The global number of internet users in was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1.3 billion users (+23.66 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the number of users is estimated to reach 7 billion users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of internet users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Depicted is the estimated number of individuals in the country or region at hand, that use the internet. As the datasource clarifies, connection quality and usage frequency are distinct aspects, not taken into account here.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of internet users in countries like the Americas and Asia.

The data collected to create this dataset was in place through data as of June, 2021. For more recent broadband availability data, please see https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov; for more information about the related data collection, please see https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData. All facilities-based broadband providers are required to file data with the FCC twice a year (Form 477) on where they offer Internet access service at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in at least one direction. Fixed providers file lists of census blocks in which they can or do offer service to at least one location, with additional information about the service. Data Download Page: (https://www.fcc.gov/general/broadband-deployment-data-fcc-form-477. Resources page: https://www.fcc.gov/general/form-477-resources-filers

The number of mobile broadband subscriptions worldwide saw rapid growth through the 2010s and into the present decade. In 2023, the estimated number of mobile broadband subscriptions in the Americas totaled over 1.2 billion, up from 238 million in 2010, while over 3.8 billion were reported in the Asia-Pacific region in the most recent year.

In 2023, there were just over seven billion active mobile broadband subscriptions worldwide.

Broadband transforms internet access

In the early days of the internet, the service was used exclusively by the military and American universities for scientific purposes. By the mid-1990s, improving technologies allowed individual consumers to also access the online medium through dial-up Internet services by means of telephone lines and modems. A decade later, the introduction of broadband internet access to the mass market changed the telecommunication industry once again, by improving speed and accessibility. In 2021, the number of wired broadband subscriptions was estimated to have grown to over 1.3 billion connections worldwide, from 220 million connections in 2005.

Worldwide subscriptions approach 7 billion

The increasing popularity of mobile technologies and their worldwide availability however has led to an increased use of portable devices, such as mobile phone and tablet computers for mobile broadband services. The number of registered mobile broadband subscriptions around the world has increased from 268 million connections in 2007 to an estimated 7.03 billion connections in 2023. Regional breakdowns show that the Asia Pacific region leads the market in terms of number of mobile broadband subscriptions. As of 2022, this region alone had over 3.9 billion subscriptions, while the Americas reported over 1.1 billion subscriptions. The Americas region has the highest mobile broadband penetration rate, with 116.2 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants.

The data collected to create this dataset was in place through data as of June, 2021. For more recent broadband availability data, please see https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov; for more information about the related data collection, please see https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData.

All facilities-based broadband providers are required to file data with the FCC twice a year (Form 477) on where they offer Internet access service at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in at least one direction. Fixed providers file lists of census blocks in which they can or do offer service to at least one location, with additional information about the service. Data Download Page: https://www.fcc.gov/general/broadband-deployment-data-fcc-form-477. Resources page: https://www.fcc.gov/general/form-477-resources-filers

Saudi Arabia Number of Broadband Subscriptions: Annual: Fixed data was reported at 2.500 Unit mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.288 Unit mn for 2016. Saudi Arabia Number of Broadband Subscriptions: Annual: Fixed data is updated yearly, averaging 1.841 Unit mn from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.565 Unit mn in 2015 and a record low of 0.030 Unit mn in 2004. Saudi Arabia Number of Broadband Subscriptions: Annual: Fixed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Communications and Information Technology Commission. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.TB001: Phone and Internet Statistics.

The population share with mobile internet access in North America was forecast to increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 2.9 percentage points. This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2028 and 2029. The mobile internet penetration is estimated to amount to 84.21 percent in 2029. Notably, the population share with mobile internet access of was continuously increasing over the past years.The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via a mobile broadband connection.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the population share with mobile internet access in countries like Caribbean and Europe.

ICA47 - Households who have Internet but do not have Broadband Connection. Published by Central Statistics Office. Available under the license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0).Households who have Internet but do not have Broadband Connection...

The service depicts the number of broadband service providers per census block and the layer represents the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) State Broadband Data Development Program (SBDD) area of broadband availability. The number of broadband providers per census block is illustrated. Area of broadband availability refers to those individual US Census Blocks, less than 2 square miles, where each facilities-based provider of broadband service can provide broadband services of minimal characteristics within 7 - 10 business days. For this purpose, ''broadband service'' is the provision, on either a commercial or non-commercial basis, of data transmission technology that provides two-way data transmission to and from the Internet with advertised speeds of at least 768 kilobits per second (kbps) downstream and greater than 200 kbps upstream to end users, or providing sufficient capacity in a middle mile project to support the provision of broadband service to end-users within the project area. For this purpose, an ''end user'' of broadband service is a residential or business party, institution or State or local government entity that may use broadband service for its own purposes and that does not resell such service to other entities or incorporate such service into retail Internet-access services. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are not ''end users'' for this purpose. An entity is a ''facilities based'' provider of broadband service connections to end user locations if any of the following conditions are met: (1) It owns the portion of the physical facility that terminates at the end user location; (2) it obtains unbundled network elements (UNEs), special access lines, or other leased facilities that terminate at the end user location and provisions/equips them as broadband; or (3) it provisions/equips a broadband wireless channel to the end user location over licensed or unlicensed spectrum. For this purpose, ''broadband service'' is ''available'' at an address if the provider does, or could, within a typical service interval (7 to 10 business days) without an extraordinary commitment of resources, provision two-way data transmission to and from the Internet with advertised speeds of at least 768 kilobits per second (kbps) downstream and greater than 200 kbps upstream to end-users at that address. For additional information visit NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) website: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/nofa.htmlThis is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at https://imap.maryland.gov.Map Service Link:https://geodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/UtilityTelecom/MD_BroadbandProviderPerCensusBlock/MapServer**Please note, due to the size of this dataset, you may receive an error message when trying to download the dataset. You can download this dataset directly from MD iMAP Services at: https://geodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/UtilityTelecom/MD_BroadbandProviderPerCensusBlock/MapServer/exts/MDiMAPDataDownload/customLayers/0**

Canadian Internet use survey, Internet use, by language used to search for information, for Canada in 2005. (Terminated)

Data shows areas that are considered unserved and underserved in the state of New Mexico, which lack broadband coverage with 100/20 Mbps download/upload speeds through wireline technology. In addition, this data excludes areas that have had prior grant awards. These areas shown are eligible for grants from the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program. The data were created by the New Mexico Broadband Program (NMBBP) using the ISP data collected in August 2022. For ISPs that did not respond to the August data request, FCC Form 477 (June 30, 2021) coverage was added.

Internet Usage: No of Companies: Fixed Broadband: Not in Use: Information & Communication data was reported at 4.000 Unit in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.000 Unit for 2014. Internet Usage: No of Companies: Fixed Broadband: Not in Use: Information & Communication data is updated yearly, averaging 8.500 Unit from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 Unit in 2012 and a record low of 4.000 Unit in 2015. Internet Usage: No of Companies: Fixed Broadband: Not in Use: Information & Communication data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Census. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.TB005: Internet Usage: by Connection Type and by Economic Activity.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (hereafter, the Commission) annually collects financial and subscription information on Internet services. In addition, information on the availability of broadband Internet services is collected in partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Also, the Commission conducts research into the data requirements of certain Internet-based audio and video applications. This report presents financial and subscription information over 5 year period from 2013 to 2017. This data is mostly broken into three groups: Incumbent TSPs. Examples of incumbent TSPs include Bell, SaskTel and TELUS. They also include small incumbent TSPs such as Sogetel and Execulink. Cable-based carriers. Examples of cable-based carriers include Rogers, Shaw, and Videotron. Other service providers. The “ Other service providers” category may be further divided into “ other carriers,” such as Xplornet and Allstream Business, and “ resellers,” such as Distributel and TekSavvy. This may also be referred to as resellers, utility telcos and other carriers. Utility telcos are providers of telecommunications services whose market entry, or whose corporate group’ s market entry, into telecommunications services was preceded by a group-member company’ s operations in the electricity, gas, or other utility business. Broadband service availability is calculated using information provided by ISPs. For 2013 to 2015, locations were considered to be serviced if their dissemination block representative point fell within an area of broadband service coverage. As of 2016, ISED pseudohouseholds are used, along with 2016 census demography. Broadband service availability data may not take into account capacity issues or issues regarding line of sight. The information in this section does not take into account upload speeds unless noted. Pseudohouseholds are points representing the population in an area. These points are placed along roadways within each area, and the population of the area, determined by Statistics Canada, is distributed among these points. Additional data regarding addresses and the position of dwellings is used to guide this distribution. The use of pseudohouseholds aims to improve the accuracy of the availability indicators over the use of the assumption that the population within an area is located at the centre of the area. Unless otherwise noted, broadband service availability figures exclude wireless mobile technology and satellite. “ Satellite access services” in this section refer to direct-to-home (DTH) satellite, and not to the technology used to connect communities to the Internet (e.g. satellite link transport). With regard to the Commission’ s research into data requirements, the CRTC used a test environment that aims to replicate how a typical consumer would utilize online streaming and real-time communications services. The services were accessed by a typical wireline residential broadband service, and a national LTE cellular data network, using mainstream off-the-shelf consumer electronics: Android- and iOS-based tablets and phones, smart TVs, Windows-based laptop and desktop computers, and various set-top streaming devices. A web browser was used to access the streaming services on the PCs, and official applications (apps) were used on the other devices.

This layer is no longer being actively maintained. For the latest broadband availability data from FCC, please see the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). This layer shows fixed broadband availability for every neighborhood in the U.S. and outlying areas for June 2023.This layer is a composite of five sublayers with adjacent scale ranges showing the broadband score across the U.S. and outlying areas, at five different geographies – State, County, Tract, Block Group and Block. The broadband score is an index based on the FCC’s minimum standard of broadband of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 3 Mbps upload. A geography with speeds of 25/3 Mbps is awarded 100 points. Each type of geometry contains housing, population, and internet usage data taken from the following sources:US Census Bureau 2010 Census data (2010)USDA Non-Rural Areas (2013)FCC Form 477 Fixed Broadband Deployment Data (January - June 2021)FCC Population, Housing Unit, and Household Estimates (2019). Note that these are derived from Census and other data.Measurement Lab (Jan - June 2021)Broadband offering data from each provider for all geographies are available in related tables. Field Names / Record StructureThis layer includes over 150 attributes relating to reported speed and service information. In addition:Each block includes housing unit, household, and population estimates from the FCC.Each block has an attribute named WaterOnly that indicates if it is entirely water (yes/no).Each block has two attributes indicating whether it is urban or rural (CensusUrbanRural and USDAUrbanRural). For units larger than blocks, block count (urban/rural) was used to determine this. Some tracts and block groups have an equal number of urban and rural blocks—so a new coded value was introduced: S (split). All blocks are either U or R, while tracts and block groups can be U, R, or S.Each block has three attributes indicating whether it is part of a Tribal Block Group, is part of an American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Area (AIANNHA) and the AIANNHA name.US Census and USDA Rurality valuesAmalgamated broadband speed measurement categories based on Form 477. These include:99: All Terrestrial Broadband Plus Satellite98: All Terrestrial Broadband97: Cable Modem96: DSL95: All Other (Electric Power Line, Other Copper Wireline, Other)The FCC Speed Values method is applied to all speeds from all data sources within this service. This includes:Geography: State, County, Tract, Block Group, BlockData source: FCC and M-LabWithin this method, speed values are shown as such:<1 Mbps, reported up to three decimal points>= 1 and < 2 Mbps, rounded to the nearest tenth>= 2 and < 10 Mbps, truncated to the lower integer>= 10 and < 1000 Mbps, rounded to the nearest integer>= 1000 Mbps, the published bandwidth = 1000 MbpsEach sublayer has a varying number of attributes from these sources, depending on what data is available for the level of granularity. The following table displays what information is included with which geometry types: GeometryFCC Form 477 Fixed (Jan - Dec 2020)FCC Demographic Estimates (2019)M-Lab (Jan - Dec 2020)BroadbandNow Avg. Min. Terrestrial Broadband Plan PricesUrban/rural flags (Census and USDA)StateYesYesYesYesNoCountyYesYesYesYesNoTractYesYesNoYesYes (U, R, S)Block GroupYesYesNoYesYes (U, R, S)BlockYesYesNoYesYes (U, R) Additional ResourcesFCC Staff Block EstimatesFixed Broadband Deployment Data from FCC Form 477Digital Divide: Broadband Pricing by State, ZIP Code, and Income Level (BroadbandUSA)Open Internet Measurement (M-Lab)Eligibility Area Map Datasets (USDA)

