2.3.1. Connectivity

All broadband sub-dimensions have two indicators that measure both the coverage and the adoption of each of these technologies. A third indicator has been included in the mobile broadband dimension that represents the amount of spectrum allocated and prepared to make use of the 5G network at the end of 2020. Regarding the price index, as in previous years, it includes only one indicator that measures the percentage of household income needed to afford a broadband connection.

Table 1 presents the values ​​and positions of each of the sub-dimensions of the connectivity dimension.

Table 1. Connectivity sub-dimensions comparative.
Tabla 1 Connectivity sub-dimensions comparative
Source: Author’s calculations

In line with the good result in connectivity, the sub-dimensions also show that in all types of technology analysed, the Basque Country is among the top positions. Only in the broadband price indicator does it fail to reach the EU-28 average.

The contribution of each of the sub-dimensions is as follows: 18.5%, 35%, 18.5%, 18.5% and 9.5%.

Table 2 presents the results of the indicators of the five connectivity sub-dimensions.

Table 2. Connectivity indicators comparative.
Tabla 2 Connectivity indicators comparative
Source: Author’s calculations
Nota: 1.b.3 - 5G readiness

The Basque Country is a leader in mobile broadband coverage and also stands out in the fixed and fast broadband (speed greater than or equal to 30 Mbps) take-up, as well as ultra-fast broadband coverage (speed greater than or equal to 100 Mbps). In all indicators it has values ​​higher than those of the EU-28 average, except for the price index.

  1. To obtain the take-up indicators, estimations have been made based on data related to Spain.

    For further information see 5. Methodological note

  2. Same data as Spain since tenders are held at national level.