NETWORKED SOCIETY CITY INDEX 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES

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1 NETWORKED SOCIETY CITY INDEX 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES

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3 Contents Introduction 4 #1 Stockholm 5 #2 London 6 #3 Singapore 6 #4 Paris 7 #5 Copenhagen 8 #6 Oslo 9 #7 Hong Kong 10 #8 New York 11 #9 Helsinki 12 #10 Tokyo 13 #11 Los Angeles 15 #12 Miami 15 #13 Seoul 16 #14 Taipei 17 #15 Sydney 18 #16 Moscow 19 #17 São Paulo 20 #18 Istanbul 21 #19 Beijing 22 #20 Shanghai 23 #21 Buenos Aires 24 #22 Johannesburg 25 #23 Mexico City 26 #24 Manila 27 #25 Jakarta 28 #26 Delhi 29 #27 Cairo 30 #28 Mumbai 31 #29 Lagos 31 #30 Karachi 32 #31 Dhaka 33 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 3

4 introduction This study aims to provide insights into how cities could use ICT to improve their socioeconomic and environmental impact, and to inspire the development of networked cities worldwide. The Networked Society City Index 2013 draws on data from 31 cities around the world. The sample ranges from cities in developing economies in South Asia and Africa to developed cities in the USA and northern Europe. However, the list is not exclusive. The selection here is based on a list of the world s largest cities, with additional cities with strong ICT development and/or interesting aspects. The Networked Society City Index 2013 is open to other cities and we hope that the list will continue to grow. The city profiles provide the reader with city-specific results in the six dimensions of the composite index, describing their current state in terms of ICT maturity and socioeconomic and environmental development. The city profiles are designed to generate interest in issues related to ICT maturity and triple bottom line (TBL) development on a local level. They do not provide the reader with answers, but point out interesting results from the index that could be transformed into policy-relevant discussions at both local and national levels. While the indicators of ICT maturity dimensions measure input to ICT development, the TBL indicators measure output of social, economic and environmental development in cities. The charts present the results of the city in each of the six dimensions of the index relative to other cities included in the study. The axis of the chart goes from zero to the top value in each dimension. AL The complexity in the relation between environmental development and increased ICT maturity is highlighted by the lighter color shading. 4 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES

5 #1 Stockholm The capital of Sweden offers an environment for life and business that scores high in most of the contextrelated dimensions. The Stockholm metropolitan area with 2.1 million inhabitants, home to 22 percent of Sweden s population, is the most populous city in Sweden and on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Stockholm municipality has a population of 890,000. The service industry, which accounts for roughly 85 percent of jobs in Stockholm, in combination with the almost total absence of heavy industry (and fossil fuel power plants) make Stockholm one of the world s cleanest metropolises. The city accounts for about 30 percent of Sweden s GDP. The last decade has seen a significant number of jobs created in high technology companies. Stockholm has a highly skilled workforce and strong research and development and some of the world s most advanced users of ICT. A major ICT center is located in Kista, in northern Stockholm. The number of ICT companies in the Stockholm region has grown dramatically in recent years. Stockholm is the highest ranked city in the Networked Society City Index, having achieved a high score in all dimensions and variables of the index. Stockholm has a long, proven track record of focused initiatives and programs to drive the progress of ICT infrastructure. With the deregulation of the Swedish telecom market in the early 1990s, the city adopted an ambitious plan to provide fiber access to both homes and businesses. This year, the target of having every multi-tenant building connected #1 to fiber was reached, making Stockholm one of the most fiber dense cities globally. A third place in TBL performance leaves room for development, especially in the economic and environmental dimensions. AL AL Stockholm ranks well above average in the social dimension of the index. The city performs equally well both in health and education as well as in social inclusion. However, Stockholm is facing challenges regarding #1 IC social sustainability and could offer more equal life opportunities to all of its residents. The city also gets a high score in the economic dimension. Stockholm ranks highest in economic competitiveness and is equally strong and well above average in business startups, employment in knowledgeintensive services as well as in tertiary educational attainment. However, Stockholm is not among the top five in GDP per capita. The environmental dimension lowers the overall result for Stockholm and leaves room for improvement despite the overall #1 high ranking. As in many developed cities, the standard of living puts stress on the environment and induces climate change. #1 Stockholm does gain from the fact that a large part of its energy comes from non-fossil energy sources, and from the lack of hazardous air pollution. Stockholm performs very well in the Stockholm three ICT dimensions, including ICT usage. Despite the highest scores in individual and market use, #1a slightly lower Stockholm performance in technology usage (penetration rates in computers, mobile phones, smartphones and tablets) indicates that the city should continue to invest in ICT in order to maintain its leading position. Stockholm s ambitious plan to provide fiber access to its homes and businesses makes it one of the most fiber dense cities globally Furthermore, Stockholm has a tradition of early and rapid rollout of mobile infrastructure dating back to the very first days of mobile communication. A recent example of this advanced position in mobile communications technology is the launch of LTE in Stockholm in as early as In the index, Stockholm ranks #2 in the ICT infrastructure assessment after London, followed by Paris and Singapore. Stockholm The open city-owned fiber network allows individual Stockholm users to choose their own network service provider. This competitive market with multiple suppliers provides the users with competitive prices and affordable connections to the digital world. #2 London #1 Stockholm AL AL London, the capital city of England and the UK, has an estimated 8.3 million residents (2012), accounting for PLE LINE AL AL AL Stockholm Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 5

