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Abstract The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that 19.6 million Americans lack access to a fixed 100/20 Mbps broadband service. A nationwide audit using 109,473...
Mind the Map: The Hidden Impact of Inaccurate Broadband Availability Claims
Jun 4, 2025
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Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2023
Our annual effort to evaluate the state of broadband across the country shows notable improvements in U.S. broadband access and performance. 48 states now offer affordable...
Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2025
Oct 22, 2024
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Man and woman playing video games
A recent survey by our BroadbandNow Research team reveals significant gender differences in how gamers perceive and attribute performance issues during online gameplay. Our...
Lag Excuse Gap: Men Twice as Likely as Women to Blame Internet in Gaming Losses
Apr 16, 2025
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“Amidst an era of unprecedented technological change, closing America’s digital divide means more than laying fiber—it means giving everyone a fair shot at the future. Each unserved household marks a gap in opportunity at a time when online access is essential for work, learning, and civic life.”

Tyler Cooper, Editor-in-Chief

Broadband Access & Affordability

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Abstract The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that 19.6 million Americans lack access to a fixed 100/20 Mbps broadband service. A nationwide audit using 109,473...
Mind the Map: The Hidden Impact of Inaccurate Broadband Availability Claims
Jun 4, 2025
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Broadband Market Concentration: A County-Level Analysis of U.S. ISP Competition Featured Image
Abstract This study evaluates broadband market competitiveness in U.S. counties using the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), with a focus on pricing trends across internet speed...
Broadband Market Concentration: A County-Level Analysis of U.S. ISP Competition
Mar 5, 2025
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Broadband Pricing Changes: 2016 to 2022
Feb 7, 2022
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Broadband Technologies

After $3.3B Spent, more than 39 Million Americans Still Only Have Access to 1 Wired Broadband Provider
Jul 22, 2014
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Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2023
Our annual effort to evaluate the state of broadband across the country shows notable improvements in U.S. broadband access and performance. 48 states now offer affordable...
Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2025
Oct 22, 2024
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Houses
Abstract The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that 19.6 million Americans lack access to a fixed 100/20 Mbps broadband service. A nationwide audit using 109,473...
Mind the Map: The Hidden Impact of Inaccurate Broadband Availability Claims
Jun 4, 2025
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Broadband Policy & Regulation

Despite federal promises of support, these legal barriers remain entrenched, highlighting a glaring disconnect between political promises and reality.
Municipal Broadband Remains Roadblocked In 16 States
May 14, 2024
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The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a significant initiative from the United States National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It...
BEAD Grants – Timeline, Allocations, Key Statistics
Mar 31, 2025
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drone image of a suburban neighborhood
Open access broadband networks are an emerging model for delivering high-speed internet in U.S. communities. Under an open access approach, the physical network infrastructure is...
Open Access Broadband Networks in the United States
Apr 30, 2025
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Houses
Abstract The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that 19.6 million Americans lack access to a fixed 100/20 Mbps broadband service. A nationwide audit using 109,473...
Mind the Map: The Hidden Impact of Inaccurate Broadband Availability Claims
Jun 4, 2025
Read more
drone image of a suburban neighborhood
Open access broadband networks are an emerging model for delivering high-speed internet in U.S. communities. Under an open access approach, the physical network infrastructure is...
Open Access Broadband Networks in the United States
Apr 30, 2025
Read more
Man and woman playing video games
A recent survey by our BroadbandNow Research team reveals significant gender differences in how gamers perceive and attribute performance issues during online gameplay. Our...
Lag Excuse Gap: Men Twice as Likely as Women to Blame Internet in Gaming Losses
Apr 16, 2025
Read more
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a significant initiative from the United States National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It...
BEAD Grants – Timeline, Allocations, Key Statistics
Mar 31, 2025
Read more
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