Dive Brief:
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According to the FCC's fifth Measuring Broadband America report, the average download speeds for American broadband subscribers tripled between 2011 and 2014.
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The average download speed in the US was 31 Mbps in September 2014, compared to an average of 10Mbps in March 2011 and 15Mbps in September 2012.
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However, as of 2013, the US ranked 25th in broadband speeds out of 39 nations sampled.
Dive Insight:
The FCC recently redefined "advanced broadband," requiring it to reach download speeds of 25Mbps or faster rather than the previously required 4Mbps level.
The FCC said cable appears to be leading the way when it comes to faster Internet speeds in the U.S. Cable Internet service tiers saw significant speed increases between 2011 and 2014, while DSL speeds between 2011 and 2014 were "generally unchanged."