6 12.5 percent of the UK population. The London metropolitan area is the largest in the EU with a total population of 13.6 million. London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, entertainment, fashion, healthcare, media, tourism, and more. It is the world s most-visited city. Its universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Europe. The metropolitan area generates approximately 30 percent of the UK s GDP. London is one of the world s leading financial centers: finance is its largest industry, and its financial exports make the city a large contributor to the UK s balance of payments. London has over 480 overseas banks, more than any other city in the world. Over 85 percent of the employed population of Greater London work in services industries and more than 100 of Europe s 500 largest companies have their headquarters in central London. A growing number of technology companies are based in London, notably in East London Tech City. London ranks second #2 in the Networked Society City Index and it performs very well in all six dimensions of the index. Above all, London has a very well developed ICT infrastructure. It scores above average in all TBL areas, apart from the environmental dimension, where AL there is room for improvement. London performs well above average in the social dimension of the index in total, especially in health, where initiatives #2 such as the London Health Programmes and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to share patient information across organizations have been implemented over the last London decade. However, because London is a city with socio-economic inequalities, increasing availability of health care in certain groups is an important issue. AL #2 AL The city scores high in the economic dimension. London, the unchallenged business center of the UK, has a strong economy with a relatively high GDP per capita. London also performs well in economic competitiveness and above average in business startups, employment in knowledge-intensive services as well as in tertiary educational attainment. The environmental dimension lowers the overall result for London, and has room for #2further improvement. The city has an impact on climate and its use of resources is relatively high. However, as with most developed cities, London performs well #2 regarding pollution, demonstrating that actions to improve the environment are implemented in the city. ICT usage scores high for London on an individual and market level. The city also performs well in technology use, with high penetration rates in computers, mobile phones, smartphones London and tablets. London s ICT infrastructure is expanded, especially in terms of broadband quality, fixed and mobile broadband and international internet bandwidth capacity, where London is ranked as number one in the Networked Society City Index. London has a good availability of ICT, with a large amount of Wi-Fi hotspots in the city, good fiber penetration and internet access. The ICT market in London has a large number of worldwide network operators, and even though there is more data center space in London than in many other European cities, limited data space London is still an issue. This reflects what seems to be a competitive market with multiple suppliers. According to the index, the ICT market in London London offers competitive prices. #3 Singapore Singapore, with its 5.3 million inhabitants, is a global financial, industrial and technological hub, and has emerged as a leader in the green ICT economy. Its success in ICT can be explained by a highly skilled workforce, business-friendly climate, great logistics and its central location. Singapore offers its inhabitants one of the highest living standards in Asia. In 2012, the city was the highest scoring Asian city in Mercer s Quality of Living Survey. Moreover, Mercer rated Singapore as having the best infrastructure in the world. When it comes to sustainability, Singapore s government has stressed the importance of green and clean cities. For example, Singapore was the first city to use AL AL AL 6 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES London NMENT RASTRUCTURE

7 IC AFFORDABIL modern toll roads. During the last decades, many green initiatives have been launched in both the public and private sectors. According to the National Climate Change Secretariat in Singapore, the city s green ICT industry comprises more than 80 of the top 100 software and service companies in the world. Singapore ranks #3 in the Networked Society City Index and performs equally well in usage, infrastructure and affordability. It has the highest ranking among the Asian cities. The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) was formed in 1999 in response to the growing convergence of information technology and telephony. Since 2005, IDA s work has been guided by the Intelligent Nation #32015 master plan, which seeks to transform Singapore into An Intelligent Nation, A Global City, Powered by Infocomm. In 2012, Singapore had rolled out fiber to 95 percent of all properties. Both fixed and mobile broadband speeds are relatively high. Singapore also has one of the highest penetration rates AL of smartphones and tablets. Singapore has a high score in the social #3 dimension and performs well in terms of health and social inclusion. The infant mortality rate is low and the average life expectancy is high. The unemployment rate is one of the lowest. However, educational attainment among the citizens is not as high Singapore as other high-performing cities in the social dimension. The city scores well in the economic dimension. Singapore has high productivity and ranks high in the future competitiveness owing to a good business environment with many business startups. For example, Singapore ranks as number one on the World Bank s ranking of the ease of doing business. While Singapore has a high level of tertiary educational attainment among the citizens, employment in knowledge-intensive services is not as high as in many other top-performing cities. Singapore Singapore performs below average in the environmental dimension. The CO2 emissions in the city are above average and the energy consumption is high, especially AL #3 AL of fossil fuels. On the other hand, the pollution #3level in the city is very low. This is probably an outcome of the city government s focus on the green city and green ICT solutions such as the Electronic #3 Road Pricing (ERP) System to manage road congestion. The city also has a low amount of waste per capita and a high recycling rate. Singapore performs well in the ICT dimension, including the usage of ICT. The city has one of the highest scores in technology use, with a high penetration rate for smartphones, computers and tablets. While the score in individual Singapore use is not as high, the usage is above average. The city performs better in market and public use, with good open data services and above-average rate of electronic payments. Singapore performs well in fixed and mobile broadband quality, and the infrastructure access is also very good. Of Singapore s residential and non-residential premises, 95 percent can access the ultra-high-speed Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network, which makes Singapore one of the most fiber-dense cities in the world The mobile phone tariffs are low in the Singapore city, but the fixed broadband prices are not as low as in many other high - ranking cities. On the other hand, the citizens have a very fast broadband connection. Singapore The IP transit prices are relatively high compared to other cities of similar performance in ICT, which is a disadvantage in terms of global competition. Singapore #4 Paris #3 Paris is the cosmopolitan capital of France, with 2.2 million people living in the central city and almost 12 million people in the metropolitan area. The population density is one of the highest in the developed world, only slightly lower than Manhattan. Paris economy has gradually shifted towards high valueadded service industries and high-tech manufacturing. However, it remains an important manufacturing center of Europe, especially in industrial sectors. The Paris Region is home to the headquarters of 30 Fortune Global 500 companies. Paris Region is one of Europe s biggest providers of jobs in IT and has around 70 schools and universities providing high-level IT and telecommunications courses to more than 20,200 students each year. Paris is ranked #4 in the Networked Society City Index. The city performs exceptionally well in all ICT and the AL AL AL BOTTOM TRIPPLE LINE Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 7

8 INFRASTRUCTU TBL dimensions. Fiber is accessible in a number of districts and a few years ago, large investments were made in fiber technology, aiming for Paris to be the leading European region for high-speed access. Paris performs well in the social dimension. However, it is somewhat below its peers in terms of educational attainment and infant mortality rates. The #4 city is facing the challenge of unemployment. Paris has taken actions to improve social sustainability. For example, a major urban renewal project, including various economic, cultural, housing, transport and environmental projects, Paris was launched in 2007 to achieve better integration of the #4 city s districts and to revitalize the metropolitan economy. The city performs well above average in the economic dimension. Paris economy has gradually shifted towards high-value-added service industries and high-tech manufacturing, and the city s GDP per capita is high. Paris achieves a good result in economic competitiveness, mainly in business startups, employment in knowledge intensive services, patents and tertiary educational attainment, having a lower score in busi- Paris ness startups. #4 AL The city s environmental performance is particularly strong on the pollution indicator. In recent years, the general livability of Paris has been improved by reducing #4 pollution and improving facilities for transportation, including cycle paths, pedestrian districts and faster metro lines. Paris performs around average in the areas of climate and CO2 emissions and has less energy consumption than the average, which is especially good compared to other Paris cities in developed countries. While Paris performs above average in the ICT usage, it performs worse than many comparable highly-developed Paris cities. Paris has a well-developed open data source environment and scores high on individual usage. AL #4 AL AL LE AL ICT MATU INFRASTRU However, the overall result is affected by a modest adaptation to new technologies. For example, Paris has a rather low penetration rate of smartphones and tablets. Paris scores very high in access to ICT in general and is top performing in terms of high-speed mobile broadband and Wi-Fi hotspots. A few years ago, the city of Paris contracted the second largest mobile telecommunications operator in France to supply and integrate an urban Wi-Fi network in the city, resulting in very good access to free wireless broadband for both citizens and visitors. While large investments have been made in fiber technology, more needs to be done. The city also performs well in broadband quality. Paris scores high in the ICT affordability dimension. Low tariffs in fixed broadband Paris together with low transit prices indicate that Parisian citizens possess a competitive market with reasonable prices. Mobile phone tariffs have been quickly decreasing due to the fierce competition driven by the last entrant in the market. Paris #4 #5 Copenhagen AL Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. With an urban population of 1.2 million and a metropolitan population of 2.0 million it is Denmark s most populous city. Since the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with the south of Sweden. Together they are slowly merging into an Øresund region with about 4 million people. Copenhagen has some of the highest gross wages in the world. Lower taxation of foreign specialists has made Denmark a more attractive location for foreign labor. However, income taxation in Denmark and Copenhagen is high and the city is ranked among the most expensive in Europe. Copenhagen is the cultural, economic and governmental center of Denmark and it is regarded as one of the financial centers of Northern Europe. Life sciences is an important sector and R&D plays a major role in the economy. Copenhagen is taking a leadership role in sustainable innovation. The city has committed to carbon neutrality by 2025 and 40 percent of its citizens regularly commute by bicycle. Copenhagen achieves the fifth highest ranking in the Networked Society City Index. It performs well above average in all six dimensions of ICT and TBL. Copenhagen is the ICT center in Denmark and the region is particularly advanced in areas connected to the use of ICT in specific areas such as health and robot technology, energy technology and network technology, mobile communication and software development. NOMIC OTTOM LINE 8 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES NVIRONMENT

