Broadband and rural areas in the EU: From technology to applications and use

Authors:
Paschal Preston;Anthony Cawley;Monika Metykova
Affiliations:
School of Communication, Founder, STeM Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin Dublin 9, Ireland;School of Communication, Founder, STeM Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin Dublin 9, Ireland;Media Centre, University of Sunderland, St Peter's Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DD, UK
Venue:
Telecommunications Policy
Year:
2007

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Abstract

The paper examines current trends and policy issues related to broadband access and use in the rural areas of European Union (EU) member states. It draws selectively on the findings of a recently completed, multi-country project focused on current and future trends in broadband provision, applications and use in the enlarged European Union. The paper reviews key aspects and examples of the research literature and policy initiatives related to socio-economic and policy aspects of broadband, especially those focused on spatial inequalities of network rollout, access and use. It presents the main trends and issues related to broadband access and use in rural areas in EU countries and considers some related implications and conclusions.