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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, 4G and 5G)
              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 enabling these capabilities.

                                A value of 100 per cent 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 ).
                                Multiply by 100.
                                Each service should be reported on separately (3G, 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.
             Verification       Ensure the city area is consistent.
             Guidance
                                Check data source.
                                3G coverage should be larger than 4G coverage.
                                NOTE:
                                In some cities 3G services have been discontinued.

                                Data collection template requires 3G and 4G services to be reported.
                                DATA VALUES:
                                If value for 3G is significantly less than 100 per cent, re-check.
                                If 3G services have been discontinued, then use value of 4G for 3G in the data
                                collection template.




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