9 Copenhagen SAGE ENVIRONME AL Copenhagen performs well and above average in the social dimension of the index, showing no exceptional #5 results in health and social inclusion. The city s unemployment and homicide rates leave room for improvement. A good education is an important factor for finding a job in the #5 city s knowledge-based businesses Copenhagen and Copenhagen is among the top-ranked cities in terms of education. INFRAS The city performs less well in the economic dimension. While the GDP per capita is high in Copenhagen, there are many cities in the index with higher results. Copenhagen scores high in economic competitiveness, measured by business startups, patents, employment in knowledge intensive services, and in tertiary educational attainment. Copenhagen is ranked highest of all cities in the environmental dimension. It is a clean city Copenhagen with very low levels of pollution. Due to the high #5 living standard, Copenhagen, like all developed cities, contributes to climate change in terms of use of resources (waste and energy) #5 and CO2 emissions. However, compared to other cities in developed countries, Copenhagen performs well in these areas. Copenhagen performs fairly well in ICT usage. A relatively low penetration level of mobile subscriptions and Copenhagen tablets is balanced by a higher penetration rate of smartphones and computers. Copenhagen On an individual level, the usage is well developed and as numbers of computers and connectivity suggest, the population is willing to test and embrace new technology. While internet accessibility in Copenhagen is good, the overall result is lowered by a low score in Wi-Fi hotspots. Broadband quality is fairly good in terms of speed in both fixed and mobile broadband. #5 AL AL AL AL Copenhagen is ranked #1 in the ICT affordability dimension, together with the other North European cities. Low tariffs in fixed and mobile broadband together with low transit prices indicate that Copenhageners enjoy a competitive market with reasonable prices. #6 Oslo Copenhagen Oslo is the capital and the most populous city of Norway. The municipality has 627,000 inhabitants and the metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million. The population is increasing at a high rate, making Oslo one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. It is highly ranked in terms of quality of life and regarded as one of the world s greenest and most livable cities. For several years Oslo has been listed as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Although Oslo has the most expensive housing market in Norway, it is comparably cheaper than other cities in that regard. Meanwhile, prices of goods and services remain some of the highest of any city in the world. Oslo is the economic and governmental center of Norway and has a strong, diversified economy. The city is a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important center for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. In addition, a large number of oil and gas companies are situated in Oslo. The oil industry has a huge effect on the country s economy. AL While Oslo performs exceptionally well in the TBL part of the index, it is ranked #6 in the overall Networked Society City Index. Despite the growth of the ICT sector, a furtherenhanced ICT infrastructure would advance the city to a higher level. As ICT is a key tool in all types of business, government and households, further investments are essential to spur progress in all sectors of Oslo society. Oslo Oslo is outperforming other cities in the social dimension of the index, with above-average scores in health, education, safety and inclusion. The city has an extensive public service and a high standard of living. #6 #6 AL Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 9

10 A With the highest GDP per capita of all cities included in the Networked Society City Index, Oslo scores high in the economic dimension, mainly due to the oil industry s influence on the Norwegian economy. Oslo is the business center of Norway and the impact of the oil industry is visible. Oslo performs well in economic competitiveness and is equally strong and above average in employment in knowledge-intensive services as well as in tertiary educational attainment. However, its performance regarding business startups and patents could be enhanced. Oslo performs well in the environmental #6 dimension, with low CO2 emissions and pollution considerably lower than the average, mainly due to using climate-friendly #6 hydropower for the city s rail-based public transport. However, Oslo scores less well in the use of resources, with average waste per capita and energy consumption. Oslo #6 Oslo performs fairly well in terms of ICT usage. Norway has a highly educated population with early adoption of new technology such as smartphones, and Oslo has a high rate of mobile subscribers. Oslo scores Oslo high in individual and market use, but the usage result is negatively affected by a less developed open data source environment. E Internet coverage is almost 100 percent, but the number of broadband users is not that extended. Oslo s relatively modest performance in ICT infrastructure is a result of moderate expansion of, and access to fiber, highspeed mobile broadband and Wi-Fi hotspots. While broadband speeds in the city are quite high, international internet bandwidth capacity can be improved. Oslo is ranked #1 for ICT affordability. The city offers affordable ICT for its Oslo inhabitants, with low tariffs for both fixed and mobile broadband, and affordable transit prices, reflecting what seems to Oslo be a competitive ICT market. #6 #7 Hong Oslo Kong ENVIRON AL Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People s Republic of China. The population is 7 million and Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. While Hong Kong was rapidly industrialized as a manufacturing center, driven by exports, it now has a major service-based economy with low taxation and free AL AL AL BOTTOM TRIPPLE LINE trade. The currency, the Hong Kong dollar, is the eighth most traded currency in the world. Hong Kong has one of the world s highest per-capita incomes. It has numerous high international rankings in various aspects such as economic competitiveness, quality of life and corruption perception. Hong Kong is a leading center for management, financial, IT, business consultation and professional services, with one of the greatest concentrations of corporate headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the seventh largest in the world. Hong Kong is the world s eleventh largest trading entity with the total value of imports and exports exceeding its GDP. Much of Hong Kong s exports consist of re-exports, which are products made outside of the territory, especially in mainland China, and distributed via Hong Kong. Hong Kong ranks #7 in the Networked Society City Index and performs especially well in ICT usage. Since 1998, the Digital 21 Strategy has set out the government s vision of developing Hong Kong into a leading digital city. The Hong Kong ICT Awards was established in 2006 as a collaborative #7 effort by the industry, academia and the government. The objective is to recognize and to promote further achievements. Hong Kong citizens and businesses have access to fast broadband, many wireless hotspots and the penetration of smartphones and tablets is high. AL Hong Kong ranks high in the social dimension and performs well in terms of health and social inclusion. The infant #7 mortality is the lowest of the cities included in the index and average life expectancy is very high. The unemployment rate is one of the lowest. However, compared to other cities with a high score in the social dimension, Hong Kong Hong Kong s educational attainment among citizens is lower. AL Despite its good business environment, Hong Kong s economic dimension is not ranked as high as the social dimension. While Hong Kong has high productivity, many other cities in the index have a higher GDP #7 AL 10 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES Hong Kong NVIRONMENT

