In this paper, BCARR looks at the link between improved broadband adoption and productivity growth at the individual business level for the period 2009-10 to 2018-19.
The research shows that firms that switch from DSL to fibre/cable-based broadband experience increased productivity growth. Growth is highest in the year immediately following adoption of high-speed broadband.
The research also found that more productive firms tend to have high-speed broadband connections.
To read the paper and see a visual summary of the findings, visit the broadband productivity page, or follow the links below:
- Productivity impacts from improved broadband-Report
- Productivity impacts from improved broadband-Visual Summary
- Supplementary analysis-Telecommunications Services and Productivity
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