BroadbandNow is an independent research and comparison platform dedicated to demystifying the U.S. internet industry. Moving beyond raw FCC data, our Editorial and Research teams have decades of experience integrating proprietary ZIP lists, analyzing user feedback, and conducting independent field research to provide journalists and policymakers with accurate, up-to-date industry insights. As broadband technology rapidly evolves, our ongoing research ensures the media and the public remain one step ahead.
Bringing Transparency to Broadband
Connecting journalists and policymakers with the objective data needed to understand the digital divide.
2,850+
ISPs Tracked
Comprehensive quarterly audits of coverage maps, policies, and pricing for thousands of ISPs.
100M+
Addresses Mapped
Coverage continuously mapped across 100 million+ addresses, moving far beyond broad FCC data.
50,000+
Verified Reviews
A ground-truth historical archive of consumer feedback detailing real-world network reliability and service.
Looking for Expert Commentary and Insights?
BroadbandNow’s Research and Editorial teams are available for interviews, data requests, and expert quotes. We can share proprietary data and commentary on the following (and many more topics related to broadband):
- The digital divide, BEAD funding, and infrastructure rollouts
- Consumer pricing trends, affordability, and hidden fees
- The state of 5G, fixed wireless, and satellite internet
- Speed test data and regional connectivity comparisons
- Consumer tips for optimizing home networks and data usage
Latest Broadband Research
As Seen In
The Washington Post
Cited our pricing comparison data to help consumers navigate the FCC’s new internet nutrition labels and avoid hidden billing fees.
CNBC
Leveraged our state-by-state broadband infrastructure data to evaluate and rank the top states for business in America.
npj Digital Medicine
Utilized our broadband availability metrics to study the critical impact of digital literacy and internet access on telehealth outcomes for patients.
GovTech
Highlighted our industry insights to showcase the rise of private investment and its role in accelerating fiber broadband deployment.
MIT
Integrated our county-level broadband statistics directly into the methodology for their renowned Living Wage Calculator.
PCMag
Featured our proprietary bandwidth calculator as a primary tool in their guide to accurately estimating home network speed requirements.
CNET
Highlighted our real-world speed test findings and fastest cities data to supplement their technical analysis of Wi-Fi 6 router performance.
Council on Foreign Relations
Cited our data on FCC inaccuracies to articulate the full scope of unserved populations within U.S. broadband infrastructure.