Question 1

Where does broadband data come from?

Accepted Answer

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

Question 2

What speeds are considered broadband?

Accepted Answer

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Question 3

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Accepted Answer

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	400 Gbps	400 Gbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	400 Gbps	400 Gbps
Lightpath	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
CopperNet Systems Inc	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Metronet Holdings	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
CenturyLink	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
Quantum Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
MN FWA Buyer	Licensed Fixed Wireless	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
EarthLink Business	Licensed Fixed Wireless	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Accipiter Communications Inc DBA Zona Wyyerd	DSL	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	3.0 Gbps	3.0 Gbps
Cox Communications	Cable	2.0 Gbps	100 Mbps
WeLink Communications Inc	Fixed Wireless	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Pavlov Media	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Cox Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Hotwire Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	1.2 Gbps	1.2 Gbps
Fusion	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
BAM Broadband	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	100 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
GeoLinks	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Hawk Networks	DSL	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
AirFiber WISP	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	500 Mbps
Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems	DSL	940 Mbps	940 Mbps
Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems	Cable	500 Mbps	30 Mbps
TPx Communications	DSL	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	150 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	30 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	3 Mbps
CenturyLink	DSL	140 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Mojo Broadband	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
NetFortris	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	DSL	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
Mojo Broadband	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps
Viasat Carrier Services Inc	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps
Fusion Cloud Services, Inc.	DSL	—	—

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