Data Insights & Analysis
Coverage reports, industry trends, and broadband data analysis powered by FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Is Your AI as Fast as Mine? It Depends on Your Internet
Two people using the same AI tool can have wildly different experiences based on their internet connection. Here is why your broadband plan affects AI speed more than your computer does.
Fiber vs Cable for Remote Work and AI: The Upload Speed Gap
Remote workers using AI tools, video conferencing, and cloud collaboration are hitting the upload speed wall on cable internet. Here is why the gap matters and what to do about it.
The 10 Best Fiber Internet Providers in 2025
Beyond AT&T and Verizon, hundreds of regional fiber providers are delivering faster speeds, lower prices, and better service. Here are the 10 best based on our analysis of 600+ providers.
Where Fiber Internet Is Coming Next: A $42B Federal Investment
The BEAD program is the largest broadband infrastructure investment in U.S. history. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where the money is going and what it means for fiber availability.
The Truth About Internet Speed Tests: What ISPs Don't Want You to Know
Speed tests are the most common way to measure internet performance, but most people are using them wrong. Here is how speed tests actually work and why your results may not tell the full story.
The Complete Guide to Switching from Cable to Fiber
Thinking about switching from cable to fiber internet? This step-by-step guide covers everything from checking availability to installation day, including cost comparisons and common concerns.
Why Your Smart Home Needs Fiber Internet
Security cameras, smart assistants, IoT devices, and AI-powered automation all depend on your internet connection. Here is why fiber is the foundation a modern smart home needs.
The State of Fiber Internet in America (2025)
An analysis of fiber-to-the-home deployment across all 50 states, based on the latest FCC Broadband Data Collection filings. Where fiber is growing fastest, and which states are falling behind.
The Great Telecom Consolidation: Who's Buying Who in 2025-2026
The telecom industry is in the middle of a massive wave of mergers and acquisitions. Here is what the 21 deals we are tracking mean for consumers and the future of broadband competition.
Municipal Broadband Is Rising: 18 Cities Building Their Own Fiber Networks
Frustrated by slow speeds and high prices from private ISPs, 18 cities have built their own fiber networks. Here is how they did it, what the results look like, and how your community can follow.
Top 10 Fastest Growing Fiber Providers
Which fiber ISPs are expanding their networks the fastest? We analyzed FCC filing data to identify the providers adding the most new service locations quarter over quarter.
Understanding Your Broadband Label: What ISPs Must Tell You
The FCC now requires ISPs to display broadband nutrition labels. Here is what each field means, why it matters, and how to use this information to compare internet plans.
Rural Broadband: Where BEAD Funding Is Going
The $42.5 billion BEAD program is the largest federal broadband investment in history. Here is how states are allocating funds and what it means for rural internet access.
Advertised vs Actual Internet Speeds: What We Found
Do ISPs deliver the speeds they promise? We compared advertised plan speeds from FCC filings with real-world speed test data to find out which technologies and providers deliver.
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