Average cable coverage in the US is significantly higher than Europe. However, inside Europe there is large variance between the different countries. E.g. Belgi

Average cable coverage in the US is significantly higher than Europe. However, inside Europe there is large variance between the different countries. E.g. Belgium has nearly 100% coverage, while France as you correctly observed has very little. France is a-typical for Europe in broadband reach, lagging the average significantly. https://www.broadband-mapping.eu/public-portal/ https://www.broadband-mapping.eu/public-portal/ Snapshots from 2012 including technology mix http://point-topic.com/free-analysis/mapping-broadband-coverage-in-france/ http://point-topic.com/free-analysis/mapping-broadband-cover... http://point-topic.com/free-analysis/mapping-broadband-coverage-in-belgium-2/ http://point-topic.com/free-analysis/mapping-broadband-cover...