Entrant 50 Mbps Cable 50 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 100 $367.65 10 none Free No n/a No The Netherlands KPN Incumbent 50% Basic DSL 3 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 25 $28.03 Free Shipping installation: 8.95 Free No n/a No http://www.kpn.com/internet/providers .htm/ KPN Incumbent Extra DSL 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 35 $39.24 Free Shipping installation: 8.95 Free No n/a First 3 months 50% off KPN Incumbent Premium DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 50 $56.05 Free Shipping installation: 8.95 Free No n/a First 3 months 50% off The Netherlands Ziggo Entrant 24% Z1 Cable 3 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 19.95 $22.37 Self: free; On-site: 69.95 none Free No n/a First 2 months free http://www.ziggo.nl/producten/internet Ziggo Entrant Z2 Cable 10 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National Euro 29.95 $33.58 Self: free; On-site: 69.95 none Free No n/a First 2 months free Ziggo Entrant Z3 Cable 25 Mbps / 4 Mbps National Euro 47.95 $53.76 Self: free; On-site: 69.95 none Free No n/a First 2 months free The Netherlands Het Net Entrant 12% Surf Boarding DSL 1.5 Mbps / 256 kbps National Euro 19.95 $22.37 Connection: Free none Free No 12 months First 12 months, 9.95 / month http://www.hetnet.nl/Surfen.htm/ First 12 24.95 $27.97 months, 19.95 Het Net Entrant Quick Browsing DSL 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro Connection: Free none Free No 12 months / month The Netherlands Online (T-Mobile) Entrant ADSL Basic DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 18 $20.18 Connection: Free shipping and handling: 25 Free No 12 months Discount for first 3 months: 10 http://www.online.nl/aanbiedingen/adsl extra Online (T-Mobile) Entrant ADSL Extra DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 20 $22.42 Connection: Free shipping and handling: 25 Free No 12 months Discount for first 3 months: 10 The Netherlands Tele2 Entrant 6% ADSL Super DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 19.95 $22.37 Self: Free Admin costs and postage: 14.95 Free No n/a No http://se.tele2.nl/internet/I_Home_inter net.html/ The Netherlands UPC Entrant 12% Internet 5 Cable 5 Mbps / 512 kbps National Euro 18 $20.18 Free 9.95 if not a customer of UPC Deposit: 45 No 12 months No http://www.upc.nl/internet UPC Entrant Fiber Power 25 Cable 25 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps National Euro 25 $28.03 Free 9.95 if not a customer of UPC Deposit: 45 No 12 months No UPC Entrant Fiber Power 30 Cable 30 Mbps / 3 Mbps National Euro 30 $33.63 Free 9.95 if not a customer of UPC Deposit: 45 No 12 months No UPC Entrant Fiber Power 60 Cable 60 Mbps / 6 Mbps National Euro 40 $44.84 Free 9.95 if not a customer of UPC Deposit: 45 No 12 months No UPC Entrant Fiber Power 90 Cable 90 Mbps / 6 Mbps National Euro 50 $56.05 Free 9.95 if not a customer of UPC Deposit: 45 No 12 months No UPC Entrant Fiber Power 120 Cable 120 Mbps / 10 Mbps National Euro 70 $78.48 Free 9.95 if not a customer of UPC Deposit: 45 No 12 months No The Netherlands XL4ALL Entrant ADSL Start DSL 4 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro 29.95 $33.58 Free none Free No 12 months w/ 24 month contract: 1 year of free Internet Mobile Go http://www.xs4all.nl/en/allediensten/toe gang/adsl/actie_juni2009.php/ Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL w/ 24 month contract: 1 39.95 $44.79 year of free Internet XL4ALL Entrant ADSL Lite DSL 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro Free none Free No 12 months Mobile Go w/ 24 month contract: 1 54.95 $61.60 year of free Internet XL4ALL Entrant ADSL Basic DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro Free none Free No 12 months Mobile Go w/ 24 month contract: 1 ADSL Fast & Advanced 74.95 $84.02 year of free Internet XL4ALL Entrant Website DSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps National Euro Free none Free No 12 months Mobile Go Norway Telenor Incumbent 50% Broadband Basic DSL 1500 / 400kbps National Kroner 299 $31.12 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No http://www.telenor.no/privat Telenor Incumbent Broadband Medium DSL 5000/ 500 kbps National Kroner 399 $41.52 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No Telenor Incumbent Broadband Premium DSL 16000/ 800 kbps National Kroner 499 $51.93 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No Telenor Incumbent Broadband Turbo DSL 16000/ 800 kbps National Kroner 399 $41.52 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No Norway NextGenTel Entrant 11% ADSL 1000 DSL 1000/ 300 kbps National Kroner 249 $25.91 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No http://www.nextgentel.no NextGenTel Entrant ADSL 2500 DSL 2500/ 500 kbps National Kroner 289 $30.08 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No NextGenTel Entrant ADSL Full Speed DSL 6500/ 700 kbps National Kroner 389 $40.48 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No NextGenTel Entrant ADSL 3500 Mega DSL 3500/ 1000 kbps National Kroner 319 $33.20 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No NextGenTel Entrant ADSL 4500 Mega DSL 4500/ 1000 kbps National Kroner 349 $36.32 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No NextGenTel Entrant ADSL 6000 Mega DSL 6000/ 1000 kbps National Kroner 398 $41.42 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No NextGenTel Entrant ADSL Mega Free DSL 20000 / 1000 National Kroner 469 $48.81 699 Line rental fee Kroner 79 Free No 12 months No Norway Ventelo Entrant 5% X-Small DSL 1500/500 kbps National Kroner 269 $27.99 599 Line rental fee Kroner 79 No 12 months No http://www.ventelo.no Ventelo Entrant Small DSL 2500/640 kbps National Kroner 299 $31.12 599 Line rental fee Kroner 79 No 12 months No Ventelo Entrant Medium DSL 3500/640 kbps National Kroner 349 $36.32 599 Line rental fee Kroner 79 No 12 months No Ventelo Entrant Large DSL 4500/ 640 kbps National Kroner 399 $41.52 599 Line rental fee Kroner 79 No 12 months No Ventelo Entrant X-Large DSL 6500/ 640 kbps National Kroner 449 $46.73 599 Line rental fee Kroner 79 No 12 months No Ventelo Entrant ADSL+2 DSL 20000/ 1000 kbps National Kroner 469 $48.81 599 Line rental fee Kroner 79 No 12 months No Norway Get 8% M Cable 3500/1000 kbps Available only in Oslo, Asker, Buskerud, Østfold, Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesund, Kristiansand and Trondheim. Kroner 149.5 $15.56 Free Free No 12 months Yes, half of regular price effective till July 31, 2009 http://get.no/web/omGet/ Get L Cable 7000/1000 kbps Available only in Oslo, Asker, Buskerud, Østfold, Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesund, Kristiansand and Trondheim. Kroner 199.5 $20.76 Free Free No 12 months Yes, half of regular price effective till July 31, 2009 Get XL Cable 17500/1750 kbps Available only in Oslo, Asker, Buskerud, Østfold, Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesund, Kristiansand and Trondheim. Kroner 249.5 $25.97 Free Free No 12 months Yes, half of regular price effective till July 31, 2009 Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Available only in Oslo, Asker, Buskerud, Get Xtreme Cable 26000/2000 kbps Østfold, Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesund, Kristiansand and Trondheim. Kroner 349.5 $36.37 Free Free No 12 months Yes, half of regular price effective till July 31, 2009 Poland TP Incumbent 57% 256 ADSL 256 kbps National Poland Zlotych 49 $23.58 Free No 12 months http://www.tp.pl TP Incumbent 512 ADSL 512 kbps National Poland Zlotych 54 $25.99 Free No 12 months TP Incumbent 1 mb ADSL 1000 kbps National Poland Zlotych 64 $30.80 Free No 12 months TP Incumbent 2 mb ADSL 2000 kbps National Poland Zlotych 79 $38.02 Free No 12 months TP Incumbent 6 mb ADSL 6000 kbps National Poland Zlotych 124 $59.67 Free No 12 months Poland Aster Group Entrant 3% TwojSwiat Cable 10Mbps/1Mbps National Poland Zlotych 144 $69.30 Free Free no no http://translate.google.com/translate?hl =en&sl=pl&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2 Fwww.aster.pl%2Finternet%2F Aster Group Entrant TwojDom Cable 8Mbps/512Kbps National Poland Zlotych 118 $56.79 Free Free no no Aster Group Entrant TwojNetPlus Cable 2Mbps/256Kbps National Poland Zlotych 84 $40.42 Free Free no no Aster Group Entrant TwojNet Cable 1Mbps/128Kbps National Poland Zlotych 73.99 $35.61 Free Free no no Portugal Portugal Telecom Incumbent 43% Sapo ADSL 8Mb ADSL 8 Mb National Euro 19.99 $27.42 25 ADSL+phone+Mobile bb http://www.telecom.pt Portugal Telecom Incumbent Sapo ADSL 8Mb ADSL 12 Mb National Euro 22.49 $30.85 25 ADSL+phone+Mobile bb Portugal Telecom Incumbent Sapo ADSL 8Mb ADSL 24 Mb National Euro 24.99 $34.28 25 ADSL+phone+Mobile bb Portugal Portugal Telecom Incumbent MEO Fibra 20 Megas fiber 20 Mbps National Euro 49.9 $68.45 25 Video+internet+phone+m obile bb yes? Portugal Telecom Incumbent MEO Fibra 100 Megas fiber 100 Mbps National Euro 64.9 $89.03 25 Video+internet+phone+m obile bb yes? Cabovisao Entrant 10% Netvisao banda larga 3 Mb fiber + cable + xdsl?? 3072Kb/256Kb Euro 17.99 $24.68 25.5 Double/triple package only 10 Gb http://www.cabovisao.pt/ Cabovisao Entrant Netvisao banda larga 10 Mb 10240Kb/512Kb Euro 23.99 $32.91 25.5 Double/triple package only Cabovisao Entrant Netvisao banda larga 30 Mb 30720Kb/10246Kb Euro 44.99 $61.71 25.5 Double/triple package only Cabovisao Entrant Internet isolado 10 Mb 10240Kb/512Kb Euro 34.71 $47.61 51 install +25.5 activation? 10Gb Cabovisao Entrant Internet isolado 20 Mb 20480Kb/1024Kb Euro 44.63 $61.22 51 install +25.5 activation? 30Gb Cabovisao Entrant Internet isolado 30 Mb 30720Kb/10246Kb Euro 58.51 $80.26 51 install +25.5 activation? 50Gb Portugal Optimus/Novis Entrant Kangaroo fixed ADSL 4 Mbps National Euro 25.4 $34.84 none 24 months 6 Gb http://www.optimus.pt/Empresas Portugal ZON Entrant 27% 5Mb ZON Net Cable standalone cable 5 Mb / 128Kb National Euro 19.99 $27.42 40 install requires cable TV service 10 Gb international http://www.zon.pt/ ZON Entrant 10Mb ZON Net Cable standalone cable 10 Mb / 256 Kb National Euro 24.99 $34.28 40 install requires cable TV service ZON Entrant 20Mb ZON Net Cable standalone cable 20 Mb / 1 Mb National Euro 35.99 $49.37 40 install requires cable TV service ZON Entrant 30Mb ZON Net Cable standalone cable 30 Mb / 1 Mb National Euro 59.99 $82.29 40 install requires cable TV service Romania Romtelecom Incumbent 22% Clicknet 2 Mbps ADSL 2084 kbps/ 512 kbps National Euro 4.88 $2.76 free requires phone service http://www.romtelecom.ro Romtelecom Incumbent Clicknet 4 Mbps ADSL 4096 kbps/ 512 kbps National Euro 7.02 $3.97 requires phone service Romtelecom Incumbent Clicknet 6 Mbps ADSL 6144 kbps/ 512 kbps National Euro 9.4 $5.32 requires phone service Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Romtelecom Incumbent Clicknet 8 Mbps ADSL 8192 kbps/ 768 kbps National Euro 14.16 $8.01 requires phone service Romtelecom Incumbent Clicknet 20 Mbps ADSL 20480 kbps/ 1024 kbps National Euro 24.87 $14.07 requires phone service Romtelecom Incumbent Clicknet VDSL 20 Mbps VDSL 20 Mbps / 2 Mbps Only in Bucharest, Timisoara, Cluj, Iasi, Ploiesti Braila, Bacau, Constanta, Piatra Euro 9.9 $5.60 requires phone service Only in Bucharest, Timisoara, Cluj, Iasi, Ploiesti Braila, Bacau, 14.9 $8.43 Romtelecom Incumbent Clicknet VDSL 30 Mbps VDSL 30 Mbps / 3 Mbps Constanta, Piatra Euro requires phone service Airbites Entrant internet Only in Bucuresti, Roman, Iasi, Bacau, Barlad, Onesti 5 $2.83 $6/month management fee for < 5 Mbps 12 months http://airbites.ro UPC Romania Entrant UPC Internet Small 2 Mbps/ 512 kbps National lei 22 $12.45 free http://www.upc.ro Romania UPC Romania Entrant UPC Internet Medium 12 Mbps/ 2 Mbps National lei 32 $18.11 free UPC Romania Entrant UPC Internet Large 24 Mbps/ 4 Mbps National lei 52 $29.43 free Singapore Singnet Incumbent 51% SingNet Broadband 15Mbps ADSL Up to 15Mbps/upto 1Mbps National Singapore dollar $59.90 $42.04 free $42.80 activation charge/ $9.81 line rental charge free no 24 months Yes unlimited http://www.insing.com/singnet/home/ Singnet Incumbent SingNet Broadband 10Mbps ADSL Up to 10Mbps/Upto 1Mbps National Singapore dollar $46.90 $32.91 free $42.80 activation charge/ $9.81 line rental charge free no 24 months Yes unlimited http://www.insing.com/singnet/home/ Singnet Incumbent SingNet Broadband 6Mbps ADSL Up to 6000kbps/ Up to 512 kbps National Singapore dollar $35.90 $25.19 free $42.80 activation charge/ $9.81 line rental charge free no 24 months Yes unlimited http://www.insing.com/singnet/home/ Singnet Incumbent SingNet Broadband 3Mbps ADSL Up to 3000kbps/ Up to 350 kbps National Singapore dollar $23.72 $16.65 free $42.80 activation charge/ $9.81 line rental charge free no 24 months Yes unlimited http://www.insing.com/singnet/home/ Singapore StarHub 38% Max Online Surf lite Cable 2 Mbps/256 kbps National Singapore dollar $29.96 $21.02 $53.50 $32.10 activation charge free 12 months yes StarHub Max Online Express Cable 8 Mbps/768 kbps National Singapore dollar $59.92 $42.05 $53.50 $32.10 activation charge free 12 months yes StarHub Max Online Premium Cable 12 Mbps/ 1.2 Mbps National Singapore dollar $81.32 $57.07 $53.50 $32.10 activation charge free 12 months yes StarHub Max Online Ultimate Cable 100 Mbps/ 10 Mbps National Singapore dollar $124.12 $87.10 $53.50 $32.10 activation charge free 12 months yes Singapore PacNet Broadband 512 kbps unlimited plan ADSL 512 kbps National Singapore dollar $34.98 $24.55 free $42.75 activation charge free 12 months yes unlimited http://www.pacific.net.sg/personal/inde x.htm/ PacNet Cable 30 mbps unlimited plan Cable 30 Mbps/1 Mbps National Singapore dollar $124.12 $87.10 free $42.75 activation charge free 12 months unlimited PacNet Cable 12 mbps unlimited plan Cable 12 Mbps/ 984 kbps National Singapore dollar $69.55 $48.81 free $42.75 activation charge free 12 months unlimited Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL PacNet Cable 8 mbps unlimited plan Cable 8 Mbps/256 kbps National Singapore dollar $59.92 $42.05 free $42.75 activation charge free 12 months unlimited Slovakia T-Com Slovak Incumbent 54% Turbo 1 ADSL 2048 kbps / 256 kbps National, where feasible Euro 13.95 $0.75 1 1 euro/mo higher w/o phon 24 months yes http://www.t-com.sk T-Com Slovak Incumbent Turbo 2 ADSL 2048 kbps / 256 kbps National, where feasible Euro 21.95 $1.19 1 2 euro/mo higher w/o phon 24 months yes T-Com Slovak Incumbent Turbo 3 ADSL 3584 kbps / 256 kbps National, where feasible Euro 24.95 $1.35 1 3 euro/mo higher w/o phon 24 months yes T-Com Slovak Incumbent Turbo 4 ADSL 12,288 kbps / 512 kbps National, where feasible Euro 36.95 $2.00 1 3 euro/mo higher w/o phon 24 months yes Slovakia Orange Entrant Internet at home 3.6 Mbps (up to 5 GB, 64 kbps after) Euro 14.9 $0.81 http://www.orange.sk/ Orange Entrant Fibernet Promo fiber 10 Mbps/ 1 Mbps 12 cities Euro 16.5 $0.89 Orange Entrant Fibernet Start fiber 20 Mbps/ 2 Mbps 12 cities Euro 19.9 $1.08 Orange Entrant Fibernet Klasik fiber 40 Mbps/ 4 Mbps 12 cities Euro 23.9 $1.29 Slovakia Orange Entrant Fibernet Premium fiber 70 Mbps / 7 Mbps 12 cities Euro 39.5 $2.14 Slovakia UPC Slovakia Entrant Chello Silver cable 3072/384 kbps 21 cities Euro 15 $0.81 1 (self-install) 24 months http://www.upc.sk UPC Slovakia Entrant Chello Gold cable 15360/1536 kbps 21 cities Euro 22 $1.19 1 (self-install) 24 months UPC Slovakia Entrant Chello Diamond cable 30720/3072 kbps 21 cities Euro 27 $1.46 1 (self-install) 24 months UPC Slovakia Entrant Business Class cable 30720/4096 kbps 21 cities Euro 35 $1.89 1 (self-install) 24 months Slovenia Telekom Slovenije Incumbent 48% ADSL 2 Mbps/384 kbps Euro 26 $38.69 http://www.telekom.si/en/home Telekom Slovenije Incumbent VDSL2 1 Mbps/ 1 Mbps Euro 26 $38.69 Telekom Slovenije Incumbent fiber 60 Mbps / 60 Mbps where available Euro 26 $38.69 UPC Telemach Incumbent Cable Internet XS cable 512 k / 128 k 3 cities Euro 15 $22.32 40 (w/o 12m contract?) opt. 70.9 to buy requires cable service 12 months http://www.upc.si/ UPC Telemach Incumbent Cable Internet S cable 2 M / 384 k 3 cities Euro 20 $29.76 40 (w/o 12m contract?) opt. 70.9 to buy 8.95/b767 12 months UPC Telemach Incumbent Cable Internet M cable 10 M / 768 k 3 cities Euro 30 $44.64 40 (w/o 12m contract?) opt. 70.9 to buy requires cable service 12 months UPC Telemach Incumbent Cable Internet L cable 15 M / 1.5 M 3 cities Euro 40 $59.52 40 (w/o 12m contract?) opt. 70.9 to buy requires cable service 12 months Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL UPC Telemach Incumbent Cable Internet XL cable 25 M / 2 M 3 cities Euro 50 $74.40 40 (w/o 12m contract?) opt. 70.9 to buy requires cable service 12 months Slovenia Amis Entrant Fiber fiber 15 M / 15 M Euro 16.27 $24.21 http://www.amis.net Amis Entrant fiber 20 / 20 Euro 20 $29.76 Amis Entrant fiber 25 / 25 Euro 25 $37.20 Amis Entrant fiber 50 / 50 Euro 48 $71.43 Amis Entrant Cable cable 1 M / 256 k Euro 16.27 $24.21 requires cable service Amis Entrant cable 1.5 M / 256 k Euro 1.78 $2.65 requires cable service Amis Entrant cable 2 M / 384 k Euro 19.27 $28.68 requires cable service Amis Entrant cable 4 M / 512 k Euro 22.27 $33.14 requires cable service Amis Entrant cable 4 M / 768 k Euro 19 $28.27 requires cable service Slovenia T-2 Entrant FTTH fiber 10 M / 10 M Euro 14 $20.83 free http://www.t-2.net/ T-2 Entrant fiber 100 M / 10 M Euro 20 $29.76 free T-2 Entrant fiber 50 M / 50 M Euro 50 $74.40 free T-2 Entrant fiber 100 M / 100 M Euro 100 $148.81 free T-2 Entrant VDSL VDSL 1 M / 256 k Euro 14 $20.83 free 6 higher w/o phone T-2 Entrant VDSL 4 M / 1 M Euro 18 $26.79 free 6 higher w/o phone T-2 Entrant VDSL 10 M / 2 M Euro 23 $34.23 free 6 higher w/o phone T-2 Entrant VDSL 20 M / 4 M Euro 28 $41.67 free 6 higher w/o phone T-2 Entrant VDSL 40 M / 8 M Euro 49 $72.92 free 6 higher w/o phone T-2 Entrant VDSL 60 M / 25 M Euro 70 $104.17 free 6 higher w/o phone yes - national calling to yes, expires 56% 29.9 $37.52 line rental, if needed, 13.97 landlines included + 60 minutes fixed-mobile calls Oct 4, 2009 free router www.telefonica.es Spain Telefonica Incumbent Duo ADSL 6 Mb ADSL 6 MBPS/320 kbps where available Euro 0 per month 0 per month 12 months online only none Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Telefonica Incumbent Duo ADSL 10 MB ADSL 10 MBPS/320 kbps where available Euro 33.9 $42.53 0 line rental, if needed, 13.97 per month 0 yes - national calling to landlines included 12 months yes, expires Oct 4, 2009, free router on line only none www.telefonica.es Telefonica Incumbent Imagenio Conexion 6 Mb ADSL 6 MBPS/320 kbps where available Euro 32.9 $41.28 39.95 line rental, if needed, 13.97 per month 0 yes - national calling + TV 12 months yes, expires Oct 4, 2009 none www.telefonica.es Telefonica Incumbent Imagenio Conexion 10 Mb ADSL 10 MBPS/320 kbps where available Euro 36.9 $46.30 39.95 line rental, if needed, 13.97 per month 0 yes - national calling + TV 12 months yes, expires Oct 4, 2009 none www.telefonica.es Telefonica Incumbent Trio Imagenio Familiar + ADSL 6 Mb + Llamadas ADSL 6 MBPS/320 kbps where available Euro 44.9 $56.34 0 line rental, if needed, 13.97 per month, decoder 6.50 per month 0 yes - national calling + TV + 60 minutes fixed-mobile calls per month 12 months yes, expires Oct 4, 2009 none www.telefonica.es Telefonica Incumbent Trio Imagenio Familiar + ADSL 10 Mb + Llamadas ADSL 10 MBPS/320 kbps where available Euro 48.9 $61.36 0 line rental, if needed, 13.97 per month, decoder 6.50 per month 0 yes - national calling + TV 12 months yes, expires Oct 4, 2009 none www.telefonica.es Telefonica Incumbent $0.00 Spain Ono Entrant 13% ONO 2: Telefono + Banda Ancha 3 Mb cable 3 MBPS/150 kbps where available Euro 29.9 $37.52 0 (new clients) 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009. www.ono.es Ono Entrant ONO 2: Telefono + Banda Ancha 6 Mb cable 6 MBPS/300 kbps where available Euro 29.9 $37.52 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 www.ono.es Ono Entrant ONO 2: Telefono + Banda Ancha 12 Mb cable 12 MBPS/ 500 kbps where available Euro 29.9 $37.52 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 www.ono.es Ono Entrant ONO 2: Telefono + Banda Ancha 50 Mb cable 50 MBPS / 3 MBPS Madrid Euro 49.9 $62.61 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 none www.ono.es Ono Entrant ONO 3: Telefono + Television Esencial + Banda Ancha 3 Mb cable 3 MBPS/150 kbps where available Euro 34.9 $43.79 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines, basic cable TV included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 www.ono.es Spain Ono Entrant ONO 3: Telefono + Television Esencial + Banda Ancha 6 Mb cable 6 MBPS/300 kbps where available Euro 39.9 $50.06 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines, basic cable TV included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 www.ono.es Ono Entrant ONO 3: Telefono + Television Esencial + Banda Ancha 12 Mb cable 12 MBPS/ 500 kbps where available Euro 39.9 $50.06 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines, basic cable TV included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 www.ono.es Ono Entrant ONO 3: Telefono + Television Esencial + Banda Ancha 50 Mb cable 50 Mbps / 3 Mbps Madrid Euro 54.9 $68.88 0 0 yes - national calling to fixed lines, basic cable TV included 18 months yes, expires Sept 30, 2009 none www.ono.es Orange Entrant 6% Todo en 1: ADSL Maxima Velocidad Wi-Fi + TV + llamadas (with Orange line) ADSL 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps Euro 34.95 $43.85 0 self install line included, line adaptor 35 Euros yes - national calling to fixed lines included and 32 channels of TV. 18 months www.orange.es Spain Orange Entrant Todo en 1: ADSL Maxima Velocidad Linea + ADSL + llamadas (with Orange line) ADSL 20 MBPS/ 1 Mbps Euro 34.95 $43.85 0 self install line included, line adaptor 35 Euros yes - national calling to fixed lines 18 months www.orange.es Orange Entrant ADSL + llamadas (without Orange line) 6 Mb ADSL 6 Mbps / 512 kbps Euro 10 $12.55 0 self install yes - national calling to fixed lines included yes - but expiration not yet determined www.orange.es ADSL + llamadas (without Orange line) 6 Mb + llamadas 24.95 $31.30 yes - national calling to fixed lines and TV www.orange.es Orange Entrant nacionales + TV ADSL 6 Mbps / 512 kbps Euro 0 self install included 18 months Orange Entrant Oferta exclusiva ADSL Orange y Digital + ADSL 6 Mbps / 512 kbps Euro 0 self install line not included. 