Greece lagging in broadband connections

While broadband access in Greece is increasing, the country still lags in the critical sectors of mobile and fiber-optic broadband. As far as the former is concerned, the country ranks 35th among the 37 OECD member countries, while in terms of the latter, it remains stable, coming last in 37th place.

The latest OECD data on broadband growth is a cause for optimism. The use of broadband connections, albeit through traditional copper wire telephone lines, is growing, while fiber-to-the-home (FTTHs), where optical fibers reach the outside the subscriber's building, have finally begun to take off.

As regards fixed broadband connections, Greece experienced second-highest speed in increasing penetration in the OECD. Specifically, broadband penetration expanded by 183 basis points, rising to 35.4 percent from 33.57 percent a year earlier. Only Portugal (+200 basis points) and...

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