A new report from the Federal Communications Commission shows that high-speed residential broadband is more widely available across the United States than in previous years. Data spanning from June 2024 to June 2025 indicates a 23% drop in the number of Americans who lack access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband service. When looking at a two-year window, that decrease reaches approximately 43%.
Today, 96.9% of the population has access to these specific broadband speeds. The agency also noted that competition among providers is on the rise. Twenty-three states now see over half of their locations served by fixed wireless at the 100/20 Mbps threshold. Chairman Brendan Carr stated that these results reflect current policy efforts aimed at narrowing the digital divide and accelerating infrastructure deployment.
Rural areas saw significant gains during this period. The number of rural residents without access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial service fell by over 44% in the last two years. When satellite options are included in the calculation, this level of service is now effectively available to almost all rural locations. Mobile 5G coverage also expanded, with 95% of homes and businesses now covered by speeds of at least 35/3 Mbps.
Beyond availability, the report highlighted market shifts regarding speed and price. Wireless download speeds rose by 51% in 2025, and fixed wireless upload and download speeds also posted double-digit gains. Data shows that consumer prices for wireless plans and popular fixed services have declined over the past year. As of June 2025, 77% of Americans have access to three or more fixed broadband options, providing more choice in the marketplace.