World - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in World was 1,229,182,000 as of 2020. Over the past 19 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 1,229,182,000 in 2020 and 37,087,720 in 2001.

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
2001 37,087,720
2002 66,043,020
2003 103,670,800
2004 158,047,700
2005 219,835,700
2006 284,312,200
2007 352,980,900
2008 414,931,500
2009 474,302,700
2010 531,768,700
2011 597,998,500
2012 648,909,100
2013 689,543,800
2014 725,483,700
2015 840,119,000
2016 916,774,100
2017 1,025,557,000
2018 1,068,308,000
2019 1,141,777,000
2020 1,229,182,000

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