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The Fiber Broadband Association reports significant growth in fiber-to-the-home connections, with over 84.6 million homes in the US now connected. Increased competition among ISPs is leading to more options for consumers, particularly as major telecom companies pivot to fiber. Despite this progress, many still lack access to decent wired broadband, though satellite and fixed wireless services are helping to fill the gap.
- ▪Fiber-to-the-home connections have reached over 84.6 million in the US, representing 60.5% of homes.
- ▪The Fiber Broadband Association indicates that the US could see fiber coverage reach 90% by 2030.
- ▪Nextlight has been rated as the top ISP in the US for 2026, with high satisfaction scores across various categories.
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If you're looking for a new ISP, the chances are better than ever that you could get a super-high-speed fiber-optic connection. According to the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections have reached a tipping point, with more than 84.6 million homes now connected. That’s 60.5% of US homes, and it’s even higher in Canada, at 75%. The US figure could reach 90% by 2030, the FBA reports, though Canada's potential expansion has more geographic roadblocks.In other good news for US broadband consumers, there is now more ISP competition than ever for fiber. In fact, the FBA says, last year was a record-setter for fiber expansion.
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