Study shows socioeconomic benefits of FTTH adoption
A recent study conducted by Ovum showed definite socioeconomic benefits to individuals and communities connected to the Internet with FTTH (fiber to the home). The study — consisting of a consumer survey, in-person interviews, and independent research — focused on rural areas in Sweden, a country that is leading Europe in FTTH adoption. It identified both direct consumer benefits, such as higher quality TV and higher data rates, and aggregate benefits i.e. those relevant to a wider area and communities. The FTTH investment took place as part of a wider strategy to stimulate economic growth and social development. There was unanimous agreement that FTTH networks brought clear advantages to municipalities by reducing telecoms costs, improving communications, and enabling the adoption of new services such as e-learning and telemedicine.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IN A NUTSHELL
OVUM VIEW
KEY FINDINGS
SWEDEN AND FTTH DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
WHY FIBER?
SURVEY RESULTS
DEMOGRAPHICS OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS
INTERVIEWS AND CASE STUDIES
INTRODUCTION
HUDIKSVALL AREA
BACKGROUND
HOW HAS FIBER HELPED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
TELEWORKING
BUSINESS ATTRACTED TO LOCAL AREA
SVERIGE BYGGER
NONIN MEDICAL
REMOTE WORKING IN REGION
EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY
KEY LEARNINGS
EDUCATION
HEALTH/SOCIAL CARE
LINDEFALLET
JONKOPING
BACKGROUND
KEY LEARNINGS
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP
IN A NUTSHELL
OVUM VIEW
KEY FINDINGS
SWEDEN AND FTTH DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
WHY FIBER?
SURVEY RESULTS
DEMOGRAPHICS OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS
INTERVIEWS AND CASE STUDIES
INTRODUCTION
HUDIKSVALL AREA
BACKGROUND
HOW HAS FIBER HELPED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
TELEWORKING
BUSINESS ATTRACTED TO LOCAL AREA
SVERIGE BYGGER
NONIN MEDICAL
REMOTE WORKING IN REGION
EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY
KEY LEARNINGS
EDUCATION
HEALTH/SOCIAL CARE
LINDEFALLET
JONKOPING
BACKGROUND
KEY LEARNINGS
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Demographics of the survey participants
Table 2: Breakdown of survey participants by education level
Table 3: Downstream data speeds by service as reported by consumers
Table 4: Online applications used by those with FTTH vs. those without
Table 5: Activities that subscribers do more since getting FTTH service
Table 6: Activities subscribers would like to do more of if they had FTTH
Table 7: Response to the question of what are the primary benefits to a community that has FTTH
Table 1: Demographics of the survey participants
Table 2: Breakdown of survey participants by education level
Table 3: Downstream data speeds by service as reported by consumers
Table 4: Online applications used by those with FTTH vs. those without
Table 5: Activities that subscribers do more since getting FTTH service
Table 6: Activities subscribers would like to do more of if they had FTTH
Table 7: Response to the question of what are the primary benefits to a community that has FTTH
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Breakdown by type of Internet service for survey participants
Figure 2: Percentage of customers using a particular platform signed up for various services
Figure 3: Percentage of respondents connected to in-home devices
Figure 4: How often subscribers log on to the Internet
Figure 5: Percentage of time subscribers stay online for more than 2 hours
Figure 6: Rate of satisfaction consumers have with their broadband service
Figure 7: Response to the question of whether FTTH benefits the local community
Figure 1: Breakdown by type of Internet service for survey participants
Figure 2: Percentage of customers using a particular platform signed up for various services
Figure 3: Percentage of respondents connected to in-home devices
Figure 4: How often subscribers log on to the Internet
Figure 5: Percentage of time subscribers stay online for more than 2 hours
Figure 6: Rate of satisfaction consumers have with their broadband service
Figure 7: Response to the question of whether FTTH benefits the local community
