From the report: "The percentage of individuals in the EU who used the internet in 2012 was 73
%. About one third of individuals used the internet on mobile devices away from
home or work. There were significant differences in mobile internet usage
between countries. The shares for individuals who used portable computers or
handheld devices through a mobile phone network or wireless connection away
from home or work were above 50 % in six Member States: Denmark, Ireland,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden. The shares were below 20 % in
five Member States: Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, Lithuania and Romania.
The proportion of households in the EU with access to the internet was 76 %
in 2012, an increase of 6 percentage points compared with 2010. Broadband
access enables higher speed when browsing and performing activities. It has now
reached a level close to saturation among households with internet access. In
the EU27, 72 % of households have access to broadband at home, an increase of
11 percentage points compared with 2010." Read more