20.95 per month for digital + TV yes - national calling to fixed lines and digital + TV included 18 months www.orange.es Orange Entrant Empresa: ADSL 10 Mb with line ADSL 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps Euro 15 $18.82 0 self install line included yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months www.orange.es Orange Entrant ADSL 10 Mb without line ADSL 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps Euro 15 $18.82 0 self install line not included yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months www.orange.es Orange Entrant Professional: ADSL 4 Mb with line ADSL 4 Mbps / 1 Mbps Euro 15 $18.82 0 self install 10 line cost per month yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months www.orange.es Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Orange Entrant Professional: ADSL 4 Mb without line ADSL 4 Mbps / 1 Mbps Euro 15 $18.82 0 self install line not included yes - national calling to fixed lines included 18 months www.orange.es Sweden Telia Sonera Incumbent 38% Broadband ADSL .20-0.25 Mbps nationwide 229 $24.46 0 99 18 months Telia Sonera Incumbent Broadband ADSL 1.5-2 Mbps nationwide 259 $27.66 0 99 18 months Telia Sonera Incumbent Broadband ADSL 6-8 Mbps nationwide 309 $33.00 0 99 18 months Telia Sonera Incumbent Broadband ADSL 12-24 Mbps nationwide 359 $38.34 0 99 18 months http://www.bredbandsbolaget.se/wps/p ortal/privat/bredband?page=new&WC 15% 399 $42.61 M_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/ connect/b2/privat/bredband/bredband6 Sweden Brebandsbolaget Entrant Bredband 60 DSL 60 Mbps nationwide Kroner 495 69 0/ Brebandsbolaget Entrant Bredband 24 DSL 24 Mbps nationwide Kroner 349 $37.27 495 69 Brebandsbolaget Entrant Bredband 8 DSL 8 Mbps nationwide Kroner 319 $34.07 495 69 Brebandsbolaget Entrant Bredband 2 DSL 2 Mbps nationwide Kroner 249 $26.59 495 69 Sweden ComHem Entrant 13% Broadband Extra small Cable .5 Mpbps/.25Mbps nationwide Kroner 99 $10.57 http://www.comhem.se// ComHem Entrant Broadband small Cable 2 Mbps/ .5 Mbps nationwide Kroner 199 $21.25 Sweden ComHem Entrant Broadband Medium Cable 10 Mbps nationwide Kroner 99 $10.57 12 months Yes ComHem Entrant Broadband Large Cable 24 Mbps nationwide Kroner 99 $10.57 12 months Yes Sweden Glocalnet Entrant 5% Broadband 1 -4 ADSL 1 Mbps nationwide Kroner 249 $26.59 0 12 months http://www.glocalnet.se/index.jsp/ Glocalnet Entrant Broadband 5 -10 ADSL 5 Mbps nationwide Kroner 279 $29.80 0 12 months Glocalnet Entrant Broadband 12- 24 ADSL 12 Mbps nationwide Kroner 299 $31.93 0 12 months United Kingdom British Telecom Incumbent 26% BT Total Broadband, Option 1 wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 7.78 $11.95 0 (self-install) 0 no 18 months yes - 3 months, 15.65 thereafter. 10 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent BT Total Broadband, Option 2 wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 13.69 $21.03 0 (self-install) 0 no 18 months yes - 3 months, 20.54 thereafter. 20 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent BT Total Broadband, Option 3 wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 18.59 $28.56 0 (self-install) 0 no 18 months yes - 3 months, 24.46 thereafter unlimited www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent Broadband and TV -simplicity wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 18.59 $28.56 0 (self-install) 7.34 per month for TV + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb, calls, and on-demand TV 18 months yes 3 months, 15.65 thereafter (+ 14.68 TV + 10 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent Broadband and TV -more BB wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 0 $0.00 0 (self-install) 7.34 per month for TV + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb, calls, and on-demand TV 18 months yes 3 months, 24.46 thereafter (+ 14.68 TV + unlimited www.bt.com Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL British Telecom Incumbent Broadband and TV -maximum wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 23.48 $36.07 0 (self-install) 12.23 per month for TV + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb, calls, and on-demand TV 18 months yes 3 months, 24.46 thereafter (+ 19.57 for TV unlimited www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent Broadband and calls -get connected wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 11.25 $17.28 0 (self-install) 11.25 line rental 0 yes - bb & phone 18 months yes - 3 months, 15.65 thereafter (+ 11.25 line rental 10 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent Broadband and calls -more talk wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 16.2 $24.88 0 (self-install) 4.95 per month for calls + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb & phone 18 months yes - 3 months 15.65 thereafter (+4.95 for calls + line rental) 10 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent Broadband and calls -unlimited wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 0 $0.00 0 (self-install) 4.95 per month for calls + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb & phone 18 months yes - 3 months, 24.46 thereafter (+ 4.95 for calls + line rental) unlimited www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent calls, BB and TV -starter wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 0 $0.00 0 (self-install) 7.34 per month for TV + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb, TV and phone 18 months yes - 3 months, 15.65 thereafter (+14.68 TV + 11.25 line rental) 10 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent calls, BB and TV - more access wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 0 $0.00 0 (self-install) 12.23 per month for TV + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb, TV and phone 18 months yes - 3 months, 15.65 thereafter (+19.57 TV + 11.25 line rental) 10 GB www.bt.com British Telecom Incumbent calls, BB and TV - full house wireless up to 20MBPS (upload unspecified) Pound 0 $0.00 0 (self-install) 12.23 per month for TV + 11.25 line rental per month 0 yes - bb, TV and phone 18 months yes- 3 months, 24.46 thereafter (+19.57 TV + 11.25 line rental) unlimited www.bt.com United Kingdom BksyB Entrant 11% Sky Broadband Base ADSL+2 up to 2 MBPS / up to 400 KBPS where available (71% of country) Pound 5 $7.68 60 11.25 line rental from BT 0 no 12 months no 2 GB www.sky.com BksyB Entrant Sky Broadband Base with Sky Talk ADSL+2 up to 2 MBPS / up to 400 KBPS Pound 11 $16.90 60 11.00 monthly line rental from Sky 0 yes - bb & phone 12 months no 2 GB www.sky.com BksyB Entrant Sky Broadband Everyday ADSL+2 up to 10 MBPS/ up to 600 KBPS Pound 10 $15.36 30 11.25 line rental from BT 0 no 12 months no 10 GB www.sky.com BksyB Entrant Sky Broadband Everyday with Sky Talk ADSL+2 up to 10 MBPS/ up to 600 KBPS Pound 5 $7.68 30 11.00 monthly line rental from Sky yes - bb & phone 12 months no 10 GB www.sky.com BksyB Entrant Sky Broadband Unlimited ADSL+2 up to 20 MBPS / up to 1.3 MBPS Pound 15 $23.04 0 11.25 monthly line rental from BT 0 no 12 months no unlimited www.sky.com United Kingdom BksyB Entrant Sky Broadband Unlimited with Sky Talk ADSL+2 up to 20 MBPS / up to 1.3 MBPS Pound 10 $15.36 0 11.00 monthly line rental from Sky 0 yes - bb & phone 12 months no unlimited www.sky.com BksyB Entrant Sky Broadband Connect wireless (from BT, I think) up to 8 MBPS / up to 448 KBPS nationwide Pound 17 $26.11 30 11.25 monthly line rental from BT 0 no 12 months no 40 GB and subject to traffic managemen www.sky.com United Kingdom TalkTalk Entrant Essentials ADSL up to 8 MBPS/ where available (80% of country) Pound 6.49 $9.97 29.99 11.25 line rental 0 yes - phone included via line rental 18 months no 40 GB www.talktalk.co.uk United Kingdom Virgin Media Entrant 21% Broadband L up to 10 MBPS Pound 5 $7.68 30 standard or 15 quickstart self-install 11.00 Virgin line rental 0 yes - phone included 12 months yes 3 months, 14.00 thereafter (+ 11 line rental) unlimited www.virginmedia.com Country Broadband Service Provider Competition Status Share of Retail Fixed Broadband Access Market* Broadband Service Offerings Name / Description Type of Technology Broadband Speed (download/ upload) Availability of Broadband Service Offerings (Community or National Level) Foreign Currency Monthly Charge (in Foreign Currency) Monthly Charge in USD, PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Installation (Connection) Charge Additional Charges including Line Rental/ Leasing Charge Modem Rental Charge Broadband Bundled part of Double Play/ Triple Play ? Length of Service Contract Promot-ional Price Usage limit Broadband Provider's URL Virgin Media Entrant Broadband XL up to 20 MBPS Pound 10 $15.36 30 standard or 15 quickstart self-install 11 Virgin line rental 0 yes - phone included 12 months yes 3 months, 12.00 thereafter (+11 line rental) unlimited www.virginmedia.com Virgin Media Entrant Broadband XXL up to 50 MBPS Pound 18 $27.65 30 standard 20 activation fee, 11 Virgin line rental (monthly) 0 yes - phone included 12 months yes 3 months, 28 thereafter (+11 line rental) unlimited www.virginmedia.com Virgin Media Entrant d, TV and phone, purchased on-line, get free installation and *Includes DSL, Cable, Wireless Local Loop, and Public WiFi access. Data for EU countries as of July 2008. ** As of February 2008 Purchasing power parities (PPP) conversion factor, local currency unit to international dollar 4 Afghanistan 19.049 8 Albania 55.368 12 Algeria 38.729 24 Angola 83.244 28 Antigua and Barbuda 32 Argentina 1.538 51 Armenia 198.516 36 Australia 1.468 40 Austria 0.875 31 Azerbaijan 0.421 44 Bahamas 0.875 48 Bahrain 0.29 50 Bangladesh 27.971 52 Barbados 1.504 112 Belarus 830.285 56 Belgium 0.917 84 Belize 1.471 204 Benin 272.49 64 Bhutan 19.205 68 Bolivia 2.745 70 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.875 72 Botswana 3.808 76 Brazil 1.598 96 Brunei Darussalam 100 Bulgaria 0.785 854 Burkina Faso 233.116 108 Burundi 468.993 116 Cambodia 1686.366 120 Cameroon 294.262 124 Canada 1.231 132 Cape Verde 81.007 140 Central African Republic 311.853 148 Chad 303.409 152 Chile 393.847 156 China 4.091 344 China, Hong Kong Special Administra 7.094 446 China, Macao Special Administrative 6.724 170 Colombia 1234.298 174 Comoros 178 Congo 375.613 188 Costa Rica 320.293 384 Cote d'Ivoire 320.387 191 Croatia 4.439 196 Cyprus 0.446 203 Czech Republic 14.951 180 Democratic Republic of the Congo 393.79 208 Denmark 8.849 262 Djibouti 212 Dominica 1.781 214 Dominican Republic 21.935 218 Ecuador 0.497 818 Egypt 2.242 222 El Salvador 0.564 226 Equatorial Guinea 232 Eritrea 233 Estonia 9.655 231 Ethiopia 3.412 242 Fiji 1.566 246 Finland 1.057 250 France 0.934 266 Gabon 432.803 270 Gambia 268 Georgia 0.882 276 Germany 0.889 288 Ghana 0.518 300 Greece 0.771 308 Grenada 2.08 320 Guatemala 4.846 324 Guinea 624 Guinea-Bissau 285.593 328 Guyana 118.568 332 Haiti 22.382 340 Honduras 10.275 348 Hungary 143.308 352 Iceland 111.962 356 India 16.537 360 Indonesia 4753.084 364 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3355.031 368 Iraq 372 Ireland 1.074 376 Israel 3.959 380 Italy 0.896 388 Jamaica 48.472 392 Japan 134.343 400 Jordan 0.52 398 Kazakhstan 73.603 404 Kenya 38.672 296 Kiribati 410 Korea, Republic of 872.006 414 Kuwait 0.286 417 Kyrgyzstan 14.238 418 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3934.089 428 Latvia 0.398 422 Lebanon 426 Lesotho 3.698 430 Liberia 434 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 440 Lithuania 1.776 442 Luxembourg 0.969 450 Madagascar 870.453 454 Malawi 65.965 458 Malaysia 2.105 462 Maldives 10.189 466 Mali 280.966 470 Malta 0.272 478 Mauritania 134.871 480 Mauritius 19.787 484 Mexico 7.848 583 Micronesia, Federated States of 496 Mongolia 563.982 499 Montenegro 0.511 504 Morocco 5.471 508 Mozambique 13.412 104 Myanmar 406.421 516 Namibia 5.348 524 Nepal 28.447 528 Netherlands 0.892 554 New Zealand 1.585 558 Nicaragua 8.336 562 Niger 252.032 566 Nigeria 84.426 578 Norway 9.609 512 Oman 0.294 586 Pakistan 22.653 591 Panama 0.612 598 Papua New Guinea 1.641 600 Paraguay 2374.887 604 Peru 1.617 608 Philippines 24.873 616 Poland 2.078 620 Portugal 0.729 634 Qatar 4.362 498 Republic of Moldova 5.762 642 Romania 1.767 643 Russian Federation 15.079 646 Rwanda 264.84 659 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2.307 662 Saint Lucia 1.876 670 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.851 882 Samoa 1.933 678 Sao Tome and Principe 682 Saudi Arabia 2.911 686 Senegal 303.638 688 Serbia 37.38 690 Seychelles 4.448 694 Sierra Leone 1608.418 702 Singapore 1.425 703 Slovakia 18.493 705 Slovenia 0.672 90 Solomon Islands 4.421 710 South Africa 4.826 724 Spain 0.797 144 Sri Lanka 48.064 736 Sudan 1.346 740 Suriname 2.052 748 Swaziland 752 Sweden 9.363 756 Switzerland 1.787 760 Syrian Arab Republic 26.544 762 Tajikistan 1.087 764 Thailand 17.598 807 The former Yugoslav Republic of Mac 22.848 626 Timor-Leste 0.53 768 Togo 274.38 776 Tonga 1.393 780 Trinidad and Tobago 5.079 788 Tunisia 0.707 792 Turkey 1.104 795 Turkmenistan 800 Uganda 794.308 804 Ukraine 1.982 784 United Arab Emirates 826 United Kingdom 0.651 834 United Republic of Tanzania 521.6 840 United States 1 858 Uruguay 16.588 860 Uzbekistan 548 Vanuatu 69.307 862 Venezuela 1.59 704 Viet Nam 6520.248 887 Yemen 114.001 894 Zambia 3216.006 Source United Nations Statistics Millennium Indicators. APPENDIX D: Demographics Dataset Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) ALA0 Australia 52 20406696 3 646550 31923 16 ALA1 New South Wales 53 6755953 8 216541 32381 23 ALA2 Victoria 51 5051670 22 162155 32658 34 ALA3 Queensland 54 4005768 2 115084 29418 33 ALA4 South Australia 42 1552766 2 44374 29022 28 ALA5 Western Australia 54 2017329 1 73933 37321 27 ALA6 Tasmania 39 486495 7 12704 26429 31 ALA7 Northern Territory 55 206584 0 8197 40802 25 ALA8 Australian Capital Territory 68 330131 141 13561 41921 31 AT0 Austria 54 8236226 99 280813 34413 AT11 Burgenland (A) 57 278766 70 6548 51258 18 AT12 Niederösterreich 52 1575509 82 42970 27538 13 AT13 Wien 61 1638939 4060 77032 47456 17 AT21 Kärnten 47 560096 59 16254 29300 25 AT22 Steiermark 52 1199807 74 35299 29705 17 AT31 Oberösterreich 54 1399139 118 45405 32766 17 AT32 Salzburg 54 527184 75 19911 38134 16 AT33 Tirol 53 694609 56 24475 35577 18 AT34 Vorarlberg 53 362177 143 12920 36018 15 BE0 Belgium 60 10478618 346 335971 33400 35 BE1 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest 56 1012777 6291 64474 66345 46 BE21 Prov. Antwerpen 64 6060881 454 192670 33130 35 BE3 Région Wallonne 52 3404960 203 78827 24127 33 BG0 Bulgaria 15 7739900 69.7 48167 6223 BG1 Severna Bulgaria (SRE 2005) 12 4056987 59.4 21259 5240 No Data BG11 Severozapaden (SRE 2005) 12 966326 50.7 4578 4737 No Data BG12 Severen tsentralen (SRE 2005) 12 954078 63.7 4656 4880 No Data BG13 Severoiztochen (SRE 2005) 12 999250 69 5402 5407 No Data BG2 Yuzhna Bulgaria (SRE 2005) 17 3682913 86.3 26907 7306 No Data BG21 Yugozapaden (SRE 2005) 25 2116835 104.2 No Data Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) BG22 Yuzhen tsentralen (SRE 2005) 11 1566078 70 7422 4739 No Data BG23 Yugoiztochen (SRE 2005) 11 1137334 57.4 6623 5824 No Data Canada 88 32299496 4 34,975 34,446 .. CA1 Newfoundland And Labrador 93 513962 1 24,860 27,588 36 CA2 Prince Edward Island 78 138176 24 26,493 29,670 48 CA3 Nova Scotia 88 936130 18 35,275 29,250 46 CA4 New Brunswick 82 751481 11 35,704 54,913 45 CA5 Quebec 84 7597768 6 32,676 40,270 48 CA6 Ontario 87 12558669 14 59,346 30,066 55 CA7 Manitoba 89 1174148 2 46,152 27,233 44 CA8 Saskatchewan 87 989957 2 23,705 26,910 37 CA9 Alberta 91 3277582 5 26,313 24,422 44 CA10 British Columbia 93 4257833 5 25,711 23,632 46 CA11 Yukon Territory 31121 0 24,462 27,757 .. CA12 Northwest Territories And Nunavut 72669 0 25,411 26,963 .. Chile 28 16438892 21.7 4618 CI Tarapaca(a) 36 477864 8.1 No Data 4480 No Data CII Antofagasta 44 550087 4.3 No Data 4887 No Data CIII Atacama 22 273122 3.6 No Data 4185 No Data CIV Coquimbo 18 679665 16.7 No Data 3869 No Data CV Valparai(i)so 28 1685333 102.6 No Data 4295 No Data CVI O'Higgins 14 850172 51.8 No Data 3856 No Data CVII Maule 12 976920 32.2 No Data 3016 No Data CVIII Bio-Bio 20 1983883 53.5 No Data 3668 No Data CIX Araucania 21 938436 29.4 No Data 3179 No Data CX Los Lagos 23 1170798 17.4 No Data 3505 No Data CXI Aisen 2 100818 0.9 No Data 5245 No Data CXII Magallanes y Anta(a) 21 156667 1.2 No Data 5417 No Data CRMS Metropolitana de Sa 38 6595129 429 No Data 5775 No Data Cyprus 33 757795 81.9 12470 16457 CZ0 Czech Republic 36 10220432 132 207552 20755 14 CZ01 Praha 53 1170867 2414 49904 43374 28 CZ02 Strední Cechy 37 1143938 106 21486 19080 11 CZ03 Jihozápad 34 1175887 69 21807 18934 11 CZ04 Severozápad 26 1125877 133 18195 16501 8 CZ05 Severovýchod 37 1480627 121 25463 17566 11 CZ06 Jihovýchod 36 1639978 119 29578 18427 15 CZ07 Strední Morava 33 1228082 135 19466 16181 13 Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) CZ08 