11 AGE ENVIRONM per capita. The city performs well in terms of future competitiveness owing to good business environment with many business startups. However, the education level among the citizens and employment in the knowledge-intensive services are not as high as in many other top-performing cities. Hong Kong performs above average in the environmental dimension. Its pollution values are better than in many other #7 cities and almost all the wastewater is treated. The city s per capita impact on climate change is quite low compared to cities of the same economic performance. While Hong Kong has a high recycling rate and the amount of waste per person is around average, it has relatively high fossil fuel energy consumption. Hong Kong performs well in all ICT #7 dimensions, especially in ICT usage. The city has the highest technology use, with high penetration rates for mobile Hong phones, Kong smartphones, computers and tablets. Even if the city s result in the individual use #7is not equally good, it is still above the average. The city performs better in market and public use, with good open data services and quite high usage of electronic payments. Over the past decade, the government has made a full range of information available through its websites and a variety of electronic services are accessible by phone or internet. The broadband speeds in Hong Kong are the highest among the cities in the index. However, regarding the mobile broadband quality, the city does not perform equally well. The internet access is high among the citizens and Hong Kong is one of the most fiber-dense cities globally. Hong Kong Hong has Kong many wireless hotspots. It also provides computers with an internet connection for free public use at convenient locations such as public libraries, community cyber points and district cyber centers. The mobile phone tariffs in Hong Kong are low, but fixed broadband prices are not as low as in many other cities with Hong a high Kong ranking. On the other hand, the citizens have one of the fastest broadband speeds among the cities. The IP transit prices are relatively high compared to other well-performing cities in ICT. Hong Kong #8 New York New York City has a population of over 8 million and it is the largest city in the United States. The New York Metropolitan Area has about 22 million inhabitants, which makes it one of the most populated urban areas in the world. AL AL AL In 2010, The Urban Elite Global Cities Index ranked New York one of the most global cities based on five aspects of globalization: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. A total of 26 Fortune Global 500 companies have their headquarters in the city and New York is arguably the strongest global center of international business activity. The city exerts a significant global impact upon finance, media, art, fashion, research technology, education and entertainment. Many districts and landmarks in the city have become well known to its approximately 50 million annual visitors. The financial district, anchored by Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, has been called the world s leading financial center and it is home to the New York Stock Exchange. Manhattan s real estate market is among the most expensive in the world. New York ranks #8 in the Networked Society City Index and it performs well in each of the ICT dimensions of usage, infrastructure and affordability. New York is ranked highest out of all cities outside Europe. The city has a well-developed infrastructure and can offer high quality services at affordable prices. For example, it has a developed open data site and high rate of electronic payments. The slight weakness lies in the relatively low proportion of the population with internet access and low amount of smartphones. #8 However, projects are being developed to increase the connectivity of New Yorkers. For example, AT&T has developed a number of solarpowered street charge stations for smartphones, which can be seen as a statement concerning the importance of ICT and the environment. AL New York performs well in the social dimension of the index, especially in terms of education where it performs best of the included American cities. The city s score for the health indicator is above average. The social inclusion indicator with slightly above-average values for both unemployment and homicide rates leaves room for improvement. New York Since New York has the second highest GDP per capita of the included cities, it is no surprise that the city is #8 AL Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 11

12 Helsinki IN one of the highest achieving on the economic dimension. It is a competitive city with an above-average result for both employment in knowledgeintensive services as well as in tertiary educational attainment. However, its result in business startups and patents does not quite reach the same level. New York s performance in the environmental dimension leaves room for improvement. The city uses a lot of resources, which is not fully compensated for by the fact that a lot of waste #8is recycled. The consumption of energy is mostly based on fossil fuels. At the same time, New York has low concentrations of particulate matter in the air even though the nitrogen dioxide emissions still stand out. The climate indicator has a #8 lower value due to above-average emissions of carbon dioxide. New York New York performs reasonably #8 well considering ICT usage. The city is hosting New York many ICT initiatives, including free Wi-Fi in 32 parks and several subway stations, free solar mobile charging stations and deployment of fiber optic cabling. This dimension can be summarized by the fact that public, market and individual use are clear strengths, while the city s performance in terms of technology use is average. E New York has a well-developed ICT infrastructure concerning broadband quality, with both fiber and LTE well established in society. However, internet access could be further enhanced; for example, the number of hotspots is slightly below average. It seems that the inhabitants and public sector need to adjust more to these new possibilities. The leading New ICT York indicator for New York is affordability, with very competitive broadband and mobile cellular tariffs and the IP transit prices on a global scale. This could imply challenges in other areas New where Yorkthe city has to develop its use of ICT even further. #9 Helsinki ENVIRON New York AL Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. The municipality has 611,000 inhabitants and the population of the Helsinki metropolitan area is 1.4 million, representing more than 25 percent of Finland s population. Helsinki receives high positions in many rankings listing the most livable cities in the world. Finland is known to have one of the best educational systems in Europe and NE AL AL AL was recently ranked as one of the world s most peaceful and economically competitive nations. Helsinki is Finland s major political, educational, financial, cultural and research center. The Helsinki metropolitan area generates approximately one third of Finland s GDP and 83 of the 100 largest Finnish companies are headquartered in the city. Approximately 70 percent of multinational companies operating in Finland have settled in the Helsinki region. Finland is well known for its design and was chosen as the World Design Capital for #9 Helsinki is the main ICT cluster in Finland and ranks #9 in the Networked Society City Index. Finland is a highly advanced country when it comes to the production and application of telecommunication services. Helsinki offers a high quality of life to its #9inhabitants. It performs exceptionally well and above average in the social dimension of the index, with equally high scores in health, education and inclusion. However, the #9 unemployment rate still leaves some room for improvement. Helsinki Helsinki performs well above average in the economic dimension. The productivity measured through the GDP per capita and economic competitiveness measured through business startups, patents, tertiary educational attainment and employment in knowledge intensive services score high, even if the result does not stand out in comparison to several similar cities. AL Helsinki is a clean city and performs very well regarding pollution. As Helsinki Helsinki is a highly developed city with a high standard of living, the city s impact on climate change is notable. The environmental performance is affected by the use of resources. Compared to other similar cities, Helsinki scores high in terms of recycled waste. AL #9 AL AL 12 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES Helsinki

