21 February 2005
The UK now has the most extensive broadband availability of the G7 nations.
There are currently 96 per cent of households with access to the high-speed internet and more than six million subscribers.
The figures were revealed at a special E-Commerce conference in London’s Docklands.
Over 480 Government and business delegates from around the world are discussing ways of closer co-operation.
The conference is split into five ’streams’ addressing the main challenges facing industry and Government - paperless trading, eLogistics, tackling spam, eHealth and eLearning.
Minister Mike O’Brien said:
"We wanted the UK to be the best place in the world for e-business and this is fast becoming a reality.
"Hosting this conference for the first time here in London is another sign that the UK is determined to lead the way."
Extra information
Broadband access figures have been compiled since 2001 when the Government set the UK a target of topping the league by 2005.
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