Moravskoslezsko 33 1255178 236 21654 17679 12 DK0 Denmark 74 5404426 125 174582 32750 32 DK01 Hovedstaden 78 1824905 712 71872 39878 38 DK02 Sjælland 71 609144 84 14727 24467 24 DK03 Syddanmark 72 2970377 89 87983 29995 29 DK04 Midtjylland 76 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data DK05 Nordjylland 67 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data Estonia 54 1346097 31 14896 11066 FI0 Finland+A75 66 5246096 17 159737 30897 34 FI1 Manner-Suomi 66 665626 10 15321 22928 29 FI13 Itä-Suomi 60 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data FI18 Etelä-Suomi 68 2588312 63 90730 35774 36 FI19 Länsi-Suomi 67 1332332 23 35998 27373 32 FI1A Pohjois-Suomi 64 633178 5 16694 26641 32 FI20 Åland 64 26648 17 994 37480 23 France 57 60825000 112 1830532 30725 27 FR1 Île de France 64 11445144 953 523138 45708 40 FR2 Bassin Parisien 52 10601707 73 274605 25902 21 FR3 Nord - Pas-de-Calais 52 4037562 325 94730 23462 24 FR4 Est 50 5292080 110 137217 25929 23 FR5 Ouest 54 8194093 95 216154 26705 25 FR6 Sud-Ouest 49 6559135 63 173562 26461 26 FR7 Centre-Est 52 7313840 105 211997 28986 26 FR8 Méditerranée 57 7552355 112 199128 26366 26 DE0 Germany 55 82469422 231 2510750 30775 25 DE1 Baden-Württemberg 56 10726560 300 365121 34465 26 DE2 Bayern 58 12456310 177 446412 36287 24 DE3 Berlin 58 3391509 3803 88355 26378 35 DE4 Brandenburg 38 2563594 87 53854 21270 29 DE5 Bremen 663340 1641 27544 42043 22 DE6 Hamburg 55 1739229 2303 92922 54096 26 DE7 Hessen 55 6095060 289 224718 37331 27 DE8 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 43 1713460 74 35482 20968 24 DE9 Niedersachsen 58 7997428 168 214288 27130 20 DEA Nordrhein-Westfalen 60 18066729 530 545758 30586 22 DEB Rheinland-Pfalz 58 4059974 205 109558 27323 22 DEC Saarland 1053355 410 30703 29513 20 DED Sachsen 42 4285019 233 95392 22541 31 DEE Sachsen-Anhalt 40 2482077 121 54018 22036 24 Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) DEF Schleswig-Holstein 55 2830855 180 76783 27464 21 DEG Thüringen 48 2344928 145 49841 21521 28 GR0 Greece 22 11103966 85 282839 25748 23 GR1 Voreia Ellada 16 3554803 63 70039 19954 22 GR2 Kentriki Ellada 13 2453970 46 50502 20842 17 GR3 Attiki 34 3987619 1048 138139 35084 29 GR4 Nisia Aigaiou, Kriti 18 1107574 63 24161 22092 18 Hong Kong, China SAR 70 7008900 6460 219,255 43960 0 HU0 Hungary 42 10087065 108 171,624 17014 20 HU1 Közép-Magyarország 51 2848321 412 79,090 27767 29 HU2 Dunántúl 40 3083839 84 46,118 14955 15 HU3 Alföld és Észak 37 4154906 84 46,415 11171 17 Iceland 83 299404 3 IT0 Italy 31 58607043 199 1626326 28172 14 ITC1 Piemonte 29 4335953 174 131720 30841 13 ITC2 Valle d''Aosta/Vallée d''Aoste 25 123423 38 4025 33110 12 ITC3 Liguria 30 1601222 300 45631 28931 17 ITC4 Lombardia 36 9434147 414 340894 36684 14 ITD1 Provincia Autonoma Bolzano-Bozen 32 479859 65 17365 36739 11 ITD2 Provincia Autonoma Trento 35 500012 81 16244 32981 14 ITD3 Veneto 32 4719132 269 154480 33233 13 ITD4 Friuli-Venezia Giulia 33 1206498 160 37591 31632 15 ITD5 Emilia-Romagna 38 4169463 194 141380 34425 15 ITE1 Toscana 30 3609071 159 109147 30703 15 ITE2 Umbria 30 863408 105 22515 26473 15 ITE3 Marche 31 1523795 159 42134 28072 15 ITE4 Lazio 38 5287375 313 179137 34396 19 ITF1 Abruzzo 26 1302290 122 29354 22883 17 ITF2 Molise 18 321430 74 6611 20880 15 ITF3 Campania 27 5789958 432 102523 17976 14 ITF4 Puglia 24 4069843 212 73402 18310 12 ITF5 Basilicata 22 595316 61 11711 19971 13 ITF6 Calabria 19 2006842 136 35873 18147 15 ITG1 Sicilia 22 5015147 197 89511 18120 13 Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) ITG2 Sardegna 27 1652865 69 35077 21545 11 KR0: Korea 73 48138077 483.99 1033424 22408 32 KR01: Capital region 75 23202135 1982.2 489717 21809 38 KR02: Gyeongnam region 69 7764293 629.62 178059 36214 35 KR03: Gyeonbuk region 68 5158051 259.08 107232 21809 34 KR04: Jeolla region 69 5112577 248.93 105058 21633 24 KR05: Chungcheong region 78 4870989 294.18 115354 24626 22 KR06: Gangwon region 68 1488365 89.81 27969 19735 28 KR07: Jeju 63 541667 293.38 10035 19277 31 JP0 Japan 58 127769000 347.11 3984241 31680 JPA Hokkaido 46 5628000 72.13 152384 27509 No Data JPB Tohoku 47 9635000 144.88 255000 26478 No Data JPC Kanto 69 48368000 918.72 1686926 31574 No Data JPD Hokuriku 57 5539000 169.27 170010 31529 No Data JPE Toukai 64 11229000 618.41 391869 32678 No Data JPF Kinki 65 20893000 796.47 622757 28649 No Data JPG Chugoku 52 7676000 244.07 229706 29107 No Data JPH Shikoku 47 4086000 219.11 104259 25854 No Data JPI Kyushu 47 13353000 322.04 343490 25624 No Data JPJ Okinawa 45 1362000 605.87 27840 20772 No Data Latvia 40 2300512 36.9 20227 8792 Lithuania 43 3414304 54.5 32682 9572 Luxembourg (Grand-Duché) 61 457250 177 32557 71772 30 Malta 55 403507 1278.6 5707 14143 NL0 Netherlands 74 16319868 483 566596 35342 30 NL1 Noord-Nederland 72 1701086 204 56131 33596 26 NL2 Oost-Nederland 74 3453595 355 100565 29647 27 NL3 West-Nederland 76 7617219 879 290674 38853 33 NL4 Zuid-Nederland 71 3547969 502 119227 34214 27 NO0 Norway 73 4623291 15 220101 48232 33 NO01 Oslo og Akershus 76 1031800 206 70858 69575 45 NO02 Hedmark og Oppland 76 371633 7 13653 37221 25 NO03 Sør-Østlandet 73 891458 26 34244 38918 28 NO04 Agder og Rogaland 66 660986 28 30540 46810 29 NO05 Vestlandet 69 802152 17 36935 46649 29 NO06 Trøndelag 78 402554 10 16380 41225 33 NO07 Nord-Norge 74 462710 4 17490 38296 29 Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) PL0 Poland 38 38141271 122 517957 13571 69 PL1 Centralny 38 7734447 144 142923 18479 65 PL2 Poludniowy 38 7956467 289 106504 13386 72 PL3 Wschodni 33 6768410 90 65007 9604 67 PL4 Pólnocno-Zachodni 42 6072555 91 82594 13601 72 PL5 Poludniowo-Zachodni 38 3940113 134 52332 13282 71 PL6 Pólnocny 39 5693456 94 68597 12048 71 PT0 Portugal 39 10549424 115 210643 20054 13 PT11 Norte 36 3732551 175 59123 15909 10 PT15 Algarve 44 414158 83 8725 21159 14 PT16 Centro (PT) 31 2379529 84 40189 16963 9 PT17 Lisboa 50 2769897 944 77983 28276 22 PT18 Alentejo 34 766825 24 14206 18607 10 PT30 Região Autónoma da Madeira (PT) 41 244742 296 6149 25235 11 PT20 Região Autónoma dos Açores (PT) 39 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data RO0 Romania 13 21634371 94.1 211269 9765 RO1 Macroregiunea unu 14 5269828 78.2 49369 9368 No Data RO11 Nord-Vest 13 2735929 81.3 25098 9173 No Data RO12 Centru 14 2533900 75 24271 9579 No Data RO2 Macroregiunea doi 13 6582021 97.8 48305 7339 No Data RO21 Nord-Est 9 3735229 103.4 24306 6507 No Data RO22 Sud-Est 17 2846792 91.3 23999 8430 No Data RO3 Macroregiunea trei 16 5542528 157.5 74612 13462 No Data RO31 Sud - Muntenia 12 3329794 99.6 27083 8133 No Data RO32 Bucuresti - Ilfov 21 2212735 1259.4 47529 21480 No Data RO4 Macroregiunea patru 10 4239994 70.6 38983 9194 No Data RO41 Sud-Vest Oltenia 11 2307868 81 17688 7664 No Data RO42 Vest 10 1932126 61.2 21295 11022 No Data Singapore 86 4839400 6814 127666 23288 SK0 Slovakia 35 5387001 110 86375 16138 15 SK01 Bratislavský kraj 39 602416 293 23589 39410 29 SK02 Západné Slovensko 35 1863498 124 28152 15204 12 Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) SK03 Stredné Slovensko 37 1352190 83 16712 12439 15 SK04 Východné Slovensko 33 1568898 100 17922 11497 11 Slovenia 50 2000474 99.3 31643 15818 ES0 Spain 45 43733217 86.43 1183478 27280 31 ES11 Galicia 32 2717865 91.9 60524 22470 31 ES12 Principado de Asturias 48 1058317 99.8 25280 24071 37 ES13 Cantabria 49 557169 104.71 14800 26922 35 ES21 Pais Vasco 44 2113130 292.11 73035 34923 47 ES22 Comunidad Foral de Navarra 44 588158 56.6 20003 34501 40 ES23 La Rioja 45 300422 59.55 8669 29368 32 ES24 Aragón 45 1258543 26.37 36286 29237 34 ES30 Comunidad de Madrid 58 5933470 739.1 208499 35747 38 ES41 Castilla y León 35 2476605 26.28 63496 25881 32 ES42 Castilla-la Mancha 36 1891896 23.81 40630 21848 23 ES43 Extremadura 35 1071293 25.73 19743 18599 24 ES51 Cataluña 53 6930046 215.8 221761 32587 32 ES52 Comunidad Valenciana 42 4636546 199.38 114983 25310 28 ES53 Illes Balears 50 984917 197.3 29269 30362 22 ES61 Andalucia 39 7790300 88.93 164625 21463 26 ES62 Región de Murcia 36 1334330 117.95 30597 23407 25 ES63 Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta (ES) 46 71461 3761.11 1768 24970 25 ES64 Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla (ES) 46 66886 5145.04 1613 24364 33 ES70 Canarias (ES) 45 1951866 262.1 47897 25004 27 SE0 Sweden 71 9047752 22 295876 32866 29 SE1 Östra Sverige 69 3397736 75 128550 37384 33 SE2 Södra Sverige 74 2115604 45 60834 28755 27 SE3 Norra Sverige 67 1706231 6 49542 29036 25 TW0 Taiwan 66 22958360 4881 641194 28023 TW1 North 73 10107903 4919 327435 32394 No Data TW2Central 59 5740700 6219 134520 23433 No Data TW3 South 61 4853 169874 26373 No Data TW4East 49 94325 2731 13500 23399 No Data Community % Households with broadband Population Total Population density (avg population per square meter) GDP total (US$m), PPP (puchashing power parity) GDP per cap, PPP (purchasing power parity) Education (% of labor force with tertiary education) UK0 United Kingdom 62 60227500 248 1901710 33110 30 UKC North East (ENGLAND) 47 2550200 297 65102 26769 25 UKD North West (ENGLAND) 52 6837900 485 188598 28922 28 UKE Yorkshire and The Humber 62 5105500 331 139035 28556 25 UKF East Midlands (ENGLAND) 66 4327600 277 124968 30280 26 UKG West Midlands (ENGLAND) 60 5348800 412 150095 29425 26 UKH Eastern 68 5560900 291 167281 31544 28 UKI London 65 7453500 4741 365371 51402 39 UKJ South East 71 8183100 429 281676 36095 32 UKK South West (ENGLAND) 64 5084800 213 150326 31001 29 UKL Wales 59 2954800 143 72093 25585 28 UKM Scotland 58 5095100 65 152862 31460 34 UKN Northern Ireland 42 1725300 122 44302 26926 27 Data Sources: % households with broadband Population Total Population density GDP total GDP per cap, PPP Education Australia 2008, Australian Bureau of Statistics 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Austria 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Belgium 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Bulgaria 2007, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Canada 2007, Statistics Canada 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Chile 2007, Subtel; INE, 2006 2006, INE 2006, INE INE, World Bank 2006 Cyprus 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Czech 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Denmark 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Estonia 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Finland 2008, Eurostat; for Aland, 2007, Eurostat 2005, OECD, except Ita-Suomi 2005, OECD, except Ita-Suomi 2005, OECD, except Ita-Suomi 2005, OECD, except Ita-Suomi 2005, OECD, except Ita-Suomi France 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Germany 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Greece 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Hong Kong, China SAR 2008, Census and Statistics Dept 2008, Census and Statistics Dept 2008, Census and Statistics Dept 2008, World Bank GNI PPP 2008, World Bank GNI per cap PPP 2008, Census and Statistics Dept Hungary 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Iceland 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, Eurostat Italy 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Japan 2008, Broadband, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication. Households, based on 2005 census, Japan Statistics Department 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD % households with broadband Population Total Population density GDP total GDP per cap, PPP Education Korea 2008 Korea Telecom Operators Assn; 2008 National Census Agency 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Latvia 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Lithuania 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Luxembourg 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Malta 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Netherlands 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Norway 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Poland 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Portugal 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Romania 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Singapore 2008, IDA 2008, Singstat 2008, Singstat 2008, Singstat 2008, Singstat Slovakia 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Slovenia 2008, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat 2005, Eurostat Spain 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Sweden 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD Taiwan 2008, TWINNIC 2007, Ministry of Interior 2007, Ministry of Interior 2007, Urban and Regional Developme nt Statistics,2 007. IMF 2007, Urban and Regional Developme nt Statistics,2 007. IMF. United Kingdom 2008, Eurostat 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD 2005, OECD APPENDIX E: Market and Regulatory Background This Appendix contains regulatory, market, and other information for 37 countries. The information and data contained in this Appendix are taken from a variety of sources. Descriptions of the regulatory structure and the state of competition of a particular country are from the web sites of that country’s regulator or ministry and from subscription-based services, such as IHS Global Insight, unless otherwise noted. Topography information and the number of radio and television broadcast stations come from the CIA Factbook, unless otherwise noted.1 Data contained in the tables in this Appendix (i.e., percentage of access to broadband per 100 people, total number of broadband subscribers, and percentages of subscribers to broadband per 100 people (by total and by technology type)) are drawn from the OECD,2 unless otherwise noted. 1. Australia Regulation: The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) is responsible for formulating policy in the telecommunications sector.3 The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulates telecommunications and online content. The ACMA’s mandate includes “promoting self-regulation and competition while protecting consumers and other users; fostering an environment in which media respect community standards and respond to audience and user needs; managing access to spectrum; and representing Australia’s communications interests internationally.”4 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) enforces the economic and competition regulations for telecommunications and other industries. It also regulates interconnection and access to incumbent Telstra’s network and sets competitive safeguards.5 The ACCC has mandated loop unbundling for Telstra, the incumbent telecommunications company, since 1999. Operators can make their own access agreements with Telstra, though the ACCC can intervene if there are disputes over pricing arrangements. Approximately 10% of Telstra’s central offices are capable of supporting loop unbundling for competitors.6 Approximately 2221 of Telstra’s 5000 exchanges had at least one facilities-based competitor, and 245 exchanges had five or more facilities-based competitors. In April 2009, Australia announced that it would create a new company (majority owned by the government), to build a national, wholesale only, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband network with a goal of providing, by 2018, broadband services to 90% of all Australian homes, schools and workplaces at speeds of 100 Mbps.7 The government plans to initially invest AUD4.7 billion (US$4.2 billion) and up to AUD43 billion (US$39 billion) total in the wholesale, open access network through the government’s Building Australia Fund.8 The 10% of the population not reached by the extensive fiber network will be served by other platforms such as terrestrial wireless or satellite, with speeds at least 12 Mbps. The government plans to privatize the network five years after its construction. 1 See generally, CIA Factbook, available at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/. 2 See OECD Broadband Portal, Table 2a, (2008) (sources: OECD, ICT database and Eurostat, Community Survey on ICT usage in enterprises, May 2009). 3 See DBCDE, available at http://www.dbcde.gov.au/. 4 See ACMA, available at http://www.acma.gov.au/. 5 See ACCC, available at http://www.accc.gov.au/. 6 See OECD Communications Outlook 2009, at 34 (2009). 7 See http://www.budget.gov.au/2009-10/content/bp1/html/bp1_bst1-08.htm. 8 See DBCDE, “National Broadband Network: 21st Century Broadband” available at http://www.dbcde.gov.au/broadband/national_broadband_network. Competition: The four largest ISPs in Australia are Telstra, Optus, iiNet, and Primus Telecommunications.9 At the end of June 2009, 57% of broadband connections were digital subscriber line (DSL) technology.10 This percentage share has decreased since December 2008 when DSL represented 63% of broadband connections. Mobile wireless connections (27%) were the second largest category, followed by the combined category of cable and fiber (13%).11 Other Media: AM (262); FM (345); TV (104). Topography: Australia occupies an area slightly smaller than the contiguous 48 states of the United States. Australia’s population is concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coasts. The terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts and fertile plain in the southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 62.012 5,356,000 24.9 0.0 4.3 19.4 1.2 2. Austria Regulation: The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) and the Telecom Control Commission (TKK) share regulatory oversight of the telecommunications market in Austria.13 The TKK makes determinations of significant market power and imposes ex ante remedies as appropriate. The RTR, which is divided into broadcasting and telecommunications sections, provides technical expertise to and handles all administrative matters on behalf of the TKK. As required under European Union (EU) law, Austria incorporated the 2002 European regulatory framework for communications into its national 2003 Telecommunications Act (TKG 2003).14 The use of unbundled local loops was mandated under the previous Austrian Telecommunications Act, passed in January 1998. The incumbent, Telekom Austria, is subject to loop unbundling.15 In 2008, the RTR released its ICT Factbook which outlines areas in which Austria faces gaps in Internet usage based on education and age, and highlights areas in which ICT could be used more broadly, such as health care, culture, security, e-government, research and development and green IT. 16 9 See Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Speech, “Measures to Improve Safety of the Internet for Families” available at http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/speeches/2009/075. 10 In Appendix C, we include price information for Internode, a competitive entrant offering broadband services via DSL. See Internode website, available at http://www.internode.on.net. 11 Australian Bureau of Statistics, “8153.0 - Internet Activity, Australia” (Jun 2009), available at http://abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/8153.0/. 12 Australian Bureau of Statistics, “Household Use of Information Technology” 2008-09 (Feb. 2010) available at http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/FC0AC596D2B82A06CA25768D0021C672/$File/81460d o003_200809.xls#TopOfTable_Table_2. 13 See RTR, available at http://www.rtr.at/en/rtr/RTRGmbH; TKK, at http://www.rtr.at/en/rtr/OrganeTKK. 14 See RTR, Legal Framework, available at http://www.rtr.at/en/tk/Recht. 