Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Global broadband hits 484 million subs

Broadband TV News

Global broadband hits the 484 million subscriber mark as more than 14 million lines are added In Q1 2010, the the Broadband Forum announced at a CommunicAsia press conference today. IPTV growth stands at nearly 8% in last quarter, making 46% increase in last 12 months – the most rapid expansion yet recorded.

The figures show that global broadband lines now top 484 million lines (484,788,597), representing a 3.12% growth in the quarter and 12.41% in the last 12 months to end of Q1 2010. The first quarter growth rate increase shows a swelling of positive growth for worldwide broadband. At the same time the number of IPTV subscribers grew to 36.3 million. China and the USA are the top two countries for both broadband and IPTV.

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