Telecommunications in Denmark encompasses a well-developed network of

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, telephone services, and broadcasting stations. Denmark has high

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and widespread mobile broadband adoption. The European Commission's Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) from 2022 identifies Denmark as a leader in Europe's digital advancement. With a ranking of first in connectivity, Denmark's 98% 5G coverage significantly exceeds the EU average of 66%. In digital technology integration, it is second, notable for the adoption of AI (24%),

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technologies (62%), and

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(27%) by its businesses, almost doubling the EU averages. In human capital, Denmark ranks fifth, displaying progress in closing the gender gap with 23% of its

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(ICT) workforce being female, higher than the EU’s 19%. Additionally, in digital public services, where Denmark ranks eighth, a notable 93% of its population uses

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services, substantially exceeding the EU's 65%.

Infrastructure

The Denmark telecommunications network consists of buried and submarine cables and a microwave radio relay form trunk network, as well as four cellular radio communications systems. There are 18 submarine fiber-optic cables linking Denmark with

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, the

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, and

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. There are also a number of

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earth stations providing an international communications link 6 Intelsa, 10

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, 1 Orion, 1

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(Blaavand-Atlantic-East). The

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share the Danish earth station and the Eik, Rogaland station for worldwide

access.

Internet

Fixed broadband

The 2022

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report highlights Denmark's leadership in

and infrastructure. Notably, 95% of households benefit from Very High-Capacity Networks (VHCNs), securing Denmark's top position among the 27 EU Member States and ranking it third-highest in the EU for household VHCN coverage. Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) coverage has steadily increased from 70% to 74%, with rural areas rising sharply to 77.8%, surpassing the EU average of 50%. Fixed broadband adoption rates for households stand at 84%, slightly above the EU average of 78%. Denmark's broadband strategy, initiated in 2021, aims to provide all households and businesses with 100/30 Mbps connections by 2025 and targets 98% coverage for 1 Gbps speeds.

Mobile broadband

In 2021, Denmark's

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adoption stands at 97%, exceeding the EU average of 87%. The country has also achieved considerable progress in 5G deployment, with 99% of the harmonized 5G spectrum already allocated, in sharp contrast to the EU average of 56%. As a result, Denmark has a 98% 5G coverage for households, the highest in the EU and well above the EU average of 66%. All major mobile operators in Denmark offer 5G subscriptions for both retail and commercial customers.

Integration of digital technology

The country is ranked 2nd in the EU for the integration of digital technology in businesses. Notably, 79% of Danish

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(SMEs) have achieved at least a basic level of digital intensity, compared to the EU average of 55% in 2021. In the area of

analysis, 27% of Danish enterprises engage in this practice, which is nearly twice the EU average of 14%.

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services are used by 62% of enterprises in Denmark, which exceeds the EU's 34%, and the use of

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(AI) by Danish enterprises stands at 24%, notably higher than the EU average of 8%. Additionally, the adoption of e-invoices by Danish enterprises is at 57%, exceeding the EU average of 32%. On the aspect of ICT for environmental sustainability, 54% of Danish enterprises report medium or high intensity of green action through ICT, which is below the EU average of 66%.

Digital public services

Denmark holds the 8th position in the EU concerning digital public services, supported by an

user rate of 93%, which exceeds the EU average of 65%. The country's digital public services for citizens and businesses receive scores of 83 and 89 out of 100, respectively, surpassing the EU averages of 75 and 82. Denmark's open data usage stands at 91%, which is higher than the EU average of 81%. The country has implemented

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digital self-service solutions since 2012, giving citizens access to over 2,000 digital service solutions. The country has a comprehensive e-ID infrastructure, serving over 95% of the population and facilitating various digital services. Denmark has modernized its digital communication system known as 'digital Post,' with over 90% of individuals and 800,000 companies now using the new platform to receive mail from public authorities.

Telephones

Denmark has an excellent

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system network. There are 2.4 million (June 2006) main lines and 5.6 million (June 2006) mobile phones in use.

Radio

There are two AM radio broadcast stations in Denmark, 355 FM stations, and one DAB station with 17 channels as of 2005.

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