Korea - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in Korea was 22,327,180 as of 2020. Over the past 22 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 22,327,180 in 2020 and 14,000 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 14,000
1999 278,000
2000 3,870,000
2001 7,818,020
2002 10,405,490
2003 11,178,500
2004 11,921,440
2005 12,190,710
2006 14,042,700
2007 14,710,000
2008 15,474,930
2009 16,348,570
2010 17,194,270
2011 17,859,520
2012 18,252,660
2013 18,737,510
2014 19,198,930
2015 20,024,420
2016 20,555,680
2017 21,195,920
2018 21,285,860
2019 21,906,170
2020 22,327,180

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