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1º Vol.: Connectivity : broadband market developments in the EU
2º Vol.: Human capital : digital inclusion and skills
3º Vol.: Use of Internet services
4º Vol.: Integration of digital technology
5º Vol.: Digital public services
6º Vol.: The EU ICT sector and its R&D performance
7º Vol.: Research and innovation : ICT projects in horizon 2020 digital
"The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is a composite index published every year by the European Commission since 2014, measuring the progress of EU countries towards a digital economy and society. It brings together a set of relevant indicators on Europe's current digital policy mix. This year's edition shows that all Member States improved in the DESI results. DESI figures over the last 5 years show that targeted investment and robust digital policies can have a significant impact on the performance of individual countries. For example, this is the case for Spain, in the deployment of ultrafast broadband, Cyprus in broadband connectivity, Ireland for digitizing businesses and Latvia and Lithuania in digital public services.
Connectivity has improved, but remains insufficient to address fast-growing needs. DESI indicators show that the demand for fast and ultrafast broadband is on the rise, and is expected to further increase in the years in view of the growing sophistication of internet services and business needs. Ultrafast connectivity of at least 100 Mbps is available to 60% of households, and the number of broadband subscriptions is increasing. 20% of homes use ultrafast broadband, a number that is four times higher than in 2014. The EU has agreed on the reform of the EU telecoms rules to meet Europeans' growing connectivity needs and to boost investments. Sweden and Portugal have the highest take-up of ultrafast broadband, and Finland and Italy are the most advanced on the assignment of the 5G spectrum." |
