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▲▼
Metronet Holdings	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
US Signal Company	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Surf Internet	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Cable	2.0 Gbps	250 Mbps
NetFortris	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Everstream	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Fourway	Fiber (FTTP)	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Fourway	Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	100 Mbps
Mercury Fiber	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	150 Mbps	20 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
US Signal Company	DSL	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	100 Mbps	4 Mbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps