Interesting article but it does not match well with this
http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/12/09/nzealand.internet.ap/

Japan were part of that survey (which put NZ at the top of internet
usage). The article you referenced says that 80% of locations are
within 1km of a fibre optic connection which means ADSL can preform
at its best. The article also said:

> We asked a few members of the public about their perceptions of internet use in Japan.

> The overriding impression was that net access is no longer the domain of geeks it was five years ago.

> Rather, it is seen as a utility like gas or water that is "simply there".

And even with this they have fewer than 68% connected to the internet
within the last month.

Chrissy.

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From: "Paul Brislen" <Paul_Brislen@idg.co.nz>
To: "Steven Ellis" <mail_lists@stevencherie.net>
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Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:05 PM
Subject: RE: Theorical Max Speeds for ADSL? (OT?)

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> Not quite on topic but take a look at this BBC piece on broadband via DSL
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/technology/3278375.stm
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> sobering stuff.
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