Luxembourg is recognized for establishing local television and radio stations abroad. TheRTL Group, originating from Luxembourg, operates in numerous countries. Additionally, Luxembourg is the base forSES, a leading global satellite operator.[1]
In the 2022Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), among the 27European Union (EU) members, Luxembourg is placed 6th in Human Capital, with 64% of its population possessing basic digital skills, exceeding the EU average of 54%. Additionally, inInformation and Communication Technology (ICT), the country mirrors the EU average with 20% female ICT specialists. For Connectivity, it ranks 11th, with 91% uptake in fixed broadband and 96% inmobile broadband, both figures exceeding the EU averages of 78% and 87%, respectively. The country is 18th in Integration of Digital Technology, asSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) show a 54% digital intensity level, slightly below the EU average of 55%. In Digital Public Services, Luxembourg ranks 7th with ane-government user rate of 79%, exceeding the EU's 65%.[2][3]
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Luxembourg's fixedbroadband sector exhibits a 91% uptake rate, exceeding the EU's 78% average. Additionally, 63% of Luxembourg households have access to broadband speeds of at least 100 Mbps, above the EU's 41%. The country's digital infrastructure includes 96% coverage in very high capacity networks (VHCN) and 75% infibre to the premises (FTTP), both higher than the EU averages of 70% and 50%, respectively.[3]
The country demonstrates solid performance inmobile broadband with an uptake rate of 96%, higher than the EU average of 87%. The country is advancing its5G capabilities, achieving an assigned 5G spectrum of 61%, slightly above the EU average of 56%. However, 5G coverage lags behind, with a notably lower coverage rate of 13% compared to the EU average of 66%[3]
In the domain of digital public services, Luxembourg ranks 7th within the EU. Notably, 79% of the country'sinternet users actively utilizee-government solutions, representing a significant increase compared to the prior year and to the EU average of 65%. This accomplishment is attributed to the "Electronic Governance 2021-2025" strategy, jointly developed by the Ministry for Digitalisation and the Government IT Centre (CTIE), with the goal of facilitating the transition to adigital government model. Luxembourg actively promotes innovation and modernization through initiatives such as the Guichet.lu portal, electronic authentication certificates, and the introduction of numerous online administrative procedures. The country continues its efforts to enhanceopen data availability, currently standing at 66%, which is below the EU average of 81%.[3]
Luxembourg maintains a pan-European broadcasting presence through theRTL Group, offering a wide array of radio and television services, especially in France, Germany, and the UK. The nation hostsSES, Europe's leading satellite operator, managing theAstra satellite fleet. Locally, outlets such asRTL Tele Letzebuerg and Nordliicht TV provide content for Luxembourg's audiences, while radio platforms like RTL Radio Letzebuerg and EldoRadio present diverse programming. Luxembourg's media landscape benefits from constitutional protections forfreedom of speech and the press.[1]
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