13 ICT usage score is high for #9Helsinki. Helsinki has earlier been a world leader in mobile subscriptions, partly due to Finland s leading role in the telecom market but also due to the early liberalization of the telecom market and highly affordable prices. The use of Smartphones is very high in Helsinki. The computer penetration is one of the highest among the cities in the Networked Society City Index. The penetration of tablets is however relatively low, which lowered the overall very high outcome for the ICT usage Helsinki has fairly good broadband quality regarding speed in fixed and mobile broadband. Both internet access and access to high-speed mobile broadband are widespread. However, the city performs less well in internet bandwidth capacity and has few Wi-Fi hotspots. Helsinki offers affordable ICT for city Helsinki dwellers, with low tariffs for fixed and mobile broadband as well as affordable transit prices, reflecting a competitive ICT market. The high penetration rates of new communication devices, low prices and the success of Finnish telecom service and Helsinki equipment producers can be explained by the early liberalization of the Finnish telecom market. Helsinki #10 Tokyo AFFO E #9 ENVIRON AL AL Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the largest metropolitan area in the world. It hosts approximately 35 million people and is the world s largest urban agglomeration economy. Described as an alpha+ world city by the Globalization and World Rankings Research Institute, Tokyo is known as one of the three command centers for the world economy, along with New York City and London. Tokyo is a major international finance center and houses the headquarters of several of the world s largest investment banks and insurance companies. It also serves as a hub for Japan s transportation, telecommunication, publishing and broadcasting industries. Although Japan is not fully recovered after the financial crisis in the late 1980s, Tokyo is one of the leading engines in Asia. Tokyo ranks #10 in the Networked Society City Index and performs quite well in infrastructure and affordability. It does not perform equally well in the ICT usage just above average. While the rate of mobile phones and personal computers is high, the penetration of more advanced technology such as smartphones and tablets is low compared to other cities with high ICT performance. The internet use in Tokyo is just above average relative to other cities in the index. At the same time, the city, and the country, have high internet access, high PLE TRIPPLE BOTTOM LINE fiber penetration and high broadband speed. Tokyo has a relatively good ICT infrastructure, but does not seem to use its potential to the same extent as many other cities. Japan has a very advanced and well-maintained infrastructure, which #10undergoes regular upgrading and expansion. The telecommunication system consists of private and public service providers, although the public company Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT) is the largest provider, controlling about 95 percent of the fixed telephone lines. Tokyo has a high score in the social dimension and performs very well in health, education and social inclusion. Infant mortality is low and the average life expectancy is very high. The unemployment rate is one of the lowest. The educational attainment among the citizens is one of the highest. Japan has an aging society with a birth Tokyo rate declining #10 at the world s fastest pace. The i-japan Strategy 2015 has pointed out healthcare as one of the three priority areas in aiming to create a citizendriven, reassuring and vibrant digital city to meet the challenges in the future. Telemedicine technologies and #10 digital infrastructure are just an example of the measures to be taken to raise the efficiency of healthcare work. The city scores well in the economic dimension. Tokyo has high productivity and ranks high in competitiveness owing to high education level among the citizens and high application level Tokyo for patents. The knowledge intensiveness in the economy is not as high as in many other top performing cities. Despite high productivity, the city has had modest economic growth. Increasing the efficiency of economy will be crucial in order to compete globally. AL Tokyo is one of the best-performing cities in the environmental dimension. The CO2 emissions in the city are below average and especially low regarding the city s economic performance. Both energy consumption and waste per person are low. Compared to other cities, Tokyo s pollution levels are very low. Tokyo s good environmental performance can be partly explained by AL #10 AL AL Tokyo Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 13

14 AFFORDABILI the smart city, created in its suburbs in partnership with Panasonic among others. #10 The eco-burb will integrate Panasonic devices like solar panels, storage batteries and light bulbs based on LEDs (light-emitting diodes) along with air-conditioners, washing machines and floor heating that can communicate with each other to #10 maximize energy efficiency. Tokyo city will also promote smart mobility solutions. Tokyo performs just above average in the ICT usage. The city has high use of mobile phones and computers, but lower penetration for more advanced technologies such as smartphones and tablets. The internet use is not high compared to other cities that perform well in the index and social network penetration among the citizens is moderate. The use of electronic payments is not high compared to most cities. While Tokyo scores well in fixed broadband quality, its result in mobile broadband speed is not on the same level. At the same time, the city has many wireless hotspots. The internet access and fiber penetration among the citizens are among the highest. Tokyo has a good ICT infrastructure but does not use its full potential to the same degree as many other top-performing cities. The affordability in Tokyo is good and Tokyo clearly not a critical aspect in the relatively low ICT usage compared to the good infrastructure. The fixed broadband prices are low, while the mobile phone Tokyotariffs seem a bit over-priced compared to many high-ranked cities. The IP transit prices are relatively high in comparison to other cities Tokyo that perform well in ICT. #10 #11 Los Angeles AL AL AL Los Angeles has 3.4 million inhabitants and it is the second largest city in the United States. The Greater Los Angeles Area has a population of 15 million. The city is situated in California in western USA and is known for its mild climate, large highways, celebrities, shopping and beautiful beaches. It has been recognized as one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the country. The city is an important economic hub in the United States, with strengths in everything from business, media and fashion to science and sports. However, it is perhaps best known for its entertainment industry in Hollywood that has long been a world icon in the creation of films, television productions, video games and recorded music. The city has its own Information Technology Agency (ITA), responsible for planning, designing, implementing, operating and coordinating the city s information BOTTOM TRIPPLE LINE technology system and networks, and for the delivery of information processing and communication services. Los Angeles ranks #11 in the Networked Society City Index. The city performs on an even and high level for each of usage, infrastructure and affordability. The infrastructure is relatively well developed when it comes to the fixed and mobile components, even though the broadband speeds #11 and number of smartphones and subscriptions for mobile lag behind the better performing cities. A good example of ICT solutions is an initiative started by Edge.LA a hub for start-up companies, which offers various resources to increase the flow of technology and information among people. Los #11 Angeles performs below average in #11the social dimension of the index and the overall result is lowered due to relatively high rates of unemployment and homicide. The city s performance regarding health and education is above average. Los Angeles Los Angeles is known to score high in economic power in various global indexes and has a comparatively high GDP per capita. The economy is clearly a major strength of the city. However, the competiveness is not higher than average. Los Angeles is a city with high values for the use of resources, partly due to the extended urban sprawl. The consumption #11 of energy is high and is almost exclusively based on fossil Los Angeles fuel. However, the city is among the best for recycling waste. While Los Angeles has a low level of particulate matter in the air, the nitrogen dioxide emissions are high. The climate indicator with emissions of carbon dioxide leaves room for improvement. AL Los Angeles is considered among the top 10 in ICT maturity and one of the key technology hubs in the USA. This Los Angeles is also displayed in the ICT usage where Los Angeles the city performs quite well. AL #11 AL AL TRIPPLE TRIPPLE BOTTOM LINE AL 14 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES MENT ASTRUCTURE

