Broadband

United States Broadband Prices Decline in 2021

United States Broadband Prices Decline in 2021

According to the 2021 Broadband Pricing Index Report from US Telecom, prices are trending downward for American broadband services when compared with 2020 rates. This includes popular tiers, which have decreased by 7.5% this year. Downward price pressure has been a fixture of the industry since 2015. Therefore, in 2021, despite surging demand, the price of broadband fell more than 9% when adjusted for inflation. This means more value at a cheaper price for viewers.

As the industry focuses on the federal target of closing the digital divide, prices will likely remain low. Let's take a look at what this might mean for underserved users and the industry as a whole.

New broadband offerings could change everything

New broadband offerings could change everything

Between the US Government’s National Broadband Plan, and Google’s upcoming ultra high-speed broadband test, incredible changes in how we share information, work and live may be just around the corner.

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