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)	50 Gbps	50 Gbps
Metronet Holdings	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Plains Internet LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
AW Broadband	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Kwikbit	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
TPx Communications	DSL	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Vexus Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Pathwayz	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
AW Broadband	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps
Optimum	Fiber (FTTP)	940 Mbps	940 Mbps
AW Broadband	DSL	500 Mbps	50 Mbps
AMA TechTel Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	300 Mbps	30 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	50 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
AW Broadband	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	100 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Plains Internet LLC	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	5 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	10 Mbps	1 Mbps
AMA TechTel Communications	DSL	10 Mbps	1 Mbps