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Skriven 2007-07-02 17:49:14 av Charles Scaglione (1:123/789.0)
  Kommentar till text 10336 av TOM WALKER (1:123/140)
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TOM WALKER -> AUGUST ABOLINS wrote:

 TW> That is correct. Penetration of Boradband Internet service in the US is
 TW> still below 50%. As I recal it is cureently standign at 42% of hte Us
 TW> Homes having it.
 TW> Incidently that places the US as 20th in hte world in Broadband.
 TW> South Korea is in First place with 84% penetration.

Let's keep in mind that many countries in Europe and Asia have nationalized
phone companies and cable systems.  When you consider the subsidy being paid by
the government via local taxes, broadband and cable are very inexpensive for
the local populace.  Here in the US and Canada it's pay as you go.....

Now of course if you wish for our "efficient" government handling of things to
take over all the phone companies and cable companies here in the US, I'm sure
we can up the percentage of broadband usage to over 84%.  :)

Regards.

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