Switzerland is leading the ranking by population share with mobile internet access , recording 95.06 percent. Following closely behind is Ukraine with 95.06 percent, while Moldova is trailing the ranking with 46.83 percent, resulting in a difference of 48.23 percentage points to the ranking leader, Switzerland. The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via a mobile broadband connection.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

Based on SC Broadband Office (SCBBO) analysis of FCC Broadband Data Collection (fcc.gov), Jun. 30, 2023 (as of Mar. 19, 2024), submissions that were audited through the SC BEAD Challenge process which concluded on Jun. 30, 2024. The SC BEAD Challenge process relied upon FCC BSL Fabric Jun. 30, 2023, Version 3.2 (pub. Jul. 21, 2023). Satellite and mobile broadband services are excluded. Population and K-12 estimates are derived from residential unit level data based on the FCC BSL fabric. Broadband investment data based on SCBBO actual BSL contract data in the case of state-managed funds (when available) and best-available federal data in the case of FCC and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) managed investments. County-level investments are based upon data provided to the SCBBO. The SCBBO is neither responsible nor liable for damages or injuries caused by failure of performance, error, omission, inaccuracy, inaccessibility, incompleteness or any other errors of this information period or formatting on this slide. This data should be used for general reference purposes only. Additional broadband information regarding South Carolina may be found at www.scdigitaldrive.org. Submit comments or questions to broadband@ors.sc.gov

This data layer includes key performance metrics collected by the City and partners tracking the progress towards the goals of the Internet for All Seattle Initiative. Internet for All Seattle Dashboards. The data points reflect activities in five categories: 1) Affordable Connectivity Program, 2) Internet Connectivity, 3) Devices, 4) Digital Skills & Technical Support, and 5) Outreach & Assistance. The majority of the Internet for All Seattle Action Plan items and data fall under these five areas. Source data for Internet for All maps and dashboards.Updated quarterly. Last update: March 4, 2024. ATTRIBUTE NAME DEFINITION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Resource Organization or program providing metrics for this dashboard. Access for All Program - City of Seattle program to connect eligible organizations and locations in Seattle with free high speed internet service in partnership with Comcast, Astound Broadband, and Lumen. City of Seattle Facilities - City owned buildings, including Community Centers, City Hall, Seattle Center and others. Internet Essentials Program - Low-cost internet program provided by Comcast offering $9.95/month + tax for eligible households. Internet First Program - Low-cost internet program provided by Astound offering $50 Mbps Internet* to qualifying low-income households. Other Partners - Other organizations partnering with the City of Seattle. Seattle Housing Authority - An independent public corporation in the city of Seattle responsible for public housing for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. Seattle IT Digital Equity - City of Seattle, Seattle Information Technology Department Digital Equity Program. Seattle IT Digital Navigator - Seattle IT grant program providing funding to community-based organizations to provide digital navigation services. Seattle IT Technology Matching Fund - City of Seattle grant program providing funding to community-based organizations to increase internet access and adoption. Seattle Public Library - The public library system serving the city of Seattle Seattle Public Schools - The public school district serving the city of Seattle. Simply Internet Program - Low-cost internet program provided by Astound offering for $9.95/month + tax for eligible households.

Location_Name Additional info about physical location.

Organization Nonprofit or community group funded by the City.

Project_Title Title of a project funded by the City.

Budget Budget value associated with a resource.

Date Date metrics were reported.

Award_Year Year a grant was awarded to a grantee.

Street_Address Address of physical location.

City City of physical location.

State State of physical location.

ZIP ZIP of physical location.

Council_District Council District resource is located in.

Longitude Longitude of physical location.

Latitude Latitude of physical location.

ISP An organization that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet.

Citywide_Y_N Is resource provided throughout City.

