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▲▼
UPN	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Logix Communications LP	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Frontier	Fiber (FTTP)	7.0 Gbps	7.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
SimpleFiber Communications\| SimpleFiber	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
TPx Communications	DSL	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Fusion Cloud Services, Inc.	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Centric Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
SimpleFiber Communications\| SimpleFiber	Fixed Wireless	800 Mbps	800 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Logix Communications LP	Other	200 Mbps	200 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
Telefonica	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
SimpleFiber Communications\| SimpleFiber	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps

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