15 CESInfo, DICE Report, available at http://www.cesifo-group.de/portal/page/portal/DICE_Content/INFRASTRUCTURE/COMMUNICATION_NETWORKS/Fixed­line%20Access%20Regulation/Impl-LLU-oecd.pdf. 16 See http://www.rtr.at/en/komp/SchriftenreiheNr52008/Volume5-2008.pdf. Competition: Telekom Austria, which operates under the eTel brand, is the largest player in Austrian broadband market. There is significant inter-modal competition in the Austrian broadband market. Mobile broadband providers lead, serving 38% of the market, followed by DSL providers (31%), and cable (19%).17 Competitors include TS-Online, UPC (Liberty Global), Chello (UPC Telekabel), Tele2, UTA, and PCCW (wireless). Other Media: AM (2); FM (65); TV (10). Topography: Austria occupies an area slightly smaller than Maine. Austria’s population is concentrated on eastern lowlands because of steep slopes, poor soils and low temperatures. The terrain in the west and south is mostly mountains (Alps) and mostly flat or gently sloping along the eastern and northern margins. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 54.5 1,821,000 21.8 0.1 6.8 14.5 0.5 3. Belgium Regulation: National telecommunications goals and policy objectives are set by the Ministère des Communications et de l'Infrastructure.18 The independent regulator is the Institut Belge des Services Postaux et des Télécommunications (IBPT).19 Belgium first mandated local-loop unbundling in October 2000,20 but alternative operators have historically used bitstream access to provision DSL services. The guidelines for bitstream access are outlined in the Belgacom Reference Offer Bitstream Access (BROBA) decision and those for local-loop unbundling are set forth under the Belgacom Reference Unbundled Offer (BRUO) decision. Belgium’s broadband strategy, presented in mid-2009, includes plans to improve broadband through mapping, access regulations, tax relief, relief from right of way charges, sharing of inside wiring and public-private partnerships.21 One of the primary goals of the strategy is to stimulate fiber and cable deployment. The strategy includes sections on broadband applications such as intelligent transport systems, smart grids, and e-health. Competition: Belgacom is the incumbent wireline operator. Competitors include Versatel (KPN) (unbundled loops) and Telenet (cable system). Local-loop unbundling is used primarily for the provision of differentiated DSL services. By the end of 2007, there were 38,449 fully unbundled lines in Belgium 17See RTR, Telecom Monitor, Appendix available at http://www.rtr.at/en/komp/TKMonitor_4_2009/TM4­2009e.pdf. 18 See Ministère des Communications et de l'Infrastructure, available at http://vici.fgov.be/. 19 See IBPT, available at http://www.ibpt.be/. 20 OECD Paper at 16-17. 21 See Quickonomie.be, economy and reform, available at http://www.apritel.org/fotos/editor2/Minister_van_Quickenborne.pdf. with another 19,060 shared access lines. Together, those lines accounted for about 3.5% of all DSL lines in Belgium and 2% of all broadband lines in the country.22 Resellers include Tele2 (KPN). Other Media: AM (7); FM (79); TV (25). Topography: Belgium occupies an area about the size of Maryland. Belgium’s terrain consists of flat coastal plains in the northwest, central rolling hills, and the rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in the southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 60.3 3,041,311 38.4 0.0 11.8 16.3 0.2 4. Bulgaria Regulation: The Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications (MTITC) is responsible for formulating state policy for telecommunications.23 The Communications Regulation Commission (CRC), an independent agency established in 2002 in accordance with EU telecommunications requirements, is responsible for approving licenses and frequency, technical, market, and legal regulation. The CRC promotes market competition, enforces license conditions, and promulgates appropriate consumer protection measures. Bulgaria adopted its Electronic Communications Act at the beginning of 2007, following its accession to the EU.24 Bulgaria’s National Broadband Strategy for 2010 was approved by its Cabinet in November 2009 and will fund high-speed Internet access in 26 smaller cities (with about 20,000 residents each). Fifty percent of the strategy’s projects will be funded through the government’s Operational Program for Regional Development; private-sector partners will fund the other 50%. Initially, priority will be given to business investment projects in smaller towns and villages.25 The broadband strategy encourages the use of online administration, medical, legal and educational services. Competition: The Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC, operating as Vivacom) is the incumbent wireline carrier and the leading provider in the fixed broadband market. Competitors include CableTel/EuroCom (cable system);26 and alternative infrastructure providers Orbitel/SpectrumNet, Net Is Sat, Net1, Nexcom, and Vestitel.27 Nexcom has provided WiMAX-based broadband since January 2007, 22 BIPT, “A Comparative Study by Analysis of Retail Prices for Broadband Internet Connections in Belgium and six other European countries,” (March 2007) available at http://bipt.be/en/406/ShowDoc/2265/Communications/A_comparative_study_by_Analysis_of_retail_prices_f.aspx. 23 See MTICT, available at http://www.mtitc.government.bg/index.php. 24 See CRC, available at http://www.crc.bg/index.php?lang=en; 25 See The Sofia Echo, available at http://sofiaecho.com/2009/11/25/820727_bulgarias-national-broadband-strategy­foresees-government-funded-Internet-in-smaller-cities; MTITC, available at http://mtitc.government.bg/page.php?category=92&id=3562&seek=broadband. 26 In Appendix C, we include price information on CableTel and Eurocom separately because we conducted our research prior to the merger of the two companies. See The Sophia Echo, “Sweden’s EQT Buys Bulgaria’s CableTel, Eurocom in 200M Euro Deal,” available at http://sofiaecho.com/2009/10/30/807289_swedens-eqt-buys­bulgarias-cabletel-eurocom-in-200m-euro-deal. 27 In Appendix C, we include price information for Powernet, a competitive entrant offering broadband services via fiber optic and wireless. See Powernet website, available at http://www.powernet.bg. and currently provides coverage to nearly half of Bulgaria’s population.28 Vestitel, owned by national gas company Overgas, has deployed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure along its parent company’s gas distribution network in the largest cities, and it plans to begin rolling out service in 2011.29 Other Media: AM (31); FM (63); TV (39). Topography: Bulgaria occupies an area slightly larger than Tennessee. Bulgaria’s terrain is mostly made up of mountains with lowlands in the north and southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 853, 10030 27.9731 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 5. Canada Regulation: Industry Canada (IC), headed by the Minister of Industry, sets telecommunications and radio communications policy. The IC is also responsible for international submarine cable licensing as well as spectrum policy and management.32 The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an independent entity that regulates and supervises the Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications systems. CRTC operates under the provisions of the Telecommunications Act (1991) and the Bell Canada Act (1987), and its mandate is to ensure that the telecommunications systems serve the Canadian public. It, however, does not regulate cell phone company rates, quality of service and business practices.33 The Competition Bureau, an independent law enforcement agency, is responsible for promoting and maintaining fair competition to maintain competitive prices, product choice and quality of service.34 Incumbent operators are required to obtain approval from the regulator for their wholesale and unbundled loop rates. Both the cable and DSL segments are legally open to third-party access. In 2006, the CRTC approved proposed rates for third-party access to leading cable TV systems networks. Canada’s 2009 budget included stimulus funds to improve broadband services in rural Canada. Specifically, the budget “provide[d] $225 million over three years to Industry Canada to develop and implement a strategy on extending broadband coverage to all currently unserved communities beginning in 2009-10.”35 As a result, a program entitled “Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians” was launched. Industry Canada undertook an extensive mapping exercise in order to understand the extent to which Canadians remain unserved or underserved. Based on the mapping data, geographic service areas 28 See WiMAX by Nexcom, available at http://wimax.nexcom.bg/en/thetechnology/description/. 29 See TMCnet Bloggers, available at http://blog.tmcnet.com/telecom-crm/2009/03/27/moveros-mobility-study­verimatrix-in-slovenia-vestitel-in-bulgaria-sun.asp. 30 See ITU, ICT Statistics Database (2008), available at http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/icteye/Indicators/Indicators.aspx (ITU Statistics Database). 31 Id. 32 See Industry Canada, available at http://www.ic.gc.ca/. 33 See CRTC, available at http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm. 34 See Competition Bureau, available at http://competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home. 35 See http://www.budget.gc.ca/2009/plan/bpc3d-eng.asp. (GSAs) were defined, and on September 1, 2009, a competitive call for applications was launched to fund projects in the GSAs. The broadband program was supposed to fund up to 50% of eligible project costs. Successful applicants were scheduled to be named in January 2010, but due to the large number applications, the announcement will be made in the first quarter of 2010.36 Competition: Competition in broadband is predominantly facilities-based. The Internet access industry consists of approximately 500 companies. Of these, 9% of those companies are incumbents that own the vast majority of the copper twisted pair access links to homes and businesses. Eighteen percent (18%) are cable companies; 19% are utilities, municipalities, and other providers that mainly provide service utilizing dial-up, DSL, fiber, satellite or fixed wireless facilities; and the remaining 54% are resellers that mainly provide dial-up Internet access service. The five largest Internet access service providers and their affiliates control 77% of the retail Internet market. The incumbent wireline operators (excluding their out-of-territory operations) and cable operators hold, respectively, 42% and 46% of the Internet access market. Providers include cable companies such as Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw, and Vidéotron; telecommunications carriers such as Bell Canada, Bell Alliant, Telus, MTS Allstream, and Sasktel; and resellers including AOL Canada, 3Web/CIA.com, 295.ca, and Inter.net Canada (Uniserve). Alternate providers, such as Inukshuk Wireless (joint venture of Bell Canada and Rogers), mainly serve the business segment, where cable providers have few clients. Other Media: AM (242); FM (582); TV (148). Topography: Canada occupies an area somewhat larger than the contiguous 48 states of the United States. Approximately 90% of the population is concentrated within 100 miles of the U.S. border. The terrain is mostly plains with mountains in the west and lowlands in the southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 64.237 9,916,217 29.7 0.0 15.2 13.2 1.3 6. Chile Regulation: Chile does not have an independent telecom regulator. The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications, the Subsecretaria de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL), a sub-cabinet-level arm of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT), acts as both policymaker and telecom regulator.38 Chile was among the first countries to liberalize its telecommunications market, beginning in the mid­1970s, under the Pinochet military government. Chile has an open telecommunications market, with competition in local, domestic long distance and international calling. Under SUBTEL regulations, all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) must interconnect domestically and must provide consistent consumer information on issues such as latency rates and packet size for quality of service purposes. In June 2009, Chile launched a new online portal that allows consumers to compare offers of all Internet providers.39 36 Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians, Call for Applications for Program Funding, available at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/h_00000.html. 37 This percentage is from 2007. In even numbered years, Canada includes only its 10 provinces in its statistics. 38 See SUBTEL, available at http://www.subtel.cl/prontus_subtel/site/edic/base/port/inicio.html. 39 See http://www.gobiernodechile.cl/viewNoticia.aspx?idArticulo=27853. In November 2007, Chile released its 2007-2012 Strategy for Digital Development.40 The strategy’s goals include doubling broadband connections to reach 2 million by 2010, increasing small and mid-range enterprise competition, e-health, and e-education. In October 2008, Chile announced a subsidy plan to provide connectivity to more than three million people in 1,474 rural communities. The subsidy plan is estimated to cost US$100 million, 70% of which will be provided by the government through Chile’s Telecommunications Development Fund. Competition: Competitors include Telefónica Chile (incumbent); VTR (cable); Telefónica del Sur; GTD Manquehue; Entel; and CMET Telecomunicaciones. Telefónica Chile holds 44.9% of the broadband market as of the end of October 2009, followed by VTR (39.4%), Telefónica del Sur (5.1%), and Telmex (5.4%), which launched its own WiMAX network in 2007. Telmex Chile and VTR hold wireless local loop licenses that allow them to offer wireless broadband services to the public based on WiMAX technology, particularly in remote, underserved areas. Telmex launched services in the capital city of Santiago and 14 other urban centers in March 2007. In 2008, VTR began deploying a WiMAX network. Other Media: AM (180); FM (64); TV (63). Topography: Chile occupies an area slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana. Chile’s terrain consists of low coastal mountains, a fertile central valley, and rugged Andes in the east. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 1,426,40041 8.4942 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 7. Cyprus Regulation: The Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) oversees the telecommunications, postal services, electrical and mechanical services, road transport, public works, civil aviation and merchant shipping sectors of the economy.43 The Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications & Postal Regulation (OCECPR), established in 2002, is responsible for the introduction of effective competition in the provision of networks and services, and the protection of consumers, especially in issues relevant to the price and the quality of the provided services.44 Cyprus’ broadband strategy goal is to achieve 100% availability of broadband services. It focuses on providing terrestrial wireless or satellite connections to each of the 151 rural communities currently without broadband access.45 40 See Estrategia Digital Chile 2007-2012, available at http://www.agendadigital.cl. An English-language version is available at http://www.estrategiadigital.gob.cl/node/302. 41 ITU Statistics Database. 42 Id. 43 See MCW, available at http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/mcw.nsf/dmlindex_en/dmlindex_en . 44 See OCECPR, available at http://www.ocecpr.org.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=767&tt=ocecpr&lang=gr; see also Cyprus Government, Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation, available at http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/portal/portal.nsf/All/6D2934F2A71AAF04C225702A0029F464. 45 MCW, available at http://www.cto-ict.org/index.php?dir=03&sd=50&cid=20011. Competition: Competitors include the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA), a quasi-governmental agency established by Cyprus law; PrimeTel, the largest private telecommunication company in Cyprus; and cable operator, Cablenet.46 Other Media: AM (5); FM (76); TV (8). Topography: Cyprus is about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut. Cyprus’ terrain consists of a central plain with mountains to the north and the south, and scattered but significant plains along the southern coast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 104,00047 12.0648 Data N/A Data N/A 17.749 Data N/A 8. Czech Republic Regulation: The Czech Telecommunication Office (Ceský telekomunikacní úrad or CTÚ)50 is the country’s independent regulatory authority, though it is organizationally situated in the Ministry of Informatics (MICR). 51 The Telecoms Act of 2000 governs the telecommunications sector, and the Czech market was opened to competition in 2001. Local-loop liberalization began in 2003; at that time the Czech Republic was required to harmonize its telecommunications regime with the 2002 European Union telecommunications directives. Ceiling prices for unbundled local loops were modified by a 2008 decision. These ceiling prices are still in effect, and 95% of local exchanges may offer fully unbundled lines.52 In 2009, Telefónica O2, the incumbent, introduced a new model for wholesale DSL. Under this model, it would wholesale DSL access in a way that would allow alternative ISPs and their end users to opt out of Telefónica O2’s fixed-line telephony offering while subscribing to broadband Internet. The Czech Government adopted its “National Broadband Access Policy” in January 2005. The policy is based on the OECD Council’s recommendations on promoting broadband development. The policy’s main goal is to achieve a broadband adoption rate of approximately 50% by 2010.53 46 See CYTA, available at http://www.cyta.com.cy/company_history_en.htm and http://www.cto­ict.org/index.php?dir=03&sd=50&cid=20011; PrimeTel, available at http://www.prime­tel.com/Main/main.aspx?id=242; Cablenet, available at http://www.cablenet.com.cy/en/. 47 ITU Statistics Database. 48 Id. 49 European Union, “Cyprus”, available at http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/doc/implementation_enforcement/annualreports/14threport/c y.pdf. 50 See CTÚ, available at http://www.ctupraha.cz/. 51 See MICR, available at http://www.micr.cz/. 52 https://cesifo­group.de/portal/page/portal/DICE_Content/INFRASTRUCTURE/COMMUNICATION_NETWORKS/Fixed-line percent20Access percent20Regulation/dev-loc-loop-unbund_0.pdf. 53 See http://web.mvcr.cz/archiv2008/micr/scripts/detail.php_id_2185.html. Competition: In the Czech Republic 17.39 out of 100 residents subscribe to the Internet and 17.05 of these subscribers get broadband.54 The incumbent operator in the Czech Republic is Telefónica O2.55 Its competitors include UPC (cable system operator); Dial Telecom; T-Mobile (loop unbundling, resale and alternate facilities); Radiokomunikace (alternate facilities and fixed wireless); and fixed wireless operators, Broadnet, a subsidiary of Vodafone, and U:fon. Other Media: AM (31); FM (304); TV (71). Topography: The Czech Republic occupies an area slightly smaller than South Carolina. The terrain in Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of very hilly country. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 36.4 1,891,958 18.1 0.9 3.9 7.0 6.3 9. Denmark Regulation: The National IT and Telecoms Agency (NITA) is Denmark’s independent regulator.56 NITA operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MSRI).57 However, Danish law ensures that the MSRI cannot intervene in the NITA’s regulatory functions. The incumbent, Telia Denmark, is obligated to offer unbundled loops, sub-loops, and bitstream access.58 In 2009, the EC approved the Danish regulator’s rules forcing TDC, a cable provider that controls large parts of the cable network, to open up its cable broadband network to competitors.59 The existing strategy for the rollout and use of broadband in Denmark is based on the 2001 broadband plan “From Hardware to Content.” According to the strategic goals outlined in the plan, all Danish citizens and business will have access to broadband of at least 512 kbps by the end of 2010. Denmark is pursuing a market-based approach, ensuring that regulations are technology-neutral and using e-government services as “drivers” to ensure high demand for broadband.60 Competition: The following companies compete in the Danish broadband market: TDC; Cybercity; cable TV provider, Telia Stofa; Fixnet Nordic; Telenor; Telia Denmark; and FTTH providers, Dansk Bredband and Energi Midt. Danske Telecom and ELRO provide WiMAX services. Alternative 54 “Statistics: Internet,” International Telecommunications Union, available at http://www.itu.int/ITU­D/icteye/Reporting/ShowReportFrame.aspx?ReportName=/WTI/InformationTechnologyPublic&RP_intYear=2008 &RP_intLanguageID=1. 55 See “Czech Republic Telecoms: Sub-sector Update,” Telecoms and Technology Forecast (Economic Intelligence Unit) (Feb. 6, 2010). 56 See NITA, available at http://en.itst.dk/. 57 See MSTI, available at http://en.vtu.dk/. 58 Id. 59 See NITA, available at http://en.itst.dk/news/tdcs-cable-tv-network-opened-up-to-competitors. 60 See Letter from Finn Peterson, Deputy Director General, National IT and Telecom Agency (Denmark) to John Giusti, Acting Chief, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, June 17, 2009. infrastructure operators include Danske Telecom and Sonofon. Cable providers include Dansk Kabel TV, TDC, and Telia Sofia. Experts estimate that the Denmark networks will be ready to support the projected demand of 50 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream demand in 80% of Danish households by 2013. All households will at least have 10 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream, which will meet consumer demands for all broadband except HDTV. To meet increasing future demands, Denmark must invest in new infrastructure, such as fiber optic.61 Other Media: AM (1);62 FM (355); TV (172). Topography: Denmark occupies an area that is slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts. About one-quarter of Denmark’s population lives in greater Copenhagen. The terrain consists of low and flat to gently rolling plains. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 74.1 2,031,000 37.0 3.9 9.9 22.4 0.9 10. Estonia Regulation: The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MEAC) sets communications policy.63 The independent regulator is the Technical Surveillance Authority (TJA), a governmental organization established in 2008 by merging the Communications Board, the Railway Inspectorate and the Technical Surveillance Inspectorate.64 The Estonian government has announced that it will provide broadband access to all homes and businesses in the country by 2015. The “EstWin” initiative is projected to create a 4,125 mile fiber-optic cable network offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps at a cost of 283 million Euro (US$374 million). Of this amount, the government, drawing on money from EU structural funds, will pay approximately 25% of the project, and the country’s major telecommunications companies will pay the remainder.65 Competition: Strong competition is present only in the urban areas, where local cable operators compete with the incumbent telecommunications carrier, Elion, in the provision of Internet services. As of the end of 2008, 82% of broadband subscribers had service with Elion or cable operators Starman and STV.66 Other Media: AM (0); FM (32); TV (15). 61 “Denmark as a High Speed Society,” The High Speed Committee 2010 (Danish National IT and Telecom Agency) (January 2010, available at http://en.itst.dk/the-governments-it-and-telecommunications-policy/the-high­speed-committee/High%20Speed%20Committee.pdf. 62 The Danish Broadcasting Corporation transmits mostly via FM, but also provides AM and DAB services. See http://www.dr.dk/OmDR/About+DR/20060622150803.htm and http://www.dr.dk/OmDR/Modtagelse/Radio/20091026132153.htm. 63 See MEAC, available at http://www.mkm.ee/en. 64 See TJA, available at http://www.tja.ee/?lang=en. 65 See TJA, available at http://www.tja.ee/?lang=en. 66 See Konkurentsiamet (Estonian Competition Authority) 2008 Annual Report, available at http://www.konkurentsiamet.ee/public/AnnualReports_/Annual_Report_2008.pdf. Topography: Estonia occupies an area that is slightly smaller than New Hampshire and Vermont combined. The mainland terrain is flat, boggy, and partly wooded, while the south is hilly and the north is flat. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 317,90067 23.7068 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 11. Finland Regulation: The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MINTC)69 sets communications policy, and Finland’s independent communications regulator is the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA).70 The Finnish telecommunications market was first opened up to competition when data communication and business networks were liberalized under the Telecommunications Act of 1987. The laws governing telecommunications and digital broadcast networks in Finland were converged in mid-2002 by broadening the scope of the 1987 Act to include cable TV and digital wireless terrestrial broadcasting.71 FICORA has imposed an obligation on operators with significant market power to lease the local loops to other operators. The Finnish government passed legislation in 2009 to make broadband connectivity a fundamental right for every person in the country. The law requires ISPs to offer connections of at least 1 Mbps to all of Finland’s 5.3 million citizens by July 2010. FICORA says the mandate is necessary in order to improve the availability of broadband in Finland’s remote rural areas and will improve business opportunities, access to online services such as banking, and quality of life for people living in sparsely populated regions. The legislation is part of a commitment from the Finnish government to provide universal broadband services, which includes a pledge to make 100 Mbps broadband access available to all Finnish residents by 2015.72 Competition: Elisa, TeliaSonera, DNA and Finnet are the leading players in the broadband market.73 Elisa is the market leader with 32% of the broadband market as of early 2009.74 TeliaSonera follows 67 ITU Statistics Database. 68 Id. 69 See MINTC, available at http://www.mintc.fi/web/en/home. 70 See FICORA, available at http://www.ficora.fi/en/index.html. 71 See Goliath, http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-2883809/Finland-s-Broadcast-And­Telecommunications.html. The name of “Telecommunications Market Act” was also changed to “Communications Market Act” to reflect its new scope. 72 Id. 73 See FICORA, “Market Review 3/2009: Price level of telecommunications services in Finland 2008” (Nov. 2009) (FICORA Market Review Report) available at http://www.ficora.fi/attachments/ruotsiav/5mnNXXdeL/DOHA_n580363_v3_Market_review_3_2009_­_Price_level_of_telecommunications_services_in_Finland_2008.pdf; see generally FICORA, Market Review Report section, available at http://www.ficora.fi/en/index/tutkimukset/puhelinjalaajakaistapalvelut/markkinatieto.html. 74 Id. closely behind with around 30%, while DNA holds 17% and Finnet holds 12%.75 DSL services were introduced by Sonera (now TeliaSonera) in 1998, making Finland one of the first countries in the world to have broadband offerings.76 There are 17 cable television companies that offer broadband services in Finland.77 The largest is Welho, which operates from the capital, Helsinki.78 Wireless broadband is limited in Finland, making up around 1% of Internet connections.79 Other Media: AM (2); FM (59); TV (120). Topography: Finland occupies an area slightly smaller than Montana. Finland’s population is concentrated on a small southwestern coastal plain. The terrain is mostly low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 66.1 1,579,600 29.7 0.0 4.1 24.9 0.8 12. France Regulation: The responsibility for France’s national telecommunications policy resides in the General Directorate for the Information Technology and Postal Services (DiGITIP), a unit of the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment (MEIE).80 Created in November 1998, the DiGITIP proposes and implements policies to promote an industrial and competitive environment favorable to France’s communications industry, both domestically and internationally. France’s Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) is the independent regulator.81 ARCEP’s responsibilities include adopting regulations articulating the rights and obligations of operators; enforcing licensees’ obligations and imposing penalties for breaches of the Act; sanctioning operators for not meeting legal or regulatory requirements; creating technical rules for efficient use of radio spectrum and telephone numbers; allocating frequency and numbering resources; approving interconnection of operators with significant market power; and examining license applications on behalf of the MEIE. France’s telecommunications sector is governed by The Telecommunications Law of July 9, 2004, relating to electronic communication and audiovisual communication services, which amended the 1996 Telecommunications Act and incorporated the EU’s 2003 regulatory framework for electronic communications into French national law. As of July 2009, unbundled loop facilities are available in exchanges covering more than 72% of the French population.82 ARCEP has emphasized that operators must resolve quality of service issues, 75 Id. 76 See Point Topic, available at http://point-topic.com/content/operatorsource/profiles2/finland-broadband­overview.htm. 77 See FICORA, available at http://www.ficora.fi/attachments/englantiav/5m4R6KvqC/Broadband_Prices_in_the_Nordic_Countries_2006.pdf. 78 See FICORA Market Review Report. 79 Id. 80 See MEIE, available at http://www.telecom.gouv.fr/accueil.php3. 81 See ARCEP, available at http://www.arcep.fr/index.php?id=1&L=1. 82 Letter from Joel Voisin-Ratelle, Head, International Bureau, Autorite de Regulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes to John Giusti, Acting Chief, International Bureau, FCC, July 23, 2009. including access to lines with technical problems.83 The regulator has mandated access to rights of way, poles, ducts, and existing sheaths, and the sharing of the terminal part of fiber networks.84 ARCEP has also developed a framework for fiber, which applies symmetric regulation to all operators – whoever is first to construct within a building is required to provide shared access to competitors. Digital France 2012, adopted in October 2008, sets out France’s proposals for infrastructure development and includes a plan to achieve universal broadband access in France by the end of 2010 through the designation of “universal broadband providers.” These providers would be responsible for providing universal access and establishing public-private partnerships to increase the rollout of fiber networks.85 Competition: Competitors in the broadband market include Orange (France Telecom), Free (Iliad), Alice (Iliad), Club Internet, Neuf Cegetel (SFR), and Numericable. Orange, Neuf Cegetel and Iliad hold the largest market shares. Local-loop unbundling is used primarily to provide differentiated DSL services. Providers, including Free and Neuf Cegetel, used a total of 6.1 million lines, either partially or fully unbundled, as of the end of the third quarter of 2008. Cable still accounts for much of the alternative last-mile infrastructure although Iliad and SFR’s Neuf Cegetel have begun the rollout of fiber. The three leading broadband providers in France all offer IPTV and have committed to roll out fixed-mobile convergence services. The three companies all offer a “box” (Orange’s Livebox, Iliad’s Freebox and Neuf Cegetel’s Neuf Box) that customers can use to access broadband, VoIP, and Wi-Fi. In addition, Bouygues Telecom offers its “Ideo” service, which is a quadruple-play package. For the equivalent of $54 per month, subscribers receive Internet, TV, fixed telephone and mobile phone connections.86 Sixty-seven percent of the population in France has access to the Internet in their home. A recent study found 56% of Internet users used the Internet to research administrative and fiscal information, and 57% shopped online last year.87 Fourteen percent of this connected population used their computers to make telephone calls through Skype or other applications; 33% are active on social networking sites, such as Facebook or LinkedIn; and 20% watch TV on the Internet.88 Of the Internet users in France, 31% downloaded music during the past twelve months; 21% downloaded films; and 34% downloaded 83 See https://www.cesifo­group.de/portal/page/portal/DICE_Content/INFRASTRUCTURE/COMMUNICATION_NETWORKS/Fixed-line percent20Access percent20Regulation/dev-loc-loop-unbund_0.pdf. 84 ARCEP, “ARCEP pleased by operators’ publication of their FTTH technical and pricing reference offers. ARCEP has published a practical guide on the terms and conditions of fiber rollouts, for property owners, managers and joint owners,” (Feb. 10, 2010), available at http://arcep.fr/index.php?id=8571&L=1&tx_gsactualite_pi1[uid]=1251&tx_gsactualite_pi1[annee]=&tx_gsactualite _pi1[theme]=&tx_gsactualite_pi1[motscle]=&tx_gsactualite_pi1[backID]=26&cHash=31099861b8. 85 See http://www.arcep.fr/fileadmin/reprise/communiques/communiques/2009/comnq-nkm-fibre-100709.pdf. 86 “Internet: les fournisseurs d’accès lancent des offers moins chères mais moins riches,” Le monde (Feb. 13, 2010), available at http://www.lemonde.fr/technologies/article/2010/02/12/internet-les-fournisseurs-d-acces-lancent-des­offres-moins-cheres-mais-moins-riches_1304840_651865.html; “Numericable va lancer un forfeit social Internet à 9,99 euros,” Le monde (Feb. 8, 2010) available at http://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2010/02/08/numericable­va-lancer-un-forfait-social-internet-a-9-99-euros_1302930_3234.html 87 “La diffusion des technologies de l’information at de la communications dans la société française,” Centre de Recherche pour L’Etude et l’Observation des Conditions de Vie (CREDOC) (Nov. 2009), available at http://www.arcep.fr/uploads/tx_gspublication/etude-credoc-2009-111209.pdf. 88 Id. software. Twenty six percent of Internet users (and 49% of students who use the Internet) used it to look for jobs.89 Other Media: AM (41); FM (about 3,500); TV (584). Topography: France occupies an area slightly smaller than the size of Texas. The terrain consists of mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in the north and west; the remainder is mountainous, especially with the Pyrenees in the south, and the Alps in the east. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 57.1 18,675,000 29.1 0.1 1.6 27.5 0.0 13. Germany Regulation: Policy-related issues in the telecommunications sector are directed by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi).90 Its mission is to foster “successful economic activity” in Germany, and the Ministry plays a key legislative, administrative and coordination role in areas such as competition policy and trade issues that affect the German telecommunications sector. Germany’s independent telecommunications regulator is the Federal Network Agency, Bundesnetzagentur (BnetzA).91 Agreements for VDSL wholesale access are mainly contractual, with the conditions decided between operators and approved by the regulator, rather than by direct guidance from the BnetzA. The monthly fee competitors pay for access to unbundled loops from DT is currently $14; the regulator will review local loop unbundling fees in March 2011. Commercial negotiations over wholesale access to fiber optic networks failed to reach agreements, however; the BnetzA set the terms of access in a December 2009 order. That order outlined the technical specifications for installing DSLAM equipment in the cabinets and fiber-optic cables into cable ducts, as well as the use of DT’s unlit fiber when the lack of space prohibits the sharing of passive infrastructure. In early February 2010, Germany’s highest administrative court ruled that DT did not have to give competitors access to dark fiber on its VDSL network. However, the Court stated (affirming the regulator’s December 2009 order) that DT did have to give competitors access to its street cabinets and empty pipes. Germany’s Broadband Strategy was released in February 2009.92 The strategy defines two overarching targets. First, gaps in broadband penetration are to be eliminated and capable broadband, defined as at least 1 Mbps, is to be made available nationwide by the end of 2010. Second, a total of 75% of all German households are to have Internet access with speeds of at least 50 Mbps by 2014.93 The government describes its approach as “incentive-oriented” and includes a number of tactics for achieving its short-term and long-term goals.94 In the short-term it will focus mainly on financial support for local 89 Id. 90 See BMWi, available at http://www.bmwi.de/English/Navigation/root.html. 91 See BnetzA, available at http://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/enid/98affacc9ef0ab056cda24ebc3920710,0/xn.html. 92 BMWi, The Federal Government’s Broadband Strategy (Feb. 2009) (German Broadband Strategy), available at http://www.bmwi.de/English/Redaktion/Pdf/broadband­strategy,property=pdf,bereich=bmwi,sprache=en,rwb=true.pdf. 93 German Broadband Strategy at 5. 94 Id. at 10. authorities and improving financial options available to companies. In the long-term, it will focus on incentives within the overall European Union regulatory framework and provide stimulus where it can promote synergies from infrastructure projects. Specific measures include optimizing shared use of existing infrastructure and facilities; and compiling an “infrastructure atlas” (i.e., broadband map) and a database of construction sites.95 The German government has also taken steps to make more spectrum available for mobile broadband by reallocating spectrum in the 800 MHz band newly available as a result of Germany’s digital television transition, and freeing up the 900 MHz band for data.96 In July 2008, the EC approved Germany’s 141 million Euro (US$223-million) state-aid plan to bring broadband to rural areas currently without access. The plan has the potential to help rural areas in the former East Germany (GDR), which have lagged behind the rest of the country in terms of broadband access. This is because the GDR information infrastructure was less developed than the western parts of Germany. In November 2008, the Commission approved another aid package worth 45 million Euro (US$61 million), and another 25 million Euro (US$34 million) in January, bringing the total amount of subsidy to 211 million Euro (US$286 million). Competition: As of 2009, 70% of German households had access to broadband services of at least 2 Mbps and 20% had access to VDSL technology supporting broadband services up to 50 Mbps.97 The broadband market is dominated by DSL providers. As of 2009, there are approximately 11.6 million subscribers to retail broadband access services from Deutsche Telekom and another 10.5 million subscribers to companies utilizing resale, bitstream access or unbundled loops from Deutsche Telekom.98 Other providers utilizing DSL include United Internet,99 Vodafone,100 Hansenet,101 Versatel, and EWE Group.102 There are approximately 2.8 million subscribers to broadband Internet access services from 95 Id. at 11-13. 