15 The performance in individual, market and technology usage is on a consistently even level, but as there are no exceptionally good results, the city could further enhance the usage on every level. The ICT infrastructure in Los Angeles is well developed in terms of broadband quality and both fiber and LTE have been implemented. However, internet access could be further improved. There is room for improvement in many infrastructure indicators. The affordability of ICT in Los Angeles is undoubtedly competitive on a global scale. This is especially true for the low fixed broadband tariffs and IP transit prices. #12 Miami Los Angeles ENVIR Los Angeles Miami has more than 400,000 inhabitants and the population of Miami Metropolitan Area is around 5.5 million, making it the eighth largest urban agglomeration in the US. In 2010, Miami was classified as an alpha world city by the World Cities Study Group. It is a leading player in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment arts, and international trade. It is also a major television production center and the most important city in the US for Spanish language media. Tourism is another important industry and the city attracts over 38 million visitors annually. Miami ranks #12 in the Networked Society City Index and performs on an even and quite high level in each of the ICT dimensions of usage, infrastructure and affordability. The infrastructure is well developed in terms of the fixed and mobile parts, even though the broadband speeds and the number of smartphones and subscriptions for mobile lag behind the top-performing cities. However, projects are being developed to use the new possibilities. For example, Miami Children s Hospital has recently launched a free iphone application that uses Wi-Fi positioning to help patients and their families navigate through the hospital. #12 AL Miami performs on an average level in the social dimension of the index. The city #12 obtains relatively high values for health and education dimensions. Regarding the inclusion dimension, Miami has the second highest homicide rate and the third highest unemployment rate out #12 of all cities in the study, which both affect the city s performance Miami negatively. While Miami is considered a leader in economic terms, its performance in the economic dimension of the index is average. The city has quite high productivity as indicated by the GDP per capita, but when it comes to economic competitiveness, Miami does not compare favorably to many other cities. This is mostly due to the post-secondary educational attainment, which holds the lowest value of all the cities from developed countries. Miami is one of the least polluted cities in the study and has been ranked as one of the cleanest cities in the country in other studies. On the other hand, the city performs less well when it #12 comes to recycling waste, even though there is a city-wide recycling program in #12 place, and the relative consumption of non-fossil fuels. The latter can lead to high emissions of carbon dioxide. To summarize, the city performs on an average level in #12 this dimension and has room for improvement in its Miami environmental awareness to counter these weaknesses. Miami performs quite well when it comes to ICT usage. It has a consistent Miami level for all of the individual, market and technology indicators, but as there are no exceptionally high levels, the target should be to enhance the usage on all levels. AL The ICT infrastructure in Miami is well developed when it comes to broadband quality, and both fiber and LTE have been well established. However, the internet access could be further improved as the number of hotspots is quite small. Because the infrastructure is well developed, the public needs to adjust to the new possibilities and utilize them on a wider scale. The affordability of ICT in Miami is competitive on a global scale. This is especially true for fixed broadband and IP transit prices. There is, however, room for improvement in the Miami tariffs for Miami mobile phones. AL AL INFRAS AL AL TRIPPLE TRIPPLE BOTTOM TRIPPLE LINE Miami Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 15

16 IC #13 Seoul Seoul, the capital and largest metropolitan area of South Korea, is a megacity that hosts a population of more than 10 million. The Seoul Capital Area is the world s second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Korea s population. Since the Korean War, Seoul has been the focus of immense reconstruction and modernization efforts. Today, Seoul is considered a leading and rapidly rising global city, resulting from an economic boom since the 1980s. With its Digital Media City, Seoul is the world leader in technology and boasts well-known multinational companies such as Samsung and LG. Seoul ranks #13 in the Networked Society City Index and performs well in usage, infrastructure and affordability. The use of electronic payments is high among the citizens. Seoul #13 has a very high internet access, high fiber penetration and a high broadband speed. South Korea has been ranked as number one in ITU s ICT development index. Smart Seoul 2015, the Strategic Plan for Informatization of Seoul, is aiming to make Seoul the city that best applies smart technologies. Seoul has a high score in the social dimension #13 and performs well in health, education and social inclusion. Infant mortality is low and the average life expectancy is high. The unemployment rate is low and the educational attainment among the citizens is high. Seoul is one of the best-performing cities in the social dimension. Seol The city does not perform equally well in the economic dimension. Compared to many other well- performing cities, Seoul gets a relatively lower score in this dimension. While competitiveness is above average, its productivity is below average. The citizens of Seoul have a high educational attainment and the number of patent applications is above average. The proportion of knowledge-intensive services is average compared to the other cities in the index. Seol AL #13 AL AL 16 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES Seoul s performance in the environmental dimension is average. The CO2 emissions are low compared to the city s economic performance. The low energy consumption can be explained by a smart metering initiative. The Seoul government has introduced smart meters to reduce the city s #13total energy use by 10 percent by recording the consumption of electricity, water and gas in homes, offices and in factories. #13 However, the levels of pollution are above average and the total waste per capita #13 is the highest among the cities. The very high recycling rate compensates for the high waste levels to some extent. Seoul Seolperforms well in ICT usage. The rates of computer use and penetration for more advanced technologies such as smartphones and tablets are high. The same is true for both internet use and the use of electronic payments. The city has a well-developed open data homepage. Seoul performs well in both fixed broadband and mobile broadband quality. The international bandwidth capacity is not so high compared to the other top-performing cities. The internet access is almost 100 percent. The city has many wireless hotspots. Compared to other well-performing cities with a similar income level, the fixed broadband and mobile phone tariffs in Seoul are not as low as expected. Seol The IP transit prices are relatively high in the city. Seol Seol #14 Taipei AL AL AL Taipei is the capital of the island state Taiwan in southeast China. Located on the northern tip of Taiwan, the city has a population of about 2.6 million, while the metropolitan area has almost 7 million inhabitants. Taipei is the political, economic and cultural center of Taiwan. Considered a global city, Taipei is part of a major industrial area. The city is home to Taiwan s democratically elected national government. As Taiwan s largest metropolis, Taipei has been at the center of rapid economic development in the country and has now become one of the global cities in the production of high-tech products and its components. This is part of the so-called Taiwan Miracle, which refers to the dramatic industrialization and economic growth in the state since the 1960s. Together with Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, Taiwan has become known as one of the Four Asian Tigers. TRIPPLE BOTTOM TRIPPLE TRIPPLE LINE BOTTOM LINE

