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)	200 Gbps	200 Gbps
UPN	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
KC Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Google Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
Fusion Cloud Services, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	5.1 Gbps	5.1 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Xiber LLC	Fixed Wireless	3.0 Gbps	3.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Cable	2.0 Gbps	250 Mbps
Brightspeed	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Fusion	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Webpass, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Everfast Fiber	Cable	1.0 Gbps	25 Mbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
Everfast Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Consolidated Communications	DSL	500 Mbps	75 Mbps
Wisper ISP, LLC	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	30 Mbps
Wisper ISP, LLC	Licensed Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	30 Mbps
Wisper ISP, LLC	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	30 Mbps
NetFortris	Fiber (FTTP)	300 Mbps	300 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
KC Web	Fixed Wireless	200 Mbps	200 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
PCs for People	Cable	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	100 Mbps	4 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
Brightspeed	DSL	100 Mbps	10 Mbps
PCs for People	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps
Fusion	DSL	10 Mbps	1 Mbps
Peerless Network	Other	—	—

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