The economic effects of broadband and ultrabroadband networks on growth and employment

[G4-DMA Indirect Economic Impacts], [G4-EC7b] The spread of broadband and ultrabroadband networks is a boost for the economic growth of countries.

Several studies have been carried out to measure the specific impact of ultrabroadband networks on economies. TIM has decided to use the Impact of Broadband on the Economy of 2012 (ITU - International Telecommunication Union) as part of its TIM Shared Value model. According to this study, around one euro of GDP is generated for every € invested in building the UBB network. According to the study, investments in new generation networks have a major impact on employment as well, with 15,700 jobs potentially being created for every one million euros invested in building the UBB network.