17 Taipei ranks #14 in the Networked Society City Index and performs quite well in infrastructure and affordability. Taipei does not perform equally well in ICT usage. While personal computer ownership is high, the penetration rate of more advanced technology such as smartphones and tablets is low compared to other cities with high ICT performance. The city has a high rate of internet access, very high fiber penetration and a high broadband speed. Taipei City Government has initiated a network city program to respond to the global digitalization trend. In 2012, million visitors had browsed the home #14 page of Taipei City Government s global website and 1.95 million visitors had browsed Taipei E-Services Online. Citizens are now able to access government services 24 hours a day through convenient, easy-to-use, high-speed and obstaclesmart network access. Taipei has a high score in the social dimension and performs well in health, #14 education and social inclusion. The infant mortality rate is low and the average life expectancy is high. The unemployment rate is low and the educational attainment among the citizens is #14 high. Taipei is one of the best-performing cities in the social Taipei dimension. The city does not score equally well in the economic dimension. Compared to many other well-performing cities in the index, Taipei obtains a relatively lower score. Both productivity and competitiveness are around average. Taipei does not have as many business startups and patent applications as other top-performing cities in the index. The education level and knowledge intensiveness in the economy are high. AL Taipei Taipei performs well in the environmental dimension. The CO2 emissions in the city are below average and very low compared to the city s economic performance. The energy consumption is low, as is waste per capita. Taipei s good performance is not only due to good results in the use of resources, and in the areas of AL #14 AL AL ICT MATUR climate change and pollution, but also on a consistently good performance in all measured dimensions, while many other cities perform well either in climate change or pollution. Taipei performs above average in ICT usage. The computer use is high, but #14 the penetration for more advanced technologies such as smartphones and tablets is modest. While internet use is high, the citizens do #14not use electronic payments to the same extent as in many other cities. The city has a well-developed open data homepage. Another example of the government use of ICT is the launch of 16 smartphone applications, ranging from areas like city administration to transportation, tourism, employment, education, environmental protection, disaster prevention and culture. The aim is to facilitate the access to, and use of, citizen services and government information through mobile technology. INFRASTRUC Taipei performs well in both fixed broadband and mobile broadband quality, even though the international bandwidth capacity is not at the same level. The city has many wireless hotspots. Taipei City has provided a public Wi-Fi access service since The Taipei internet access among the citizens is high and the fiber penetration is one of the highest. The fixed broadband prices are low in the city, but the mobile phone tariffs are not low compared to many other high-ranked cities. The IP transit prices are relatively high compared to other cities Taipei that perform well in ICT. #15 Sydney Taipei #14 AL AL AL Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales. The population of the greater metropolitan area is above 4.6 million and the residents comprise a cosmopolitan and international population. The city is a high-ranking world city for quality of life. Sydney is a prosperous city and its residents enjoy the world s second highest earnings (purchasing power parity) among world cities. The largest economic sectors in Sydney include property and business services, retail, manufacturing, and health and community services. Sydney provides approximately 25 percent of the country s total GDP. Sydney ranks #15 in the Networked Society City Index and does not perform at the expected level considering the size of its economy. The main drawback is its underdeveloped infrastructure when it comes to fixed broadband and the almost non-existing access to fiber NOMIC Taipei Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 17

18 broadband in particular. However, the National Broadband Network is making efforts to increase fiber rollout across the Sydney metropolitan area. The IP transit prices across all networks are high compared to prices in similar cities in the index. At the same time, mobile broadband is well developed, with LTE for all three leading operators and mobile broadband speeds, which are the second fastest #15 among all the included cities. The usage of mobile networks is quite good and electronic payments are frequently used. There are some new ICT initiatives spurring development such as the Electronic Medical Record Programme and Electronic Medication Management Programme in health care. As Sydney is considered to be a high-ranking world city for quality of life, #15 it does not come as a surprise that the city performs well in the social dimension of the index. The city has good results for health and inclusion dimensions. The educational dimension indicates a slight weakness due to modest secondary educational attainment, #15 Sydney especially in relation to comparable cities. The city performs on a slightly lower level in the economic dimension even though it is considered as the financial and economic hub of Australia. While Sydney has a relatively high GDP per capita, it does not compare favorably to the highest performing cities. The same is true for the indicator of economic competitiveness where the result is about average for business startups, employment in knowledge intensive services as well as in tertiary educational attainment. Sydney Sydney mostly performs well in the environmental dimension. It is considered one of the least polluted cities and it has a relatively low use of resources. However, there are areas in need of improvement as the city has the highest carbon dioxide emission out of all the cities and the energy consumption is comparatively high. AL #15 AL AL ICT is important for Sydney considering that since the 1980s Sydney many jobs have moved from manufacturing to AL IN the services and information sectors, which have benefited from well-developed ICT. While on an individual level the ICT usage scores quite high for Sydney, on technology and market levels it is average. However, as there are no clear lows or highs for any of these indicators, there is room for further improvement. The ICT infrastructure in Sydney can be divided in two parts with opposite performance levels. Mobile broadband is well developed, with LTE technology for all three leading operators. However, the development of fixed broadband is not so advanced, with low fiber penetration. The access availability to ICT can be improved, as indicated by the low number of Wi-Fi hotspots. Sydney s performance in the ICT affordability dimension is average. Sydney Both fixed and mobile cellular tariffs and the IP transit prices are high in relation to Sydney other well-developed cities in the index. Increased competitiveness in the market could be one way to decrease the prices for ICT services in Sydney. Sydney E #16 Moscow #15 ENVIRON AL AL Moscow is the capital of Russia and a major political, economic, cultural and scientific center. With a population of 11.9 million, it is the largest city in Russia. Moscow is one of the most expensive cities of the world and has one of the largest municipal economies in Europe. It accounts for approximately 22 percent of Russia s GDP. Moscow s economy is highly diversified. It is the undisputed financial center of Russia and home to the country s largest banks and companies, including the leading natural gas and oil companies. While remaining one of Russia s major industrial centers, it has started transferring some industries out of the city to improve its conditions. #16 AL NE IPPLE 18 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES Sydney

