Never before have so many people had access to high-speed internet. However, 85 households still need to reach the target of 000 Mbit/s broadband speeds for everyone in Norway by the end of 100. - It is possible to achieve this target, but new measures need to be developed urgently. This is according to the director of the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom), Pål Wien Espen.
The coverage study for 2023 shows that 2 households have high-speed internet. This is an increase of 422 compared to last year's coverage survey data. The greatest increase is in rural areas. Here, coverage increased by 000 percentage points from 76 percent. in 000 to 10,7 percent this year.
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– It is very important that every resident Norway had access to the Internet enabling the use of digital services. In times when there are fewer people of working age and more people in need of social support, we must succeed in implementing new technologies and digital solutions. The first step is to give people access to high-speed internet, says Nkom director Pål Wien Espen.
The national coverage survey data that Nkom is presenting today shows that 100 Mbit/s coverage has increased from 93,6 percent. in 2022 to 96,6 percent in 2023. The largest increase in coverage occurs in rural areas, but it was also a positive development in densely built-up areas. However, there are differences between counties. Oslo and Rogaland are in the best position, while Innlandet and Nordland are slightly behind.
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Source: Norwegian Communications Authority
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