Broadband lags in U.S.

The United States still lags behind several developed countries in broadband penetration despite experiencing solid growth over the past year, according to new data released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD data, which were collected between June 2008 and June 2009, show that the United States ranks 15th in the world in broadband penetration with 26.7 subscribers per 100 inhabitants. The Netherlands ranks first in the world in broadband penetration with 38.1 broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants while Denmark ranks a close second with 37 broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants, according to the OECD.

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