19 Moscow ranks #16 both in the Networked Society City Index and the TBL Index and its performance in many of the dimensions is average. Its score in the ICT index is mainly a result of the high score in ICT affordability. Moscow scores relatively high in the social dimension due to the low unemployment rate. However, life expectancy #16 is fairly low and more than 10 years lower for men than for women. Educational attainment could be improved to increase Moscow s result in the social dimension. Despite the low unemployment rate, the #16 city s Moscow result in social inclusion is affected by the homicide rate that is higher than in many other cities. Moscow s status as the economic center of Russia could be better reflected in its performance in the economic dimension. While the GDP per capita is relatively high (much higher than the average in Russia), its score in several aspects of economic competitiveness such as business startups, patents and employment in knowledge-intensive services leaves room for improvement. Tertiary educational attainment is high. Moscow is ranked #25 out of the 31 cities in #16 the environmental dimension. The overall result is affected by low scores in recycled waste, high CO2 #16 emissions and high fossil fuel energy consumption areas that would benefit from improved city management, increased awareness #16 and changed behaviors, aided by smart ICT solutions. Moscow scores around average in ICT usage, but has a moderate score in electronic Moscow payments. While Muscovites are in many aspects early adopters of new technology, in an international comparison there is a delay in development. Moscow This could be explained by income disparities and a diverse economic ability of the citizens. AL Moscow scores around average in terms of ICT infrastructure. While the city s fixed broadband speed is good, mobile broadband quality score does not reach the same level. The overall result is also affected by the modest score in fiber and high-speed mobile broadband penetration. Weak ICT infrastructure could have negative effects on the city s competitiveness and role as a business center. Moscow scores high in ICT affordability. Low fixed broadband and mobile phone tariffs together with low IP Moscow transit prices indicate that Muscovites have access to a competitive market with reasonable Moscowprices. Moscow AL AL AL AL BOTTOM TRIPPLE LINE #17 São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and has a population of about 11 million. The metropolitan area has a population of about 19 million. While São Paulo is not the capital of Brazil, it is the capital of Brazil s most populous state. It exerts strong regional influence in commerce, finance, arts and entertainment. São Paulo is said to be among the 10 most expensive cities in the world. São Paulo has the largest economy by GDP among Latin American cities. It is considered the financial capital of Brazil, as it is home to the headquarters of many major corporations and the country s most renowned banks and financial institutions. Also, 63 percent of all the international companies with business in Brazil have their head offices in São Paulo. The São Paulo Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Latin America. Although the city used to have a strong industrial character, its economy has followed the global trend of shifting to services. São Paulo ranks #17 in the index. While its performance is average compared to other included cities, it should be noted that in comparison to other developing economies, it is performing very well. In connection with the FIFA World Cup in 2014, the city mayor s office has launched initiatives #17 to improve ICT. For example, there are plans to install free Wi-Fi access in 120 public spaces, including parks, squares, and public transit stations. São Paulo has seen rapid growth over the past decade, and while significant initiatives have been taken to spur the development, many of the challenges remain. AL São Paulo performs below average in the #17 social dimension. It has a high infant mortality rate, which indicates that it is facing challenges in reaching out with healthcare to all its citizens. Its educational system is facing similar challenges and despite several efforts in the past decade, large disparities in the educational system remain. Sao Paolo The city performs less well in the economic dimension. With relatively modest GDP per capita and modest scores in economic competitiveness, the overall performance leaves room MENT #17 AL AL RASTRUCTURE Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES 19

20 for improvement. However, the results are better for business startups, indicating potential for improvement. São Paulo performs especially well in the environmental dimension. The overall result is supported by equally good performance in all environmental aspects #17 (climate, pollution and use of resources) of the index. São Paulo #17 has a high score in recycling waste and has relatively low energy consumption. However, like all economies that are moving up the value chain, the city needs to focus on energy consumption patterns and use of resources. #17 São Paulo scores around average in ICT usage. The results are consistent in all aspects of ICT usage and reflect both Sao the Paolo economy s and citizens ability to adopt new technology as well as the extension of ICT infrastructure and affordability. São Paulo scores around average in the ICT infrastructure. While the city s broadband quality is slightly below average, the access to ICT scores fairly well, especially for newer technology such as high-speed mobile broadband and fiber. While the rather modest score on usage could be an indicator of economic inequality, a high score in high-speed broadband demonstrates good preconditions for future development. São Paulo s performance in the affordability dimension of the index does not compare favorably to other cities. While Sao Paolo fixed broadband tariffs and transit prices are Sao reasonable Paolo (around average in this study, but higher than in cities in developed countries), the result in ICT affordability is lowered by less competitive prices for mobile phone tariffs. However, Sao the market Paolo is improving, because broadband services are now increasingly offered by both mobile phone operators and cable TV operators. #18 Istanbul AL AL AL While Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey, it is the country s economic, cultural and historical center. Istanbul s population is estimated at 13.9 million, which accounts for 18 percent of the country s population and makes it the largest city in Turkey and one of the largest in Europe. Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world. It hosts the headquarters of many companies and accounts for more than a quarter of Turkey s GDP. Its GDP per capita and productivity are much greater than the national averages, owing in part TRIPPLE TRIPPLE BOTTOM TRIPPLE LINE to the focus on high-value-added activities. Yet its low-value-added manufacturing sector is still substantial, and represents four-fifths of the city s total exports. As the only sea route between the oil-rich Black Sea and the Mediterranean, the Bosporus has shipping traffic three times that of the Suez Canal. Istanbul is an increasingly popular tourist destination and in 2012, it was the world s fifth most-visited city. Istanbul is ranked #18 in the Networked #18 Society City Index. Many of its challenges are similar to those of developing countries rather than of other European countries. Istanbul has one of Europe s fastest growing populations causing both social and economic strains on the city. #18 Istanbul Turkey s ranking in several social areas does not compare favorably to other, especially European, cities included in the index. The low life expectancy and high infant mortality rate indicate that there is room for improvement in healthcare. While the literacy rate is fairly high, Istanbul s score in educational attainment is modest. The social rifts in Istanbul can be partly explained by immigration from less prosperous parts of Turkey in search of employment and better living conditions. Istanbul The city scores below average in all economic aspects of the index. The GDP per capita is modest and the results in all aspects of economic competitiveness, especially for knowledge-intensive services, leave room for improvement. The fast growth of Istanbul s population affects the result of the economic dimension. #18 AL #18 AL AL Istanbul Istanbul scores relatively high in the environmental dimension. The good result is partly explained by the fact that Istanbul has many similarities to developing cities. It has low CO2 emissions and low energy consumption. In terms of further economic development, Istanbul needs to focus on tackling the negative envi- Istanbul AL 20 Ericsson Networked Society City Index 2013 APPENDIX 2 CITY PROFILES