Separate studies show that an FTTH infrastructure can have a direct impact on local economic output, said Mr Helsen.

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Pure Direct mode can also be selected for higher quality audio output.

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CSFB's figures almost certainly exaggerate the direct impact of the attacks, not least since any lost output will partly be offset by more spending on rebuilding, security and defence.

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