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Bridging the digital divide in Europe: an analysis of fiber adoption drivers
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The adoption of fiber-to-the-home/building (FTTH/B) technology is critical for Europe’s
digital transformation, yet significant disparities in uptake persist across countries despite
the availability of infrastructure. This thesis explores the key drivers influencing FTTH/B
adoption in European countries from 2019 to 2023, employing a fixed-effects econometric
model. The analysis highlights the importance of technological performance, pricing factors,
demography and digitalization variables. By addressing an existing gap in the European
literature, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders,
emphasizing the need for targeted measures to enhance affordability, improve infrastructure
quality, and promote demand for FTTH/B services, especially in rural areas.
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Fiber-To-The-Home Fiber-To-The-Building Digital divide EU digital decade High-Speed Broadband Connection Broadband coverage Broadband penetration Infrastructure Drivers of fiber adoption