2011/1/14 KIZU Naoko <[email protected]>: > On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 6:19 AM, Pharos <[email protected]> wrote: >> There's a high correlation between broadband and income levels that >> probably has more to do with it. > > Not worldwide I assume, broadband availability seems to depend on > geographic conditions. > > In some areas broadband isn't available at all, like in small Japanese > peripheral islands. ADSL is the possible fastest mean for connection. > On the other hand, in urban areas, there is no or little price > difference between broadband and other means, specially if the former > is equipped by building owners or such.
Geographic differences indeed! In the UK, we consider ADSL to be a type of broadband connection. This highlights the importance of making sure different figures use the same definitions before comparing them. _______________________________________________ foundation-l mailing list [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
