1、R Study on Policy Measures to Promote Broadband Infrastructure in Underserved Areas APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group February 2026Study on Policy Measures to Promote Broadband Infrastructure in Underserved AreasAPEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group February 2026

2、Study on Policy Measures to Promote Broadband Infrastructure in Underserved Areas APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group APEC Project:TELWG 201 2023A Produced by Yoon-seok Ko,Hyejeong Lim,and JoonGi(June)Lee National Information Society Agency 53,Cheomdan-ro,Dong-gu,Daegu,Republic of

3、Korea Tel:+82-53-230-1114 Website:www.nia.or.kr and Detecon Asia-Pacific Ltd.179 Bangkok City Tower,27th Floor South Sathorn Road,Thungmahamek Sathorn,Bangkok 10120,Thailand Tel.:+66 631989473 Website:www.detecon.asia For Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat 35 Heng Mui Keng Terrace Singapo

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5、inclusion in the digital economy depends on reliable and affordable connectivity.Across APEC however,availability,quality,and price still differ greatly,most noticeably in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.This study was carried out to assess the current landscape,clarify the obstacles,and s

6、et out pragmatic options to narrow those gaps.Our focus is comparative and evidence-led.We pair quantitative indicatorscoverage,penetration,affordability,and adoptionwith qualitative reviews of policy,regulation,and market structure.To reflect the regions diversity,economies are grouped into four co