96 Id. at 13; see also Zukunft Breitband (Germany’s Broadband Portal) “Flächendeckende Breitbandversorgung forcieren - Aufbau von Hochleistungsnetzen unterstützen” available at http://www.zukunft­breitband.de/BBA/Navigation/breitbandstrategie.html. 97 German Broadband Strategy at 7. 98 Dialog Consult for the Association of the Telecommunications and Value-Added Service Providers (VATM), 11th Joint Analysis of the Telecommunications Market 2009: Results of a survey of member companies of the in the third quarter of 2009, (Nov. 2009) (VATM Analysis of the Telecommunications Market) at 14, available at http://www.vatm.de/uploads/media/10-02-2010.pdf. 99 Freenet, previously a leading ISP, sold its DSL assets to United Internet in May 2009. See Freenet Press Release, May 26, 2009, available at http://www.freenet-ag.de/pr/8256.htm. In Appendix C, we include price information for Freenet, available at the time of our research. 100 In Appendix C, we include price information for Arcor, which has been solely owned by Vodafone since May 2008. See Vodafone website, “An Integrated Communications Group Takes Shape As Vodafone and Arcor Introduce An Integrative Management Structure” (June 2008), available at http://www.vodafone.com/start/media_relations/news/local_press_releases/germany/germany_press_release/an_inte grated_communications.html, Vodafone Annual Report (Mar. 2009), available at http://www.vodafone.com/annual_report09/financials/notes_cons_fin_statements/note12.html. 101 Telefónica purchased Hansenet from Telecom Italia in 2009. See Telecom Italia, “Telecom Italia: definitive agreements finalized for the sale of HanseNet to Telefonica” (Dec. 3, 2009) available at http://www.telecomitalia.it/tiportal/en/archivio/media/comunicati_stampa/telecom_italia/corporate/economico_finan ziario/2009/12-03.html. In Appendix C, we include price information for Alice, which is the name Hansenet uses to market its broadband access services. See Alice website, available at http://www.alice-dsl.de. 102 VATM Analysis of the Telecommunications Market at 17. cable companies, including Kabel Deutschland GmbH, Unitymedia and Kabel BW.103 A number of regional carriers, such as M-Net (Munich) and NetCologne (Cologne) are rolling out fiber-optic networks, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH).104 There are also a small number of subscribers to broadband satellite services.105 Other Media: AM (51); FM (787); TV (373). Topography: Germany occupies an area that is slightly smaller than Montana. Germany’s terrain consists of lowlands in the north, uplands in the center, and Bavarian Alps in the south. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 54.9 24,043,000 29.3 0.1 2.4 26.7 0.1 14. Greece Regulation: Both the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC)106 and the independent regulator, Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT),107 are responsible for oversight of Greece’s regulatory framework. In 2006, EETT incorporated the EU’s 2003 regulatory framework for electronic communications into Greek law, and imposed new regulations on local loop unbundling. In 2005, Greece adopted a national broadband plan titled Digital Strategy 2006-2013.108 The plan’s objectives are to use broadband and information and communications technologies (ICT) to enhance business productivity and to improve the quality of life for the Greek population, in part through the development of e-government services.109 In 2008, the Greek government announced that development had begun on metropolitan area fiber optic networks for 75 cities and wireless networks for 120 smaller cities.110 In February 2009, the Greek government announced a public-private partnership to build a national fiber-optic network to Athens and 50 other cities (including the islands) with speeds of up to 100 Mbps for nearly 650,000 users by the end of 2010 and to be expanded to over two million households over the next seven years.111 103 Id. at 12. 104 At the end of 2009, the number of subscribers to fiber optic broadband access services was less than 100,000. Id. at 14. 105 As of the end of 2008, there are approximately 30,000 subscribers to satellite-delivered broadband services in Germany. German Broadband Strategy at 7. 106 See MTC, available at http://www.yme.gr/index.php?getwhat=1&oid=531&id=&tid=531. 107 See EETT, available at http://www.eett.gr/opencms/opencms/EETT_EN/index.html. 108 See Ministry of Economy and Finance, “Digital Greece and the Greek Digital Strategy” (Jan. 2008) (Greek Digital Report 2008) available at http://www.mnec.gr/export/sites/mnec/en/press_office/DeltiaTypou/Documents/2008-01­28_FactSheetOnDigitalGreece.pdf. 109 Id. 110 Id. at 6. 111 Nicolae Oaca, “Broadband for All Europeans’ to Fight Economic Crisis”, IEEE Global Communications Newsletter (June 2009) at 2. Competition: Competitors in the broadband market include OTEnet, Forthnet, and Tellas.112 As of March 2008, 34% of OTE’s DSL lines were provided by third-party ISPs.113 Greece has no cable networks. Other Media: AM (26); FM (88); TV (36). Topography: Greece occupies an area slightly smaller than the size of Alabama. Greece’s terrain is mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 22.5 1,908,000 17.0 0.0 0.0 17.0 0.0 15. Hong Kong Regulation: Established in July 1993, the Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) is Hong Kong’s independent regulator for telecommunications.114 OFTA issues telecommunications licenses, administers the numbering plan, oversees technical standards and international affairs, manages spectrum, and provides technical support in the regulation of broadcasting services. The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) is Hong Kong’s policy-making body for the telecommunications, broadcasting, and film industries.115 The CEDB sets information technology goals for Hong Kong, in cooperation with the Legislative Council of the government. Although Hong Kong has been a part of the People’s Republic of China since 1997, its communications market remains more competitive, more market-driven and less regulated than other parts of China. All sectors of Hong Kong’s telecommunications market have been liberalized, and there are no foreign ownership restrictions. In July 2004, OFTA decided that mandatory local loop unbundling would end by June 2008. OFTA determined that this decision would promote investment and consumer choice in broadband networks. Unbundling is maintained in buildings where it is technically unfeasible or economically unviable for competitors to install infrastructure. The Digital 21 Strategy, the blueprint for ICT development in Hong Kong, sets out a vision of building on Hong Kong's position as a “world digital city.” The strategy was first published in 1998 and is updated regularly. The 2008 edition identified five action areas for implementation between 2008 and 2010.116 Competition: Competitors in the broadband market include PCCW, HKNet, and City Telecom (HKBN).117 I-Cable provides broadband over its cable system. HKBN, SmarTone, HKNet and other fixed wireless licensees utilize alternative last-mile infrastructure. 112 In Appendix C, we include price information for Hellas Online (HOL), a competitive entrant offering broadband services. See Hellas Online website, available at http://www.hol.gr. 113 See European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA), available at http://www.ectaportal.com/en/. 114 See OFTA, available at http://www.ofta.gov.hk/en/. 115 See CEDB, available at http://www.cedb.gov.hk/about/index.htm. 116 http://info.gov.hk/digital21/eng/index.htm. Video-on-demand services have contributed to Hong Kong having one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the world.118 Hong Kong’s household broadband penetration rate in October 2009 was 79%.119 Hong Kong has one of the highest household penetration rates for IPTV in the world (1.2 million IPTV subscribers).120 Other Media: AM (6); FM (10); TV (2). Topography: Hong Kong occupies an area six times the size of Washington, DC. The terrain is hilly to mountainous with steep slopes, and lowlands in the north. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 1,948,300121 27.9122 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 16. Hungary Regulation: The NCAH (National Communications Regulatory Authority) was established in 2004 as Hungary’s independent regulatory authority.123 It is regulated by Act C of 2003 on electronic communications. The incumbent, Magyar Telekom, has been required to offer unbundling to allow competitors access to its network since 2001. Hungary adopted a National Broadband Strategy in 2005. Its aim is to facilitate content development and the spread of broadband communication in the private and public sectors.124 Competition: Competitors in the broadband market include Magyar Telekom (T-Mobile),125 HTCC/Invitel, UPC, Fibernet, and DIGI.126 The four largest cable broadband providers are UPC, T-Kabel, Fibernet, and DIGI. Magyar Telekom also offers the Sky DSL service, which provides broadband via satellite networks. (...continued from previous page) 117 In Appendix C, we include price information for New World Telecom, a competitive entrant offering broadband services. See New World Telecom website, available at http://www.newworldtel.com. 118 See International Telecommunication Union Workshop on Promoting Broadband, April 9-11, 2003, Promoting Broadband: Background Paper 12, Doc. PB/03 (April 7, 2003), available at http://www.itu.int/osg/spu/ni/promotebroadband/PB03-PromotingBroadband.pdf. 119 Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government, Hong Kong: The Facts Telecommunications (Oct. 2009), available at http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/telecommunications.pdf. 120 Id. 121 ITU Statistics Database. 122 Id. 123 See NHAH, available at http://www.hif.hu/index.php?lang=en. 124 See ITU, available at http://www.itu.int/wsis/stocktaking/plugin/documents.asp?project=1142001674&lang=en. 125 In Appendix C, we include price information for T-Home, which is the name Magyar Telekom uses to market its broadband access services. See T-Home website, available at http://www.t-home.hu/. 126 In Appendix C, we include price information for Enternet and Extranet, two competitive entrants offering broadband services. See Enternet website, available at http://www.enternet.hu and Extranet website, available at http://www.externet.hu. Other Media: AM (5); FM (90); TV (95). Topography: Hungary is slightly smaller than Indiana. The terrain is mostly flat to rolling plains; there are hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 42.3 1,688,414 16.8 1.0 7.6 8.2 0.0 17. Iceland Regulation: Iceland’s Post and Telecom Administration (PTA)127 was created in 1997 and is an independent body under the direction of the Minister of Communications (MOC).128 The PTA is responsible for granting operational licenses for posts and telecommunications, supervising licensees and enforcing the Government’s telecommunication policy and regulations. The legal framework for electronic communications services is influenced by the Directives of the EU. Having signed the Agreement on the European Economic Area, Iceland committed to adopt all of the EU Directives in the field of electronic communications. Iceland’s Electronic Communications Act and the Act on the PTA, both of which were passed in 2003, implement the major provisions of the EU Communications Directive package of 2002. In 2004, the government released a policy document called “Resources to Serve Everyone: Policy of the Government of Iceland on the Information Society 2004-2007.”129 This national policy document included targets for e-government, e-business, education, environment, security, health care and social services. Competition: Telecommunications infrastructure in Iceland is modern and fully digitized, with satellite-earth stations, fiber-optic cables, and an extensive broadband network. The incumbent Siminn and Vodafone Iceland offer broadband via DSL lines. Mobile phone and broadband penetration rates are among the highest in the world, the latter benefiting from extensive DSL and fiber networks. Other Media: AM (3); FM (about 70); TV (14). Topography: Iceland occupies an area slightly smaller than Kentucky. Iceland’s terrain is mainly a plateau interspersed with mountain peaks and ice fields. The coast is deeply indented by bays and fiords. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 83.2 104,604 32.8 1.3 0.0 30.7 0.7 127 See PTA, available at http://www.pta.is/default.aspx?cat_id=101. 128 See MOC, available at http://eng.samgonguraduneyti.is/. 129 See http://eng.forsaetisraduneyti.is/media/English/IT_Policy2004.pdf. 19 18. Ireland Regulation: Policy is set by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR).130 The Irish telecom regulator is the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).131 Under the Communications Regulation Act of 2002, ComReg sets prices, allocates frequencies, and issues licenses to applicants. The incumbent, eircom, is required to provide unbundled loops and bitstream access to competitive providers.132 In January of 2009, the Irish government announced its National Broadband Scheme (NBS), which is intended to provide mobile and wireless broadband to regions and populations that do not have broadband access.133 As part of the plan, in December 2008, the government entered into a contract with “3” (a Hutchison Whampoa company), to be the provider of services to unserved areas. Residential and business customers within those areas can subscribe to mobile wireless broadband services with a minimum download speed of 1.2 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 200 kpbs with a contention ratio of 36:1.134 In some areas where service will be very costly and difficult to reach, “3” will be allowed to offer a satellite product of 1Mbps download and 128 kbps upload. Competition: Leading broadband competitors in Ireland include eircom, Irish Broadband, BT Ireland, and UPC.135 In the third quarter of 2009, eircom controlled 35.5% of the retail broadband market. The remainder of the market was held by operators of alternative broadband platforms, including cable, fixed wireless, fiber, satellite and mobile broadband.136 Other Media: AM (9); FM (106); TV (4). Topography: Ireland occupies an area slightly larger than West Virginia. Over 40% of the population resides within 62 miles of Dublin. The terrain consists of mostly level to rolling interior plains surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains, with sea cliffs on the west coast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 42.9 950,082 21.4 0.1 2.8 15.5 3.0 19. Italy Regulation: The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) is responsible for overall supervision of Italy’s postal and financial systems, as well as coordination of telecommunications policy.137 The 130 See DCENR, available at http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/ 131 See ComReg, available at http://www.odtr.ie/. 132 See ComReg, available at http://www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/pres170402.pdf. 133 See Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, “National Broadband Scheme” (2008), available at http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Communications/Communications+Development/National+Broadband+Scheme.htm. 134 Id. 135 In Appendix C, we include price information for Digiweb, a competitive entrant offering broadband services. See Digiweb website, available at http://www.digiweb.ie/about-us. 136 ComReg, available at http://www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg09101.pdf. 137 See MED, available at http://www.comunicazioni.it/english_version/english_ministry/. Department of Communications, located within the MED, reviews technical regulations related to ensuring service quality for ICT users; publishes technical procedures regarding type approval for terminal apparatus and the use and connection to telecommunications networks; grants licenses and authorizations; and assists with the planning, allocation and management of spectrum. The Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM) is Italy’s independent regulator.138 Its responsibilities include determining which companies have significant market power; establishing interconnection agreements; setting conditions for access to public networks and granting licenses; ensuring quality of service; and supervising numbering policies. The take-up of residential broadband services has been largely influenced by two phenomena: the absence of cable television and the relatively limited penetration (approximately 50%) of PCs in Italian households. These factors are only partially mitigated by the availability of fiber-to-the-home and significant take-up of mobile broadband, which is growing.139 In October 2009, the Italian government announced a universal broadband plan to ensure broadband access for all Italians by the end of 2010. The plan, which will require investment of around 800 million Euro (US$1.19 billion) from public and private sources, aims to provide universal access with transmission speeds of at least 2 Mbps.140 Competition: The leading competitors in the Italian broadband market are Telecom Italia, FastWeb, Wind, Tiscali, and Vodafone (Tele2).141 Alternative last-mile infrastructure (provided by competitive local exchange carriers and fixed wireless and satellite operators), the resale of DSL services, local-loop unbundling and WiMAX have all provided competition for the incumbent Telecom Italia.142 Other Media: AM (100); FM (4,000); TV (358). Topography: Italy occupies an area slightly larger than Arizona. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous with some plains and coastal lowlands. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 30.8 11,878,000 19.8 0.5 0.0 19.2 0.1 20. Japan Regulation: The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) develops communications policy and administers the Telecommunications Business Law and the Radio Wave Law.143 MIC also functions as Japan’s regulator, issuing telecom and broadcasting licenses, and overseeing wire and radio-based services for domestic and international communications. The Telecommunications Business 138 See AGCOM, available at http://www2.agcom.it/eng/eng_intro.htm. 139 See Letter from Antonio Amedola, Advisor to Secretary-General, Autorita per le garanzie nelle comunicazioni, AGCOM, to John Giusti, Acting Chief, International Bureau, FCC, June 10, 2009. 140 See Deepa Babington, “Italian broadband plan welcomed but hurdles loom,” Reuters, available at http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLH12584920090717. 141 AGCOM Report, available at http://www2.agcom.it/eng/mkt_analysis/mkt_12_summary.pdf. 142 In Appendix C, we include price information for Libero. See Libero website, available at http://www.libero.it/. 