goddog said:
I am talking about the states only right now sorry if it was thought i ment the world the best numbers i could find say 42% (2005 numbers) of population of the USA have a highspeed service, though i could not get definition of coverage for highspeed networks (dsl and faster) overall internet usage is at 68.1% (2005 numbers (72% current)) of the population of the USA, this would put majority of users on high speed. though from what i read, there seems to be issues with discovering why it is not higher, as companies hold some of the information as proprietary for business.
http://www.internetworldstats.com/am/us.htm one of the more usefull sites |
DSL might have a smaller coverage than cable. The entire verizon network has ceased expansion of DSL due to the FIOS upgrade of their network. Aside from cable and satellite broadband expansion has almost ceased in the united states. The only place you will find dsl expansion within the States, are housing developments where a national developer has a contract for dsl installation. I know in comcast's region they are not expanding service areas for awhile as they are overhauling adelphias network, still. Expect broadband expansion to continue to slow, as they are having their own preffered medium battle (fiber). I live in one of the fasted sprawling areas of the country and I can tell you broadband is not as readily available as it seems.
Edit: I just wanted to add, this is a good hearty debate and we are both obviously understanding the constraints of both "format's", just from different "sides."
