Total Population of Germany (as of 2018):
82.3 million₁ German Citizens Using Internet (as of 2018): 62.7 million₂ Most Prevalent Type of Internet: DSL and Cable Germany has an oligopolistic approach to internet providers with multiple competitive providers offering a vast array of internet packages.
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Freedom on the Net 2018 Ranking
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Depiction of Most Popular Devices in Germany
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Break Down of Internet Users by Age
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Germany is considered to be very free with very few obstacles preventing people from accessing the internet. The largest obstacle which stands in the way of internet access is the cost, however, there are several resources such as internet cafés that provide the German people with the means to rent computers and access to the internet for a cheaper price than buying an internet package from a provider.
Content is commonly limited only if it is illegal or violates a Copyright law. Under German Law and the German Criminal Code, there are strict rules which aim to preserve human dignity. Any hate-speech or content which denies the Holocaust is considered as a violation and is investigated and then punished under the German Criminal Code. Social media networks are immense hubs in Germany for activism and political discourse. These platforms have allowed for several activist groups to share their beliefs and have increased discussion throughout German society. |