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BroadbandNow Research exists to ensure universal, high-quality internet access becomes a reality for all Americans. Through rigorous data analysis and ground-truth research, we expose connectivity gaps, drive policy discussions, and attempt to accelerate the deployment of robust digital infrastructure needed to power humanity's next great technological leap forward.

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99.6 Pembroke Pines' overall score — the highest in either 2026 ranking 0 of 10 America's most...
Best & Worst Cities for Broadband, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
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BroadbandNow's study on the Best and Worst states for internet in 2026
133.7 Mbps Average state median download — up 25% in one year 48 of 51 States at 100 Mbps median or...
Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
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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

Fiber-optic cables are the gold standard for broadband infrastructure. The backbone of the World Wide Web utilizes fiber, and without it, the internet as we know it today would not...
Over Half of America Now Has Access To Fiber
Nov 13, 2023
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Abstract IoT security concept with router, warning icon, and connected circuits.
Overview The Internet of Things (IoT) represents the network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that enables them to collect and exchange data....
The Internet of Things, Explained
Aug 1, 2025
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BBN Badge Internet Provider Award 2024
BroadbandNow 2024 Provider Awards
Apr 9, 2024
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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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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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99.6 Pembroke Pines' overall score — the highest in either 2026 ranking 0 of 10 America's most...
Best & Worst Cities for Broadband, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
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Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2023
Executive Summary Every year, our team analyzes broadband access, affordability, performance, and competition across all 50 states and Washington D.C. to determine which states...
Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2025
Aug 5, 2026
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BroadbandNow's study on the Best and Worst states for internet in 2026
133.7 Mbps Average state median download — up 25% in one year 48 of 51 States at 100 Mbps median or...
Best & Worst States for Broadband, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
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Key Findings The national average monthly cost for a home internet plan is $81.16. Prices range from $65.43 in New Jersey to $109.88 in Alaska. Though most households have...
The Cost of Staying Connected in 2026
Apr 16, 2026
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