High-speed takeup

The number of high-speed internet subscribers worldwide grew by 72 per cent to 62 million last year, and home users drove most of the demand for broadband services.

The International Telecommunications Union says high-speed cable and digital line subscribers now form 10.7 per cent of internet users.

South Korea is the leading market for broadband, with 21 subscribers for every 100 inhabitants.

Hong Kong ranks second with 15 per 100.