143 See MIC, available at http://www.soumu.go.jp/english/index.html Dispute Resolution Commission (TBDRC) has the power to fine, revoke licenses, and order remedies without appeal or challenges from the government. MIC cannot overrule or challenge TBDRC decisions or become involved in its deliberations. In September 2006, MIC released its “New Competition Promotion Program 2010,” a roadmap for a comprehensive review of its competition rules. Revised by the MIC in 2008, the plan seeks to promote facilities-based competition, review dominant regulations, review the calculation method for interconnection charges of NTT East/West, promote competition in the mobile communications market, develop environments intended for implementation of IP-enabled communication terminals, review tariff policies, review universal service system, develop environments intended to ensure network neutrality, strengthen dispute settlement functions, and enhance consumer protection measures.144 Competition: Competitors in the broadband market include NTT, Softbank BB, and KDDI, eAccess, Nifty, Opticom, TEPCO and NEC Big Globe. Competition to NTT in the broadband market is provided by Jupiter Broadband (cable broadband) and Japan Telecom, KDDI and PoweredCom (all through alternative last-mile infrastructure). The focus of the broadband media market is recent years is on fiber. The number of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) subscribers has grown: FTTH is now the dominant broadband technology in the country and the key driver for overall growth in broadband services. Other Media: AM (215); FM (89); TV (211). Topography: Japan occupies an area slightly smaller than California. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 58.5145 30,927,003 24.2 12.4 3.3 8.5 0.0 21. Korea Regulation: The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) was created when the government combined the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) and Korean Broadcasting Commission (KBC) to form the KCC in March 2008.146 This converged body regulates telecommunications and broadcasting. The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) is responsible for ensuring “public value and fairness” of broadcasting and Internet content.147 The KCSC is a non-governmental, independent organization, and its relationship with the rest of the government is unique. If the KCSC decides that government action is necessary to remedy a situation, it must make a recommendation to the KCC. The u-Korea Master Plan was adopted in 2006. This plan’s goal was “to achieve the world’s first ubiquitous society” and to have every household, regardless of income, be equipped with access to the Internet with a minimum transmission speed of 1 Mbps. In February 2009, Korea announced plans to 144 MIC Communication News, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Vol. 19, No. 1 (Apr. 25, 2008) (last visited May18, 2009), available at http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/joho_tsusin/eng/Releases/NewsLetter/Vol19/Vol19_01/Vol19_01.html. 145 This figure only includes broadband access via a computer. 146 See KCC, available at http://www.kcc.go.kr/user/ehpMain.do. 147 See KCSC, available at http://www.kocsc.or.kr/eng/01_About/Message.php, upgrade the national network to offer 1 Gbps service by 2012. Key applications include e-government and e-commerce.148 Competition: Competitors in Korea’s broadband market include KT Corp., SK Broadband, and LG Powercom. KT Corp. and SK Broadband are the major providers, and LG Powercom, Dreamline, and LG Dacom are smaller providers. One of the key services that drove broadband adoption in Korea in the early stages of its broadband development was online interactive games.149 Currently, the two most popular broadband services in Korea are music downloads and gaming.150 Other Media: AM (96); FM (322); TV (57). Topography: Korea occupies an area slightly larger than Indiana. The terrain consists of mostly hills and mountains with wide coastal plains in the west and the south. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 94.3151 15,938,529 32.8 15.1 10.5 7.2 0.0 22. Latvia Regulation: The Department of Communications in the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is responsible for policy in the communications sector of Latvia.152 The Public Utilities Regulation Commission (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulešanas komisija or SPRK) was established in 2001 as a unified regulatory body with oversight of the telecommunications, energy, railway and postal sectors.153 The SPRK approves tariffs, issues licenses and supervises technical regulations and standards. There are no fully unbundled local loops in Latvia, and the typical wholesale access offer usually amounts to a simple resale agreement in which both the brand and the retail price of the service are controlled by the fixed incumbent. The Broadband Network Development Strategy 2006-2012, adopted in December 2005, uses state and EU structural funds (ERDF) to cover up to 35% of the total costs for the expansion of high-quality broadband network infrastructure in rural areas.154 148 http://www.ipc.go.kr/servlet/download?pt=/ipceng/public&fn=u-KOREA+Master+Plan+.pdf. 149 Kim Yongsoo et al., World Bank, “Building broadband: Strategies and policies for the developing world“ (Jan. 2010), available at http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTINFORMATIONANDCOMMUNICATIONANDT ECHNOLOGIES/0,,contentMDK:20795271~pagePK:210058~piPK:210062~theSitePK:282823,00.html#2010 (download from 2010 publications list). 150 Id. 151 This includes broadband access modes such as DSL, cable, other fixed and wireless broadband via computers, and mobile phone access. 152 See MOT, available at http://www.sam.gov.lv/satmin/content/?cat=134. 153 See SPRK, available at http://www.sprk.gov.lv/?setl=2. 154 See European Union “eGovernment Fact Sheet – Latvia – Strategy (last updated September 2009),” available at http://www.epractice.eu/en/document/288288. Competition: Competitors to the incumbent carrier, Lattelkom, include Telekom Baltija, Apollo (Lattelecom), Baltkom, Latnet, Izzi (formerly Telia Multicom), and Vernet. The broadband market is led by Lattelecom, but Telekom Baltija, Baltkom, and Izzi (formerly Telia Multicom) are among the alternative operators providing competition. Cable companies and fixed wireless companies serve 43% of the total broadband lines and provide infrastructure-based competition in some parts of the country. Lattelecom and Baltkom have both invested in FTTH networks in the capital of Riga. Other Media: AM (8); FM (62); TV (37). Topography: Latvia occupies an area slightly larger than West Virginia. The terrain is mostly fertile, low-lying plains with some hills in the east. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 146,000155 6.44156 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 23. Lithuania Regulation: The Information and Communication Technology Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) is responsible for making policy in the communications sector.157 The independent regulator is the Communications Regulatory Agency (Ryšiu Reguliavimo Tarnyba or RRT).158 RRT promulgates rules and regulations on interconnection of telecommunications networks, pricing and the provision of telecommunications services. The Development Strategy of the Broadband Infrastructure of Lithuania for 2005-2010 was published on December 31, 2002. Its goals include ensuring availability of broadband to 98% of small and medium enterprises by 2010.159 It also established the public company “Placiajuostis Internetas,” a non-profit organization, to develop rural broadband access and training.160 Competition: The leading competitors to incumbent Teo LT are Balticum, Infrostruktura, Lithuanian Telecom (Takas), Microlink, Omnitel (TeliaSonera), Penkj Kontinentai, Tele2, and Vinita. The broadband market is led by Teo LT. Competition to Teo LT in the broadband Internet market is provided through cable broadband, alternative infrastructure (via competitive local exchange carriers and satellite operators) and the resale of DSL services. Other Media: AM (29); FM (142); TV (44). Topography: Lithuania occupies an area slightly larger than West Virginia. The terrain consists of fertile lowlands and many scattered small lakes. 155 ITU Statistics Database. 156 Id. 157 See MTC, available at http://www.transp.lt/en. 158 See RRT, available at http://www.rrt.lt/index.php?-1341057335. 159 See http://www.transp.lt/Default.aspx?Element=ViewArticle&Lang=EN&TopicID=215&ArticleID=1936. 160 See http://www.placiajuostis.lt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=4&lang=en. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 590,100161 17.77 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 24. Luxembourg Regulation: The Ministry of Media and Communications (MMC) is responsible for telecommunications policy.162 The Institut Luxembourgeois de Regulation (ILR) regulates the telecommunications sector under the regulatory guidelines of the EC’s regulatory framework.163 There are over 4,000 unbundled lines in Luxembourg; most of them are fully unbundled in the business market. In February 2007, the ILR and the incumbent agreed to lower collocation costs. Competition: Competitors include Luxembourg Online, P&T Luxembourg, and Orange.164 Incumbent P&T Luxembourg is the largest provider, holding a 68% share in the country’s broadband market. Competition to P&T Luxembourg is provided via cable broadband, the resale of DSL service, and local-loop unbundling. Resale is the largest form of alternative broadband access in Luxembourg and accounts for 10% of the broadband market. Other Media: AM (2); FM (6); TV (5). Topography: Luxembourg occupies an area slightly smaller than Rhode Island. The terrain is mostly comprised of gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys. In the north, there are uplands to slightly mountainous terrain and a steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 61.0 153,172 31.3 0.0 5.3 26.0 0.0 25. Malta Regulation: The Ministry for Infrastructure Transport and Communications (MITC) is responsible for making policy in the communications sector.165 The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) was established in January 2001, under the Electronic Communications (Regulations) Act of 1997.166 The MCA is tasked with regulating electronic communications and e-commerce. The Act of 1997, as amended, includes requirements for interconnection and access to unbundled loops for competitive providers. 161 ITU Statistics Database. 162 See MMC, available at, at http://www.mediacom.public.lu/. 163 See ILR, available at http://www.ilr.public.lu/. 164 In Appendix C, we include price information for Cegecom. See Cegecom website, available at http://www.libero.it/.http://www.cegecom.com. 165 See MITC, available at https://mitc.gov.mt/?lid=1. 166 See MCA, available at http://www.mca.org.mt/. Malta’s broadband plan is titled “The Smart Island: The National ICT Strategy for Malta (2008-2010).” Among its goals for 2010 are (1) to connect 80% of households to broadband, (2) to ensure that 75% of the population are “ICT-literate,” and (3) to establish 101 high-speed broadband access centers in communities throughout Malta.167 Competition: Competitors in the broadband market include the incumbent carrier Go, Melita Cable, Vodafone and other smaller ISPs.168 Go uses DSL, Melita Cable uses cable facilities, and Vodafone uses WiMAX. Other Media: AM (1);169 FM (18); TV (6). Topography: Malta occupies an area that is slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC. The terrain is mostly low, rocky flats to dissected plains with many coastal cliffs. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 98,800170 24.25171 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 26. Netherlands Regulation: The Directorate-General for Energy and Telecom (DGET) within the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, is charged with promoting the availability and use of high-quality electronic communication networks throughout the Netherlands.172 Specifically, the DGET promotes the organization and operation of markets for energy, electronic communication and postal services, including advocating for users’ rights and protection, and, where necessary, encourages the ICT market to develop facilities, products and services for electronic communication. The Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority of the Netherlands (OPTA) is the independent regulator.173 OPTA is charged with promoting competition in the national telecommunications market. Every three years it is required to conduct analyses of all electronic communications services and examine price variations, the breakdown of the market and the opportunities available to new entrants. Nederland BreedbandLand (NBL), created in 2002, is the independent national platform for the provision of aid and incentives to the social sectors for the “better and smarter” use of broadband. The NBL identifies and accumulates knowledge and experience from broadband projects and bundles it in the Kennisbank (Knowledge Bank). The NBL disseminates the knowledge through seminars, workshops and other related events. In addition, the NBL tracks potential “breakthrough” community broadband projects 167 See The Smart Island, The National ICT Strategy for Malta 2008-2010, available at http://www.thesmartisland.gov.mt/. 168 MCA, Wholesale Broadband Access Market: Identification and Analysis of Markets, Determination of Market Power and Setting of Remedies, Final Decision at 40 (Nov. 14, 2008), available at http://www.mca.org.mt/infocentre/openarticle.asp?id=1241&pref=48. 169 See http://www.mds975.co.uk/masts/malta01.html. 170 ITU Statistics Database. 171 Id. 172 See DGET, available at http://ez.nl/english/Organisation/Organisation_chart/Directorate_General_for_Energy_and_Telecom. 173 See OPTA, available at http://www.opta.nl/en/. on a sector-by-sector basis to support their development into best practices and to ensure expansion to the national level. The NBL primarily focuses on the following sectors: (1) healthcare, (2) small and mid­range enterprises, (3) education, (4) security, (5) government, (6) living & working, and (7) traffic & transport.174 In 2004, the Ministry of Economic Affairs released a Broadband Strategy Outline.175 Competition: The Netherlands has one of the highest broadband penetration rates in Europe.176 Broadband providers in the Netherlands include KPN,177 Orange,178 Tele2-Versatel, UPC, BBned, Ziggo and other cable providers. The broadband sector reflects competition between the incumbent telecommunications carrier KPN, cable operators and other competitors utilizing unbundled local loops.179 Ziggo is the largest broadband provider with over a million broadband customers, while KPN is the second largest provider.180 Other Media: AM (4); FM (567); TV (342). Topography: Netherlands occupies an area that is slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey. The terrain is mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land with some hills in the southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 74.0 6,262,500 38.1 1.1 13.7 22.5 0.8 27. Norway Regulation: The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) monitors telecommunications markets in Norway.181 The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (NPT) is an autonomous, self-financed administrative agency under the MTC.182 The NPT is responsible for monitoring private sector compliance with national telecommunications statutes, regulations and license requirements; supervising telecommunications providers; supervising registries; assigning domain names; and contingency planning for national network security. 174 See http://www.nederlandbreedbandland.nl/page/English. 175 Ministry of Economic Affairs (NL), “The Broadband Paper; A question of pace and better utilization” (May, 2004). 176 See “ICT Statistics: Internet Indicators: Subscribers, Users, Broadband Subscribers,” ITU, http://www.itu.int/ITU­D/icteye/Reporting/ShowReportFrame.aspx?ReportName=/WTI/InformationTechnologyPublic&RP_intYear=2008 &RP_intLanguageID=1. 177 In Appendix C, we include price information for HetNet and XL4ALL which are both brand names of KPN. See KPN website, “About Us” available at http://.kpn.com/reporting08/review08/group_at_a_glance/index.html. 178 T-Mobile operates under the Orange brand in the Netherlands. 179 See “Broadband ULL,” OPTA, http://www.opta.nl/nl/wat-doet-opta/markten/breedband-ull/; see also “Broadband WBT,” OPTA, http://www.opta.nl/nl/wat-doet-opta/markten/breedband-wbt/. 180 “This Is KPN,” KPN, http://www.kpn.com/corporate/en/Company-profile-1/company-1/This-is-KPN.htm; Gertjan Groen, “De drie grote kabelbedrijven die zich hebben verenigd in Zesko, gaan in mei verder onder de nieuwe naam Ziggo. Later dit jaar zullen klanten kennismaken met het nieuwe merk,” Telecomwereld (Jan. 29, 2008), http://telecomwereld.nl/n0002471.htm. 181 See MTC, available at http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/sd.html?id=791. 182 See NPT, available at http://www.npt.no/portal/page/portal/PG_NPT_NO_EN/PAG_NPT_EN_HOME. Competition: The broadband penetration rate in Norway has increased steadily to become one of the highest in Europe. The two leading broadband competitors in Norway are Telenor and NextGenTel. Telenor has just over 50% of broadband subscribers.183 Other Media: AM (5); FM (160); TV (69). Topography: Norway occupies an area slightly larger than New Mexico. Its terrain consists of mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys. There are also small, scattered plains, and the arctic tundra in the north. The coastline is deeply indented by fjords. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 73.0 1,645,619 34.5 3.5 7.7 22.7 0.7 28. Poland Regulation: The Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) is responsible for telecommunications policy.184 In January 2006, Poland established the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE), which is the national regulatory authority for the telecommunications sector.185 The UKE is charged with: analyzing the Polish market to confirm that there is no distortion or restriction of competition; ensuring efficient investment in infrastructure and promoting innovation; encouraging efficient use and effective management of radio frequencies and numbering; supervising orbital and numbering resources; licensing operators; enforcing compliance with electromagnetic compatibility requirements; and cooperating with the Polish Office for Competition and Consumers Protection in matters related to the enforcement of the rights of citizens using postal and telecommunications services. In April, 2009, the government announced plans to direct 300 million Euro (US$397 million) for broadband expansion, with a goal of making broadband available to 90% of the households and 100% of businesses and public institutions by 2013. Competition: Telekomunikacja Polska (TP), the incumbent wireline carrier, holds approximately 40% of the broadband market, while cable operators account for another 25%. The leading broadband cable providers include UPC Polska, Vectra, Aster City, and Multimedia Polska. Other competitors in the broadband market include resellers, Netia, Dialog, Exatel, Tele2, NOM, GTS, and Energis; and alternative infrastructure providers Netia and Telefonia Dialog. Other Media: AM (14); FM (63); TV (75). Topography: Poland occupies an area slightly smaller than New Mexico. Poland’s terrain is mostly flat plains with mountains along the southern border. 183 In Appendix C, we include price information for Ventelo and Get, two competitive entrants offering broadband services. See Ventelo website, available at http://www.ventelo.no/om-ventelo/fakta-om-ventelo/eierforhold.html and Get website, available at http://get.no/web/omGet. 184 See MOI, available at http://www.en.mi.gov.pl/. 185 See UKE, available at http://en.uke.gov.pl/ukeen/index.jsp?place=Menu07&news_cat_id=79&layout=0. