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Switzerland
Internet Usage Stats
and Telecom Reports
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Internet Usage Statistics:
5,097,822
Internet users as of Aug./07, 67.8% of the population, according
to Nielsen Net//Ratings.
Latest Population
Estimate:
7,523,024
population for 2007, according to world-gazetteer.com.
Gross National
Income:
GNI per
capita is US$ 54,930 ('06) according to World Bank.
Country Size
(Area):
Switzerland
has 41,285 sq km - Population density is 183 persons per sq
km.
Internet Usage and
Population Statistics:
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YEAR
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Users
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Population
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% Pop.
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Usage
Source
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2000
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2,134,000
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7,407,700
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28.8 %
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ITU
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2004
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4,589,279
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7,452,101
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61.6 %
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Nielsen
Net//Ratings
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2005
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4,944,438
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7,488,533
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66.0 %
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Nielsen
Net//Ratings
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2006
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5,097,822
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7,523,024
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67.8 %
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Nielsen
Net//Ratings
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Switzerland
Official Statistics Pages
Swiss Federal Statistical
Office
Swiss City Population
Statistics
Swiss Historical Demographical
Data
Search
Engines and Directories
Swiss Search Engines
Switzerland Open
Directory
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Switzerland Country Profile
Switzerland in the
Wikipedia
Swiss history, politics, map, geography, economy,
demography, full information and links.
Switzerland in the CIA World
Factbook
Swiss information about the economy, geography, government,
population, communications, military and transnational
issues.
BBC Switzerland
Profile
Up to date resume about Swiss leaders,
history, main events,
map, flag, geography, news, politics and media links.
Swiss e-Government Page
Discover the many sides that Switzerland has to offer! Find out
about Switzerland’s history, geography,
population, culture, etc. and about the most important Swiss
organisations that are entrusted with the promotion of the
different regions of Switzerland.
Switzerland Globalis
Page
Swiss statistics for agriculture, climate, economy, education,
environment,
gender equality, health, human development, population,
technology, and water.
Swiss Telecommunications
Market Reports
Switzerland
Broadband Market Overview and Statistics
Switzerland had one of the highest Internet and broadband
penetration rates in Europe in 2005. In 2004 and 2005, broadband
replaced telephone communications as the main growth area, and
DSL networks have overtaken cable as the principal technology for
broadband access. Strong growth in wireless broadband has added
to the mix. This report presents an analysis of
Switzerland’s Internet and broadband markets in 2005 and
early 2006. It also profiles the main players in the DSL, cable
and wireless sectors, and details technological developments for
the provision of triple play services for 2006 and beyond.
See table of
contents and report summary.
Switzerland
Convergence, Key Statistics and Digital TV
Report
Switzerland has a small but advanced telecom market, with some
of the highest Internet and broadband penetration rates in
Europe. Although not a member of the European Union (EU), the
country deregulated in 1998 in conjunction with the EU’s
liberalisation framework. In 2004 and 2005, broadband replaced
telephone communications as the main growth area, and DSL
networks have overtaken cable as the principal technology for
broadband access. This report presents a statistical profile of
Switzerland’s fixed network in 2005 and early 2006, as well
as an evaluation of the digital and terrestrial TV markets. It
also assesses the regulatory environment, and introduces the
major service providers while looking ahead to market
developments in 2006. See the report
summary and table of content.
Swiss Mobile
Market - Overview & Statistics Report
Switzerland has a small and advanced mobile market with a
penetration rate in 2005 on a par with the European Union (EU)
average. The country has a clear triopoly of service providers,
dominated by the incumbent Swisscom Mobile. Mobile 3G services
were licensed in 2000, and network sharing was approved by the
regulator in February 2002. Swisscom Mobile launched 3G services
in mid-2004, and was the only provider until Orange launched
services in September 2005. This report profiles
Switzerland’s mobile phone market in 2005 and early 2006,
presenting an analysis on the regulatory environment and a
profile of the main providers. It also assesses data services,
details developments in mobile TV and other new technologies, and
looks ahead to market developments in 2006. See table of
contents here
Swiss Mobile
Market - Overview & Statistics Report
Switzerland has a small and advanced mobile market with a
penetration rate in 2005 on a par with the European Union (EU)
average. The country has a clear triopoly of service providers,
dominated by the incumbent Swisscom Mobile. Mobile 3G services
were licensed in 2000, and network sharing was approved by the
regulator in February 2002. Swisscom Mobile launched 3G services
in mid-2004, and was the only provider until Orange launched
services in September 2005. This report profiles
Switzerland’s mobile phone market in 2005 and early 2006,
presenting an analysis on the regulatory environment and a
profile of the main providers. It also assesses data services,
details developments in mobile TV and other new technologies, and
looks ahead to market developments in 2006. See table of
contents here
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