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1 bln broadband subscribers worldwide in 2005, 1.8 bln by 2010
The worldwide number of Internet broadband subscribers will surpass 215 mln in 2005. That's up from less than 5 mln in 1999 and 67 mln in 2002.
The worldwide number of Internet broadband subscribers will surpass 215 mln in 2005. That's up from less than 5 mln in 1999 and 67 mln in 2002. USA is the leader in broadband subscribers and will reach nearly 47 mln at year-end 2005. China is #2 and will challenge for the lead in a few years. Worldwide broadband Internet subscribers are forecasted to reach 500 mln by the end of 2010. USA will have nearly 198 mln Internet users by year-end 2005 and worldwide Internet users are projected to top 1 bln in 2005. Worldwide Internet users are forecasted to reach nearly 1.8 bln in 2010.
Top 15 countries by broadband subscribers | ||
| Country | Subscribers, mln. | Share % |
| USA | 46.9 | 21.6 |
| China | 35.9 | 16.5 |
| Japan | 26.4 | 12.2 |
| South Korea | 13.1 | 6.04 |
| France | 9.6 | 4.42 |
| Germany | 9.5 | 4.40 |
| UK | 8.9 | 4.35 |
| Canada | 6.7 | 4.09 |
| Italy | 6.6 | 3.05 |
| Spain | 4.6 | 2.12 |
| Netherlands | 4.4 | 2.00 |
| Taiwan | 4.3 | 1.97 |
| Brazil | 3.0 | 1.39 |
| Australia | 2.6 | 1.21 |
| Belgium | 2.1 | 0.97 |
| Top 15 countries | 185.2 | 85.25 |
| Worldwide | 217.2 | 100 |
| Source: Computer Industry Almanac | ||