Devices_Distributed The number of devices that were provided to residents.

Devices_Distributed_Y_N Is there a value in Devices_Distributed field (used to create dashboards).

Devices_Loaned The number of devices that were loaned to residents for temporary use.

Devices_Loaned_Y_N Is there a value in Devices_Loaned field (used to create dashboards).

DSTS_TotalServed The number of residents served by digital skills training and technical support programs. DSTS refers to Digital Skills and Training Support

DSTS_TotalServed_Y_N Is there a value in DSTS_TotalServed field (used to create dashboards).

DSTS_Hours The number of hours of digital skills training and technical support provided.

DSTS_Hours_Y_N Is there a value in DSTS_Hours field (used to create dashboards).

IC_Hotspots_Sponsored Number of residents provided with hotspots or sponsored internet service. IC refers to Internet Connectivity

IC_Hotspots_Sponsored_Y_N Is there a value in IC_Hotspots_Sponsored field (used to create dashboards).

IC_PubWiFiConnections Number of Wi-Fi connections provided at public Wi-Fi sites.

IC_PubWiFiConnections_Y_N Is there a value in IC_PubWiFiConnections field (used to create dashboards).

IC_PubWiFiSites Number of sites providing public Wi-Fi.

IC_PubWiFiSites_Y_N Is there a value in IC_PubWiFiSites field (used to create dashboards).

IC_LowCostServices The number of residents enrolled in Low-cost internet programs offered by Comcast and Astound.

IC_LowCostServices_Y_N Is there a value in IC_LowCostServices field (used to create dashboards).

IC_Organizations Sites providing internet connectivity through their organization. Federal Subsidy Program Emergency Broadband Program (EBB) was a federal program to help low-income households afford broadband services and internet-connected devices during the pandemic. The program officially ended in early 2022 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program to help low-income households afford broadband services and internet-connected devices during the pandemic. The Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month for broadband services for eligible consumers.

IC_Organizations_Y_N Is there a value in IC_Organizations field (used to create dashboards).

IC_FedSubsEBBACP Number of total households that participated in the EBB or ACP programs.

IC_FedSubsEBBACP_Y_N Is there a value in IC_FedSubsEBBACP field (used to create dashboards).

OA_InternetServReqs The number of requests from the public for information about internet service. These requests come to the City and are fulfilled by Seattle IT Digital Equity staff. OA refers to Outreach and Assistance

OA_InternetServReqs_Y_N Is there a value in OA_InternetServReqs field (used to create dashboards).

OA_LowInternetInfo The number of requests from the public for information about low-income internet service. These requests come to the City and are fulfilled by Seattle IT Digital Equity staff.

OA_LowInternetInfo_Y_N Is there a value in OA_LowInternetInfo field (used to create dashboards).

OA_LowInternetevent Number of residents provided with information about free or low-cost internet at outreach events. This outreach is conducted by Seattle IT Digital Equity staff.

OA_LowInternetevent_Y_N Is there a value in OA_LowInternetevent field (used to create dashboards)

The Broadband Provider API searches for all providers with a specified name.

Based on SC Broadband Office (SCBBO) analysis of FCC Broadband Data Collection (fcc.gov), Jun. 30, 2023 (as of Mar. 19, 2024), submissions that were audited through the SC BEAD Challenge process which concluded on Jun. 30, 2024. The SC BEAD Challenge process relied upon FCC BSL Fabric Jun. 30, 2023, Version 3.2 (pub. Jul. 21, 2023). Satellite and mobile broadband services are excluded. Population and K-12 estimates are derived from residential unit level data based on the FCC BSL fabric. Broadband investment data based on SCBBO actual BSL contract data in the case of state-managed funds (when available) and best-available federal data in the case of FCC and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) managed investments. County-level investments are based upon data provided to the SCBBO. The SCBBO is neither responsible nor liable for damages or injuries caused by failure of performance, error, omission, inaccuracy, inaccessibility, incompleteness or any other errors of this information period or formatting on this slide. This data should be used for general reference purposes only. Additional broadband information regarding South Carolina may be found at www.scdigitaldrive.org. Submit comments or questions to broadband@ors.sc.gov

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