Comments on: Denmark, The New (OECD) Broadband Leader http://gigaom.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: John Thacker http://gigaom.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69911 John Thacker Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:53:44 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69911 <p>Ah, looks like the graph links are fixed. Nice.</p> <p>From all I hear from people talking about some of the Triple Play offerings in France, it's a little surprising to see them behind the US. Guess some of those packages are only in certain areas, just like Verizon's FIOS.</p> <p>Seems like Nordic countries and in general those farther north do better. Perhaps people like going outside more and enjoying the weather in the warmer countries? ;)</p> Ah, looks like the graph links are fixed. Nice.

From all I hear from people talking about some of the Triple Play offerings in France, it’s a little surprising to see them behind the US. Guess some of those packages are only in certain areas, just like Verizon’s FIOS.

Seems like Nordic countries and in general those farther north do better. Perhaps people like going outside more and enjoying the weather in the warmer countries? ;)

]]> By: Jonathan Hirshon http://gigaom.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69909 Jonathan Hirshon Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:52:22 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69909 <p>It's funny - I'm actually been in Copenhagen for a day now and the WiFi connections are amazing - at least 7 listed, though a number are WEP-protected.</p> <p>Cross the strait into Malmö Sweden though (30 minutes by train) - WiFi SUCKS, impossible to log into Telia, etc.</p> <p>Go figure…</p> It’s funny – I’m actually been in Copenhagen for a day now and the WiFi connections are amazing – at least 7 listed, though a number are WEP-protected.

Cross the strait into Malmö Sweden though (30 minutes by train) – WiFi SUCKS, impossible to log into Telia, etc.

Go figure…

]]> By: Juha http://gigaom.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69907 Juha Sat, 14 Oct 2006 07:55:04 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69907 <p>300kbps? Lucky person! We've just had our DSL CIR upgraded from 24kbps to 30kbps.</p> 300kbps? Lucky person! We’ve just had our DSL CIR upgraded from 24kbps to 30kbps.

]]> By: John Thacker http://gigaom.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69905 John Thacker Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:46:11 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69905 <p>The graphics of broadband vs. population density and broadband vs. GDP would be interesting to look out, but I can't get larger versions of the graphs.</p> The graphics of broadband vs. population density and broadband vs. GDP would be interesting to look out, but I can’t get larger versions of the graphs.

]]> By: John Thacker http://gigaom.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69903 John Thacker Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:44:02 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/13/denmark-the-new-broadband-leader/#comment-69903 <p><em>Canada is ranked #9 in broadband penetration, but it is not that far off from the leaders; an amazing feat considering the size of that country.</em></p> <p>That certainly is impressive. I'd be interested to see how the statistics break down between Toronto/Vancouver/Montreal/Calgary/Edmonton and everywhere else. Canada's population is fairly concentrated in urban areas.</p> <p>I'm a little surprised at how low Ireland is.</p> Canada is ranked #9 in broadband penetration, but it is not that far off from the leaders; an amazing feat considering the size of that country.

That certainly is impressive. I’d be interested to see how the statistics break down between Toronto/Vancouver/Montreal/Calgary/Edmonton and everywhere else. Canada’s population is fairly concentrated in urban areas.

I’m a little surprised at how low Ireland is.

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