Use of Internet through broadband connection plays an important role in information societies. Important characteristics of broadband technology are marked through its speed, low cost, and more secure. Through its use, individuals get better services.
Most of the developed countries over the world have higher broadband penetration. The United States has the largest broadband subscribers.
Among developing nations,
spread of broadband connection is largely affected due to lack of infrastructure and absence of economies of scale.
A larger portion of enterprises in developed countries adopts broadband connection.