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EC Sets Broadband Target of 30Mbps Within Ten Years

The European Commission has set a target of giving every European citizen access to internet speeds of 30Mbps or more by 2020; at the same time ensuring that at least half  the region's 220 million households have access to 100mbps broadband. This ambitious target begs the question as to whether the EC's ambitions might out-pace its ability to deliver - especially as around 5% of all present broadband services run at 30mbps. Only 0.5% at 100Mbps or higher.

 [Estimated timeframe: Q4 2010 - 2020]
MT log date: Nov 26, 2010

Nonetheless, broadband speeds in Europe have risen sharply in only a year, suggest official EC figures.

According to EC research, in July this year 29% of broadband lines in Europe ran at speeds of at least 10 Mbps. By contrast in July 2009 only 15% of broadband lines were capable of achieving that speed.

Despite the higher rates, the Commission warned that much work is needed to meet Europe-wide targets on access and speed.

"Fast broadband is digital oxygen, essential for Europe's prosperity and well-being," said Neelie Kroes, commissioner for the digital agenda.

Leading the European bloc in terms of high-speed broadband links a are Denmark and the Netherlands - each boasting coverage to some 80% of households.

 

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