Delaware the Speed King as Internet Speed Reaches 214 Mbps Nationwide: Report

The report emphasizes significant growth in U.S. internet speeds, achieving an average of 214 Mbps in the past year, a 9% increase from the previous year. It categorizes states based on internet speed, revealing that only 15 states exceed this average, while 36 do not. The northeast and southeast regions dominate the list of top speeds, while the midwest and west show a higher concentration of slower speeds. The article underscores persistent disparities in access to high-speed internet, particularly affecting lower-income families and rural areas.

"As internet speeds continue to rise across the U.S., disparities remain between the speedy urban and suburban areas and the slower remote and rural areas."

"While the national average download speed has reached 214Mbps, driven by fiber expansion and 5G broadband, most states still fall below this benchmark."

Read at Telecompetitor