OECD: U.S. broadband penetration almost 27% - FierceTelecom

May 21, 2009

The global Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has announced its latest report on worldwide broadband penetration. Not surprisingly, the U.S. comes in just under 27 percent, a few points above the global average of slightly less than 23 percent, which is good for 15th place out of 30 countries listed. The numbers were valid as of the end of 2008.

The average monthly broadband subscription price in the U.S. is about $45.52, according to the OECD, which is slightly above the worldwide average of about $43.92...