Belgium - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in Belgium was 4,734,210 as of 2020. Over the past 22 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 4,734,210 in 2020 and 10,924 in 1998.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

See also:

Year Value
1998 10,924
1999 23,000
2000 144,215
2001 460,011
2002 815,418
2003 1,242,928
2004 1,619,944
2005 2,010,584
2006 2,451,585
2007 2,729,624
2008 2,982,500
2009 3,153,262
2010 3,373,143
2011 3,543,759
2012 3,692,009
2013 3,828,918
2014 4,011,201
2015 4,121,049
2016 4,270,309
2017 4,378,973
2018 4,502,950
2019 4,590,707
2020 4,734,210

Aggregation method: Sum

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Infrastructure Indicators

Sub-Topic: Communications