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▲▼
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	150 Gbps	150 Gbps
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
UPN	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Quantum Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
CenturyLink	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Cable	2.0 Gbps	250 Mbps
Kellin Communications	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	220 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
Ting	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
BAM Broadband	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	100 Mbps
Webpass, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Starry Inc	Licensed Fixed Wireless	800 Mbps	250 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
CenturyLink	DSL	140 Mbps	20 Mbps
AERUX BROADBAND	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Xtream Internet	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	40 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps

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