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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Economy
Sub-Dimension ICT
Category ICT Infrastructure
KPI Name Wireless Broadband Coverage
KPI No. EC: ICT: ICT: 4C Type: Core Type: Smart

Definition / Percentage of the city served by wireless broadband (3G and 4G)
Description

Rationale / This indicator demonstrates the access to information and technology connectivity
Interpretation / and is important given that connectivity across regions and between countries is
Benchmarking correlated to economic prosperity, development and growth.
Smart city applications in many cases are accessed through mobile applications. In
order to use these applications in an efficient manner, high speed mobile internet
capabilities are required. The coverage of high speed mobile internet from providers
is key to enable these capabilities.
A value of 100% coverage should be pursued for at least 3G networks.
An increasing trend and higher values are considered positive.
Methodology Calculate as:
2
Numerator: Area of city covered by mobile services (km )
2
Denominator: Total area of the city (km )
Each service should be reported on separately ( 3G and 4G)
Unit Percentage
Data Sources / Data may be collected from local mobile service providers.
Relevant
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Indicator 17.8.1: Proportion of individuals using the Internet.
SDG Indicator 9.C.1: Percentage of population covered by a mobile network, by
technology.
SDG Indicator 5.B.1: Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex

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