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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 20, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
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An analysis of broadband pricing trends from 2015 to 2024 Why It Matters: Price of service is often cited as one of the key pillars that uphold America’s longstanding digital...
Internet Plan Prices Have Not Increased In Nearly A Decade
Aug 12, 2024
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