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1: Japan

What gives Japan the top spot? Analysts attribute it to the prevalence of fiber-optic connections that deliver broadband directly to residences. Japan had about 15 million fiber connections to homes and other buildings at the end of 2008.

Greater than 5 Mbps: 57%
5-10 Mbps: 32%
10-15 Mbps: 13%
15-20 Mbps: 6%
20-25 Mbps: 3%
Greater than 25 Mbps: 3%

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