When it comes to Internet connections, the U.S. placed 15th in a Global Ranking of broadband penetration. (Nordic countries - such as Denmark and Norway - captured 5 of the top 8 slots.) This means that millions of people and businesses in other parts of the world are benefiting from faster Internet connections than their counterparts in the U.S. (See the Top 15 Global Ranking below.) To see the Global Ranking report, click here.U.S. Congress is preparing a national broadband plan to close the gap. Read a short news article here. Listen to an NPR radio story here.
Internet-Broadband Penetration (per 100 people)
Global Ranking
1) Denmark
2) Netherlands
3) Norway
4) Switzerland
5) Iceland
6) South Korea
7) Sweden
8) Finland
9) Luxembourg
10) Canada
11) United Kingdom
12) Belgium
13) France
14) Germany
15) United States
Source: OECD 2008
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