7 Cities in the World The Most Connected to the Internet

1. Seoul, South Korea

Offers a metropolitan area population of more than 22 million people, Seoul is the second most populous metro area in the world and second to none in terms of modern technology. Seoul is home to some of the largest telecommunicationscompanies in the world and technology, including SK Telecom, KT Corporation, Samsung and LG. If you're looking for the latest and greatest cell phone or gadget wifi miniature, Seoul should be your first stop. When it comes to broadband penetration, South Korea is the world leader with a penetration rate of 83 percent.This is partly due to the full blown broadband revolution that has taken place in Seoul for the last 8 years.

Korea had a fascination with PC gaming is not like other countries in the world. In South Korea, there are several television channels dedicated entirely to broadcast the video game events. Talented video game players are treated like celebrities similar to the famous basketball player in the United States. In the midst of all the game is Seoul, which has played an important role in expanding the use of internet all over South Korea.

Internet Access in Seoul is very cheap, averaging about $ 20 per month for 10Mpbs connections - which is more than 4 times faster and half the price of an average broadband connection in the United States. Some areas in Seoul boasts acommercial Internet speeds of more than 100Mbps for only $ 30 per month. With the fast pace it will only take you 5 minutes to download a two-hour high-definition movie. Seoul plans currently include $ 439 million expansion project to add wireless internet access to the subway. "The plan will create a wifi network, and then cost about $ 20 per month for access." With the presence of large broadband and dedication to offer cheap, fast internet solutions, Seoul is the definition cable.


2. Taipei, Taiwan

In 2004, Ma Ying-jeou, Mayor of Taipei city set out to create the world's leading wireless "cyber town." In less than three years he did just that by blanketing the city in one of the world's largest grid WiFi.

For only $ 70 million, Q-Ware Corp. is able to build a wireless network that consists of more than 20,000 access points with enough range to provide service to 90 percent of Taipei. That number is remarkable considering Taipei has more than 2.6 million residents in the 105 square mile area. Access to city wide WiFi network is available for a low monthly fee ranging from $ 4.50 to $ 12.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of having a sprawling city comes in the form of WiFiinternet access everywhere close. Users no longer have to find an Internet cafe or wait until they get home to receive stock updates or checking email on their laptops. Instead, people can just turn on WiFi enabled devices and enjoy - pending they had bought the services of Q-Ware Corp. of course. To go along with the WiFi project, Ma Ying-jeou has implemented some type of free web services for residents of the city including lifelong email account, the ability to pay bills online city services and "three hours of online training courses for Taipei citizens to acquire and sharpen skills Their internet. "Although the size and capabilities of the entire internet Seoul Taipei is not, in terms of wireless penetration Taipei came in at number one.


3. Tokyo, Japan

Internet in Japan is quite cheap considering the trade off speed. The most popular Internet Options Japan 100Mbps VDSL comes in the form of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) for $ 50 per month. For internet users are really ambitious, 1Gbps fiber to the home (FTTH) options available from Kansai Electric Power for $ 90 per month.

Due to the high speed and availability of broadband users could obtain Tokyo, web conferencing and VoIP calls have become the norm. In fact, the VoIP market in Japan a total of more than 10 million unique IP lines.


4. Hong Kong, China

As is the case with most other Asian markets IT, broadband in Hong Kong is very cheap considering the amount of bandwidth provided. Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN), a leading IT company in the region, providing housing 10Mbps connection for only $ 16 per month. A 100Mbps connection costs $ 34 per month, making Hong Kong one of the few cities in the world with the ability to deliver such high speeds to residential areas at reasonable costs.


5. Singapore

Compared to the epicenter of Asia, Singapore is relatively expensive Internet as 30Mbps connection costs about $ 77 per month. However, for the same internet service in the United States, you would expect to pay at least $ 180 per month.Fortunately, if you are willing to have some restrictions placed on surfing, you can receive free broadband 4Mpbs of Singapore ISP StarHub.

The plan calls for 80,000 new jobs, increasing broadband penetration by 90 percent, increases IT assets and revenue and enhance the ability of the infrastructure to support IPv6 and broadband speeds of up to 1Gbps.


6. Stockholm, Sweden

Internet in the Nordic countries are very similar to Asian countries: very wide and very fast (but not quite as cheap). In terms of broadband penetration by population, Nordic countries make five of the top eight in the official list of the OECD. The peak of the market can be found on the internet Nordic Stockholm, Sweden.

While most of the city is developing a plan to increase the number of WiFi hotspots at their disposal, Stockholm busily engaged in various types of wireless internet technology: WiMAX. WiMAX is similar to WiFi in providing wireless internet in a limited range. However, when it comes to the radius range and available bandwidth generated by the signal, WiMAX is far superior to WiFi (we're talking 20 feet over 2 miles). Stockholm is currently testing ways to blanket the city in WiMAX box.

7. USA

Currently, several cities in the United States who took the project to offer the city WiFi internet access that area of ​​the city at a price (and sometimes free) is very affordable. Most of the city solution 'involves some form of wireless mesh networks. Here are a few cities experimented with this technology.

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