This article charts broadband usage in the United States. It looks at the states and metropolitan areas with the slowest and fastest average download speeds, the most improved metropolitan areas from 2020 to 2021, and where and how people connect to the internet while out of the home. The article also tracks customer satisfaction by connection type and ranks fiber providers.

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New York City’s Internet Master Plan examines the question of universal connectivity—the greatest barrier to which is affordability. It states the city’s future goals and outlines the proposed actions to reach those goals. It also allows the public and private sectors the chance to have their say in eliminating the digital divide.

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This toolkit draws upon the experiences of the recipients of Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grants. It seeks to provide a pathway for those looking to develop and implement broadband adoption programs.

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This 2021 report from NTIA serves as a baseline of correct capabilities and challenges associated with tracking available data. The report outlines the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth's (OICG) mission and shares an update on OICG's work to track broadband investment impact.

This survey of registered voters ages 50+ in Indiana reveals that nearly 80 percent of respondents support state action to expand broadband to rural areas, either by incentivizing ISPs or expanding the number of rural electric cooperatives that offer broadband. Roughly 65 percent also support the use of state funds to deliver affordable, high-speed internet to all parts of the state.

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This survey of registered New York voters ages 35 and over aimed to assess challenges and experiences voters face with respect to internet usage and to gauge their level of support for expanding access to high-speed internet. The data reveals nearly 87 percent of registered voters use the internet and the lack of availability is the most common reason for not having fiber connection.

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This survey of registered Nebraska voters ages 50+ aimed to assess experiences and challenges voters have with internet usage and their level of support for expanding access to high-speed internet. The survey reveals that rural areas face more challenges and the types of home internet connections reported by rural users contrast sharply with non-rural users.

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The goal of this survey of Kansas voters over the age of 50 was to assess their experiences and challenges with internet usage and gauge their support for expanding access to internet throughout Kansas. The survey finds that nearly 93 percent of the state’s registered voters over the age of 50 use the internet and Kansas voters express support for increasing access to affordable internet.

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This survey of Oklahoma voters over the age of 50 assesses the experiences and challenges they face with respect to internet usage and their support for expanding access to broadband. The survey reveals roughly 75 percent of respondents support state action to deploy internet in rural, unserved areas, either by allowing electric cooperative to deploy broadband or offering incentives to ISPs.

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This survey of Utah voters over the age of 50 assesses the experiences and challenges they face in respect to internet usage, and gauges their support for potential expansion of high-speed internet access in Utah. The survey reveals rural areas face more challenges and most older Utah voters are more likely to vote for a candidate who helps make high-speed internet available to all Utahns.

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