Broadband Delivers Lower Prices and Faster Speeds for U.S. Consumers in 2026

2 articles · Updated · NCTA · Jul 7

Recent U.S. data shows home internet users are getting more value from broadband service through faster speeds, better reliability and lower prices.
Private investment and network innovation drove those gains, improving performance while keeping broadband affordable as households depend on it for work, school, healthcare and entertainment.
The findings draw on data from Phoenix Center, USTelecom, OpenVault and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, underscoring broadband's role as an essential household service.

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