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▲▼
Vast Networks	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Cable	2.0 Gbps	250 Mbps
unWired Broadband	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	50 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
Cal.net	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Cal.net	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
TPx Communications	DSL	50 Mbps	15 Mbps
GeoLinks	Licensed Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	50 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
unWired Broadband	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	12 Mbps

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