tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2009:/bw//2 2009-06-30T13:14:04Z The Bandwidth Report is a monthly roundup of broadband penetration figures from the US and elsewhere. Each month this 'broadband report' tracks the speed of our connections, both at work and at home. Additionally, we'll predict the growth of broadband based on current trends. Movable Type 4.21-en tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2009:/bw//2.271 2009-06-30T13:02:30Z 2009-06-30T13:14:04Z

Overall broadband penetration in US homes grew to 63% in March 2009, despite an increase in average monthly rates. This growth was fueled largely by low-usage individuals including seniors and low-income Americans.

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Japan is poised to break an important milestone this summer, with 50% of broadband users on high-speed fiber-optic lines. And the Japanese (along with Korea, the UK, and France) enjoy some of the lowest cost bandwidth available worldwide.

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Over the last quarter of 2008 the UK and Canada dropped behind the tiny Bailiwick of Guernsey to 14th and 15th place respectively in the global broadband penetration race. Meanwhile in the US, broadband penetration dropped to 93.1% among active Internet users.

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The popularity of Apple's iTunes and QuickTime players has grown from 32% to 36.4% over the past year, while Microsoft's Windows Media Player has remained unchanged at 50.7% share. Broadband lines grew by 20% in Europe over the past year, while growth slowed in the US to 59% broadband penetration.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com The popularity of Apple's iTunes and QuickTime players has grown from 32% to 36.4% over the past year, while Microsoft's Windows Media Player has remained unchanged at 50.7% share. Broadband lines grew by 20% in Europe over the past year, while growth slowed in the US to 59% broadband penetration. tag:dev.websiteoptimization.com,2009:/bw//2.258 2009-02-27T20:54:27Z 2009-02-27T20:57:08Z

Broadband penetration in the UK has gone so high that the Office for National Statistics has discontinued its quarterly reporting of broadband growth. Nearly 60% of broadband users in the UK enjoy speeds of 2Mbps or higher.

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Broadband subscribers in the UK experience an average download speed of 3.6Mbps, only a fraction (45%) of the advertised speed of up to 8Mbps. Google has just the answer to disgruntled broadband subscribers, launching a new M-Lab service to measure user connections.

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The new Obama administration has pledged to deploy next-generation broadband to every community in America, but has offered few specifics. The Free Press has published a specific plan to accomplish broadband for all. China has passed the US in total broadband subscribers.

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The FCC has released the 'white spaces' of unused television spectrum to the public. This ruling opens the way for universal, low-cost broadband access for every American household.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com The FCC has released the 'white spaces' of unused television spectrum to the public. This ruling opens the way for universal, low-cost broadband access for every American household. tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2008:/bw//2.233 2008-10-27T13:16:51Z 2008-10-27T13:22:44Z

The UK will pass Canada in broadband penetration in late 2008, according to projections by Website Optimization. Japan and Korea now have more fiber-based broadband connections than DSL or cable.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com The UK will pass Canada in broadband penetration in late 2008, according to projections by Website Optimization. Japan and Korea now have more fiber-based broadband connections than DSL or cable. tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2008:/bw//2.225 2008-10-08T15:31:04Z 2008-10-08T15:54:31Z

RealNetworks' RealDVD software has raised the ire of Hollywood studios. Now that Apple's iTunes has surpassed RealPlayer in market share, Real needs a hit product to regain its once dominant position.

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US broadband penetration dropped from 17th to 19th place overall among all countries surveyed over the past two quarters. Monaco leads all nations surveyed with 40.6% of the population on broadband and 100% of households.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com US broadband penetration dropped from 17th to 19th place overall among all countries surveyed over the past two quarters. Monaco leads all nations surveyed with 40.6% of the population on broadband and 100% of households. tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2008:/bw//2.214 2008-08-29T13:52:22Z 2008-11-13T17:55:25Z

YouTube continues to dominate the top ten video sites, with over 77 million viewers in July. The US ranks 15th in broadband speed worldwide behind top-ranking Japan, according to a recent study.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com YouTube continues to dominate the top ten video sites, with over 77 million viewers in July. The US ranks 15th in broadband speed worldwide behind top-ranking Japan, according to a recent study. tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2008:/bw//2.196 2008-07-26T11:43:30Z 2008-07-26T11:52:44Z

For the first time, US broadband penetration broke ninety percent among active Internet users in June 2008.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com For the first time, US broadband penetration broke ninety percent among active Internet users in June 2008. tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2008:/bw//2.190 2008-06-30T11:51:17Z 2008-11-13T17:53:17Z

In order to compete worldwide, the US needs a "broadband czar" to coordinate how government agencies promote broadband. The average broadband speed in the US is more than ten times slower than Japan at four times the cost.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com In order to compete worldwide, the US needs a "broadband czar" to coordinate how government agencies promote broadband. The average broadband speed in the US is more than ten times slower than Japan at four times the cost. tag:www.websiteoptimization.com,2008:/bw//2.188 2008-05-21T11:59:38Z 2008-05-21T16:25:48Z

The US fell from 15th to 17th place in broadband growth worldwide, according to a new survey from the OECD. Overall, the US remained at 15th place in broadband penetration worldwide, relying on cable to provide the majority of broadband connections while most of the leading countries rely on DSL.

website optimization http://www.websiteoptimization.com The US fell from 15th to 17th place in broadband growth worldwide, according to a new survey from the OECD. Overall, the US remained at 15th place in broadband penetration worldwide, relying on cable to provide the majority of broadband connections while most of the leading countries rely on DSL.