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“The bar chart shows fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people in six countries in 2020.”

Compare household internet infrastructure across South Korea, France, the US, China, Brazil and India.

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Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, six countries, 2020Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, six countries, 2020subscriptions per 100 people0102030405044South Korea44France37USA35China16Brazil1.7Indiaieltsprep.site
The bar chart below shows the number of fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people in six countries in 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.
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