Let’s revisit some of that broadband data from last month. According to the most recent data from the Federal Communications Commission, more than 97% of Americans currently have access to home internet service from three or more providers at speeds of 25/3 Mbps.
The FCC’s data shows that only about 56% of Americans have access to a wired home internet connection — fiber, cable, or ADSL (which uses copper telephone wires) — from two or more providers at speeds of 25/3 Mbps. Only 11% of Americans have three or more options for a wired connection at that speed. So, pull out the satellite and the fixed wireless, and that number goes way down.
And Fast Company noticed what I did – fixed wireless from companies like T-Mobile and Verizon have impacted companies like Comcast and Charter.
Two parts to care about, and they’re linked. The rise of fixed wireless is real in the world of 5G. That’s resulting in real competition now in broadband providers – which should be good for consumers and small businesses.
Not overnight… but this is good news.
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