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The index, which tracks key measures of the development of information and communication technology worldwide, is prepared by the International Telecommuncations Union, a specialized UN agency. Iceland exceeds the European and world averages on all key indicators. The report finds that Iceland is one of the world’s most advanced information societies. High speed mobile and fixed networks are commonplace in Iceland. Almost the entire population of Island is online and ardent Internet users. The government continues to promote network expansion in underserved areas and a regulatory regime that supports competition and innovation is in place. - Visir - 21 -