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)	450 Gbps	450 Gbps
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Verizon	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Cable	2.0 Gbps	250 Mbps
NetSpeed LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Breezeline	Cable	1.0 Gbps	50 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
DQE Communications LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
SEGRA	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Dojo Networks	Fiber (FTTP)	960 Mbps	960 Mbps
Consolidated Communications	DSL	500 Mbps	75 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
Windstream Pennsylvania, LLC.	DSL	50 Mbps	3 Mbps
Full Service Network LP	DSL	45 Mbps	45 Mbps
Viasat Carrier Services Inc	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps
TPx Communications	DSL	25 Mbps	5 Mbps

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