Broadband Internet access is no longer a novelty for consumers — it is decidedly mainstream both in the U.S. and in Western Europe. Still, there are widespread disparities in the quality of service for many consumers. A new report, released by the Boston-based IT consulting firm, Strategy Analytics, indicates that conditions for growth vary throughout different regions, but the defining factor in spreading the technology is market competition.
Broadband Market Divide Emerges, Defined by Regulations
Posted by: Gene J. Koprowski August 5, 2006 01:30 AMBroadband Internet access is no longer a novelty for consumers — it is decidedly mainstream both in the U.S. and in Western Europe. Still, there are widespread disparities in the quality of service for many consumers. A new report, released by the Boston-based IT consulting firm, Strategy Analytics, indicates that conditions for growth vary throughout different regions, but the defining factor in spreading the technology is market competition.