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 37.9 4,307,992 11.3 0.1 3.7 7.4 0.1 29. Portugal Regulation: The Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM) is the independent regulator.186 ANACOM has regulatory authority over postal and electronic communications. The Competition Authority, an independent and financially autonomous institution, is empowered to deal with competition issues in all sectors of the economy, including regulated sectors such as electronic communications. In April 2006, ANACOM set maximum charges for local-loop unbundling offers, and in June 2007, it approved a decision regarding collocation procedures. In January 2009, Portugal's government announced an 800 million Euro (US$1.1 billion) credit line for the rollout of next-generation broadband networks in the country. This is the first step in a 2.18 billion Euro (US$3 billion) plan announced in December 2008 to boost the country's economy.187 Competition: Portugal’s leading broadband service providers include Portugal Telecom (PT), ZON Multimedia/TV Cabo, Sonaecom Group, and Cabovisão.188 In the third quarter of 2009, Portugal Telecom held 43.3% of broadband customer shares, ZON Multimedia/TV Cabo held 32.3%, Sonaecom held 10.4%, and Cabovisão held 8%.189 Other Media: AM (2); FM (63); TV (42). Topography: Portugal occupies an area slightly smaller than Indiana. The terrain is mountainous north of the Tagus River with rolling plains in the south. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 39.3 1,809,354 17.0 0.1 6.7 10.0 0.2 30. Romania Regulation: The policymaker is the Ministry of Communications and Information Society.190 The Romanian telecommunications regulator is the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM, previously ANC).191 186 See ANACOM, available at http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?categoryName=CATEGORY_ROOT&languageId=1. 187 See https://www.communicationsdirectnews.com/do.php/140/33928?199. 188 See ANACOM, available at http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=996599. 189 Id. 190 See Ministry, available at http://www.mcsi.ro/. 191 See ANCOM, available at http://www.anrcti.ro/. The Ministry of Communications and Information Society issued a broadband strategy in 2009, which called for the installation of 500 hotspots all over the country.192 The “Digital Romania - eStrategy for an Information Society” initiative and the National Broadband Strategy are the cornerstones of Romania’s ICT efforts.193 Among Romania’s priorities are e-government and projects for education, health, culture and tourism and a portal to integrate all cultural, tourist, historical, geographical, religious and territorial administrative information.194 Competition: Romtelecom, the incumbent wireline carrier, is the largest competitor in the broadband market, holding approximately 25% of the market. Broadband competitors include broadband cable providers, UPC Romania, RCS&RDS; resellers, PCNet, EUfonica; and alternative service providers, RCS&RDS and Atlas Telecom. Other Media: Radio: (698);195 TV (623). Topography: Romania occupies an area slightly smaller than Oregon. The central Transylvanian Basin is separated from the Moldavian Plateau in the east by the Eastern Carpathian Mountains, and it is separated from the Walachian Plain in the south by the Transylvanian Alps. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 2,510,000196 11.75197 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 31. Singapore Regulation: The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) develops policy on information technology and telecommunications, as well as the arts. MICA’s mission is to maintain the “Singaporean identity” by developing and promoting the arts, culture, design, media, and information technology. The Infocomm Development Agency (IDA) is Singapore’s telecommunications regulator. Its duties include licensing, industry regulation, information security, and developing necessary infrastructure for e-commerce, multimedia, content hosting, and other services. IDA represents Singapore in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Telecommunications and Information Working Group. In 2006, Singapore launched Intelligent Nation 2015 (iN2015), a 10-year plan for ICT development. Under this plan, Singapore is deploying a seamless next generation broadband network with both a wireline and a wireless part. The wireline portion is an ultra high-speed, all-fiber network that will provide access speeds of 1 Gbps and more to all physical addresses in Singapore, and is expected to reach 95% of homes and offices by 2012. The network will be wireline and wireless, and open to all service 192 http://www.ecomunitate.ro/en/Internet_gratuit_pentru_zeci_de_mii_de_galateni_(17450).html. 193 See Connect-World, available at http://www.connect­world.com/articles/recent_article.php?oid=Europe_II_2009_02. 194 Id. 195 The majority of stations in Romania are FM. See generally http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1057466.stm. 196 ITU Statistics Database. 197 Id. providers, competing with the two facilities-based operators, SingTel (incumbent and majority State-owned) and StarHub.198 Competition: SingTel and StarHub are the leading competitors in the broadband market. SingTel had 495,000 retail broadband subscribers, representing 51% of the country’s broadband subscriber base as of the end of 2008. StarHub, a major cable broadband service provider, had 373,000 broadband subscribers with a market share of 38%. StarHub is the leading cable broadband service and alternative infrastructure service provider, while PacNet is the leading reseller of broadband Internet services. Other Media: AM (0); FM (19); TV (1)199 Topography: Singapore occupies an area that is slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, D.C. The terrain consists of lowland and a gently undulating central plateau, which contains a water catchment area and nature preserve. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 1,003,100200 21.74201 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 32. Slovak Republic Regulation: The Ministry of Transport, Posts and Telecommunications (MTPT) sets policy and controls the government’s ownership share in Slovak Telecom, the incumbent wireline carrier.202 The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic (Telekomunikacný úrad Slovenskejrepubliky or TÚSR) is the independent regulator.203 The TÚSR implements the Act on Electronic Communications, a law that entered into force in January 2004. Adopted in 2004, the National Strategy for the Broadband Access to Services of the Information Society in the Slovak Republic describes broadband availability in the Slovak Republic and sets a goal to achieve the level enjoyed by developed EU nations within five to eight years. Steps to reach that goal include legislative changes, efficient use of spectrum, completing a digital television transition by 2012, and state support of broadband access development.204 Competition: Slovak Telekom controls over 90% of the DSL market. Other competitors include broadband cable providers, UPC Slovakia, Satro; resellers, GTS, Dial Telecom, Slovanet, and Swan; alternative infrastructure providers, Orange, Slovanet, Slovenkse Elektarne, Zeleznicne Telekomunikacie, Slovensky Plynarensky Priemysel, and Swan; and fixed wireless access providers, GTS Nextra, Slovanet and Swan. 198 See http://www.ida.gov.sg/Infrastructure/20060919190208.aspx. 199 Government-owned MediaCorp is Singapore's only terrestrial broadcaster, with eight television channels providing programming in several languages. See http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/tv/. 200 ITU Statistics Database. 201 Id. 202 See MPTP, available at http://www.telecom.gov.sk/index/index.php?lang=en. 203 See TÚSR, available at http://www.teleoff.gov.sk/index.php?ID=9. 204 See http://www.telecom.gov.sk/index/index.php?ids=8811&lang=en. Other Media: AM (1); FM (22); TV (37). Topography: The Slovak Republic occupies an area about twice the size of New Hampshire. The terrain consists of rugged mountains in the central and northern region and lowlands in the south. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 35.3 680,351 12.6 2.7 1.3 6.6 2.0 33. Slovenia Regulation: Under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, the Post and Electronic Communications Agency (Agencija za pošto in elektronske komunikacije or APEK) was created in 2004 as an independent regulatory body that regulates electronic communications, postal services and radio and television 205 programs. Slovenia’s “Strategy of the Development of Information Society” was initially created in 2007 in accordance with the European initiative i2010.206 The strategy was revised in 2008, and commits the government of Slovenia to an investment of over 15 million Euro (USD$20.4 million) over the next year, with a goal of extending broadband (at least 1 Mbps) to households and public institutions by the end of 2010.207 Competition: Telekom Slovenije, the incumbent wireline carrier, is the leading competitor in the broadband market, holding 49.1% of the market as of the end of 2008. T-2, a broadband service provider, follows with 18.2%. Amis, UPC, and Tus Telekom, also broadband service providers, all held less than 10% of the broadband market. Broadband competitors include broadband cable service providers, UPC Telemach, Ljublijanski, Kabel; alternative infrastructure providers, T-2; and reseller, T-2. At the end of 2008, competitors provide service to 58,200 subscribers with unbundled loops and 14,700 subscribers with bitstream access.208 Providers used FTTH for 27,100 subscribers.209 Other Media: AM (10), FM (230), TV (31). Topography: Slovenia occupies an area slightly smaller than New Jersey. The terrain consists of a short coastal strip on the Adriatic, an alpine mountain region adjacent to Italy and Austria, and a mix of mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east. 205 See APEK, available at http://www.apek.si/en/strategy. 206 Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Development Strategy for the Information Society in the Republic of Slovenia si2010 (June 2007) available at http:// mvzt.gov.si/fileadmin/mvzt.gov.si/pageuploads/pdf/informacijska_druzba/61405­EN_Strategija_razvoja_informacijske_druzbe_v_RS_si2010.pdf. 207 CESInfo, DICE Report, available at http://www.cesifo­group.de/portal/page/portal/DICE_Content/INFRASTRUCTURE/COMMUNICATION_NETWORKS/Cable%20N etworks/dicereport309-db1.pdf. 208 APEK, Annual Report 2009, 2-13, available at http://www.apek.si/datoteke/File/2009/EN/Annual_Report_2008_web1_090723.pdf. 209 Id. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 426,600210 21.17211 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 34. Spain Regulation: The Secretary of Telecommunications in the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade is responsible for proposing and carrying out government policy in the areas of telecommunications and audiovisual media. Spain’s telecommunications market is regulated by the Comisión del Mercado de las Telecomunicaciones (CMT), Spain’s independent regulator. CMT was created by statute in 1997 to adjudicate disputes between operators and service providers, promote competition in the ICT market, and grant licenses to domestic and foreign telecommunications companies.212 In November 2009, the Spanish government announced that Spanish citizens will have a legal right starting in 2011 to buy broadband Internet service of at least 1 Mbps at a regulated price wherever they live.213 The goals of Spain’s “Avanza Plan” include: increasing the diffusion of Internet services in every Spanish community, closing the digital divide in order to improve the quality of life of its citizens, and increasing the nation’s public expenditure in ICT to 7% of Spain’s GDP by 2010.214 Competition: Telefónica, the incumbent wireline carrier, leads the broadband market with a market share of around 57% at end of 2008. Its largest competitors are Ono and France Telecom’s Orange, followed by Vodafone and Jazztel. Broadband services are provided through broadband cable providers, Ono, R Cable, Euskaltel, Telecable; and resellers, Orange/Ya.com, Jazztel, Vodafone/Tele2. Other Media: AM (18); FM (250); TV (379). Topography: Spain occupies an area that is slightly more than twice the size of Oregon. The terrain consists of a large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills with the Pyrenees in the north. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 44.6 9,477,901 20.8 0.1 4.0 16.6 0.2 35. Sweden Regulation: The Post-och Telestyrelsen (PTS) is Sweden’s independent telecommunications regulator.215 Organizationally, it falls within the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications (MEEC),216 which is also responsible for the government’s stake in TeliaSonera, the incumbent fixed 210 ITU Statistics Database. 211 Id. 212 CMT, Creation and Objectives, available at http://www.cmt.es/cmt_ptl_ext/SelectOption.do?nav=presentacion. 213 Reuters, available at http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLH61554320091117. 214 OECD, Information on Society Strategies: From Design to Implementation, The Case of Spain’s Plan Avanza, available at http://www.planavanza.es. 215 See PTS, available at http://www.pts.se/en-gb/. 216 See MEEC, available at http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/2067. telephony operator. Under the national telecommunications law, however, the MEEC is barred from any involvement with or direct management of the incumbent operator. Further, the Swedish Constitution safeguards the autonomy and independence of PTS by prohibiting any interference by Ministries in PTS’s day-to-day activities. PTS is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, and headed by a Director-General. Sweden published its Broadband Strategy for Sweden in November 2009.217 Sweden’s goal is for 40% of all households and businesses to have access to broadband at a minimum speed of 100 Mbps by 2015 and for 90% to have access to that speed by 2020. Competition: TeliaSonera is the leading competitor in the broadband market, holding 40% of the market share in 2008. The other competitors include Com hem (cable modem), B2 Bredband (resale), Tele2, Glocalnet, UPC, Telenor and Hi3G Access. Other Media: AM (1);218 FM (124); TV (252). Topography: Sweden occupies an area that is slightly larger than California. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands with mountains in the west. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 70.7 2,915,000 31.6 6.7 6.3 18.5 0.1 36. Taiwan Regulation: The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is the policy-maker for telecommunications.219 MOTC is responsible for devising an integrated telecommunications development plan, supervising telecommunications enterprises, and promoting the development of an information society to enhance the public welfare. In 2006, Taiwan created the National Communications Commission (NCC), an independent regulator for telecommunications and broadcasting.220 Over the past ten years, Taiwan has pursued a series of ICT infrastructure development projects, beginning with the E-Government initiative in 2000, through the E-Taiwan plan in 2002, and continuing with the ongoing National Information and Communications Initiative (NICI), or M-Taiwan, in 2005. M-Taiwan is intended to expand broadband across Taiwan and provide fiber-to-the-home in major urban areas. M-Taiwan offered computer equipment and Internet access to households in rural and mountainous areas and established “digital opportunity centers” in 168 rural townships. In 2008, Taiwan adopted the U-Taiwan and I-Taiwan plans to establish an “Intelligent Taiwan” with an advanced 217 See http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/2025 218 See http://www.sr.se/sida/artikel.aspx?ProgramId=2438&artikel=733463 (Swedish Radio broadcasts on the AM dial via AM, satellite and Internet. Languages for international broadcasting are Swedish, English, German, Russian and Belarusian.) 219 See MOTC, available at http://www.motc.gov.tw/mocwebGIP/wSite/mp?mp=2 220 See NCC, Introduction of the National Communications Commission, available at http://www.ncc.tw/english/content.aspx?site_content_sn=2&is_history=0. The NCC was authorized by the Fundamental Communications Basic Act of 2004 and the National Communications Commission Organization Act of 2005. “ubiquitous network society” and to fund education, ICT equipment and applications and IT-related cultural projects. Competition: Chunghwa Telecom, the incumbent wireline carrier, is the leading competitor in the broadband market, with 3.521 million retail broadband subscribers as of the end of 2008. Other competitors include Seednet, Asia Pacific Broadband Telecom (cable), and New Century Infocomm (cable). Other Media: AM (21); FM (143); TV (76). Topography: Taiwan occupies an area slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined. Two-thirds of the eastern region is mostly rugged mountains and the western region consists of flat to gently rolling plains. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other Data N/A 5,024,400221 21.81222 Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A Data N/A 37. United Kingdom Regulation: Ofcom was established as a corporate body by the Office of Communications Act 2002.223 Ofcom is the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.224 Ofcom’s responsibilities include managing spectrum and ensuring that a “wide range of electronic communications services – including high speed data services – is available throughout the UK.”225 The government’s “Digital Britain: Final Report,” released in June 2009, outlines the nation’s broadband strategy.226 In the report, the government committed to providing all British households with broadband access at a minimum speed of 2 Mbps by 2012. The network will consist primarily of DSL lines and fiber to the street cabinet, supplemented by mobile broadband and possible satellite infill for remote areas. Ofcom has also worked to encourage investment and competition in “super-fast broadband.”227 Key applications include digital delivery of public services, on-line availability of government information, telemedicine, education, and finances. Competition: The lead broadband service provider in 2008 was BT Retail with 26.4% of the retail broadband market. Other competitors include Virgin Media, Carphone Warehouse (unbundled loop), 221 ITU Statistics Database. 222 Id. 223 Office of Communications Act 2002, 2002 Chapter 11, available at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/ukpga_20020011_en_1. 224 See Ofcom, Statutory Duties and Regulatory Principles, available at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/sdrp/. 225 Id. 226 Digital Britain: The Final Report, (June 16, 2009), available at http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/broadcasting/6216.aspx. 227 Ofcom, Delivering Super-fast Broadband in the UK: Promoting Investment and Competition, (Mar. 3, 2009), available at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/nga_future_broadband/statement/statement.pdf. Tiscali (unbundled loop), BskyB, Orange (unbundled loop), Vodafone (resale), Post Office (resale) and many smaller ISPs. Other Media: AM (206); FM (696); TV (940). Topography: The United Kingdom occupies an area that is slightly smaller than Oregon. The terrain consists of mostly rugged hills and low mountains with level to rolling plains in the east and southeast. Access per 100 people Total Subscribers Subscriptions per 100 people Total Fiber Cable DSL Other 61.5 17,742,676 28.9 0.0 6.1 22.8 0.1