The 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure by ASCE reveals that while broadband access has dramatically increased to 80% of U.S. adults, it received a C+ grade, indicating significant room for improvement. Since 2000, broadband investments have exceeded $2.2 trillion, boosted by $65 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Despite advancements, 10% of households still lack broadband, and ASCE recommends updated standards and enhanced partnerships to address these persistent challenges in access and quality.
Broadband has seen remarkable progress, with 80% of adults connected today, a leap from just 1% in 2000, but still faces significant access challenges.
The 2025 Report Card highlights the crucial role broadband plays in economic growth with an estimated $1.3 trillion loss if speeds remained stagnant since 2010.
Despite a C+ grade, ASCE emphasizes the need for updated standards, expanded policies, and better partnerships to overcome broadband access challenges.
While $2.2 trillion has been invested in broadband infrastructure since 1996, 10% of U.S. households lack a subscription, indicating room for improvement.
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