Press Release: How digital is your country? New figures reveal progress needed towards a digital Europe

The new tool 'Digital Economy and Society Index' was presented on 24 February 2015 that enabled people to receive data, per country, of connectivity (how widespread, fast and affordable broadband is), Internet skills, the use of online activities from news to shopping, how key digital technologies (e-invoices, cloud services, e-commerce, etc) and digital public services such as e-government and e-health are developed.

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ESO: Background information: Digital Single Market - Key Studies http://www.europeansources.info/record/digital-single-market-key-studies/

EurActiv, 04.03.15: Italy approves €6bn plan to boost broadband networks http://www.euractiv.com/sections/innovation-industry/italy-approves-plan-boost-broadband-networks-312601

EurActiv, 12.03.15: Fast broadband lifts revenue growth for Europe's cable operators http://www.euractiv.com/sections/infosociety/fast-broadband-lifts-revenue-growth-europes-cable-operators-312840

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