Evaluation the significant relationships among selected variables ascribed to broadband connectivity, in the OECD member-countries and in the Middle East countries

This paper presents an assessment of broadband penetration among OECD member countries and the Middle East including Iran, to ascertain if broadband usage can be used as a predictor of ICT exports. Using inferential statistics, the linear relationship between the following pairs of variables were evaluated: monthly charge and volume of DSL subscription; volume of DSL subscription and speed of connection; volume of DSL subscription and the volume of ICT exports in OECD member-countries; volume of broadband subscription and volume of ICT exports to the Middle East, including Iran.