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BroadbandNow Ranks the Best and Worst U.S. States for Internet Coverage, Speed and Price

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Research, Digital divide, Internet, Investment, Mobile phone, Online shopping

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadbandNow (https://broadbandnow.com) today released new research ranking each U.S. state for broadband internet: “Best and Worst States for Internet Coverage, Prices and Speeds, 2021.” The states’ overall rankings were based on three criteria: terrestrial broadband coverage, minimum available pricing of broadband internet and speed test data.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the overall ranking, the research breaks down the best and worst state by access, price and speed:
    BroadbandNows research, Best and Worst States for Internet Coverage, Prices and Speeds, 2021, can be found at: https://broadbandnow.com/research/best-states-with-internet-coverage-and... .
  • BroadbandNow ( https://broadbandnow.com ) is the champion for consumers in-the-market for broadband internet services.
  • BroadbandNows database of providers, the largest in the U.S., delivers the highest-value guides consisting of comprehensive plans, prices and ratings for thousands of internet service providers.
  • BroadbandNow relentlessly collects and analyzes internet providers coverage and availability to provide the most accurate zip code search, so consumers can compare and contrast providers and plans to find the best broadband service.

BroadbandNow Releases The State of Broadband in America, Q2 2021

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
GLOBE, Population, Â, Internet, Data-rate units, Digital divide, Mobile phone, Video game

A record 87 percent of Americans have access to a low-priced wired broadband plan, compared to 77 percent in the first quarter of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • A record 87 percent of Americans have access to a low-priced wired broadband plan, compared to 77 percent in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Year-over-year, access to low-priced internet at speeds of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload (the current definition of broadband) is up dramatically, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.
  • This massive jump seen to 87 percent is up from just 51 percent a year ago.
  • The State of Broadband in America, Q2 2021 can be found at:
    BroadbandNow ( https://broadbandnow.com ) is the champion for consumers in-the-market for broadband internet services.

BroadbandNow Releases The State of Broadband in America, Q1 2021

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Broadband, Digital technology, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless networking

b'LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadbandNow\xe2\x80\x99s ( https://broadbandnow.com ) quarterly, \xe2\x80\x9c The State of Broadband in America \xe2\x80\x9d study for the first quarter of this year, found access to low-priced wired broadband plans continues to expand at a significant rate.

Key Points: 
  • b'LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadbandNow\xe2\x80\x99s ( https://broadbandnow.com ) quarterly, \xe2\x80\x9c The State of Broadband in America \xe2\x80\x9d study for the first quarter of this year, found access to low-priced wired broadband plans continues to expand at a significant rate.
  • Specifically, 77 percent of Americans now have access to a low-priced wired broadband plan, compared to just 50 percent one year ago.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe expansion of cost-effective broadband internet to more than three-quarters of the U.S. population is a milestone, yet one we must continue to push further,\xe2\x80\x9d said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.
  • Interactive charts and data for all 50 states are included in the report.\nThe State of Broadband in America, Q1 2021 can be found at:\nBroadbandNow ( https://broadbandnow.com ) is the champion for consumers in-the-market for broadband internet services.
  • BroadbandNow relentlessly collects and analyzes internet providers\xe2\x80\x99 coverage and availability to provide the most accurate zip code search, so consumers can compare and contrast providers and plans to find the best broadband service.

BroadbandNow Research Finds Increased Need for High-Speed Home Internet Service Nearly Doubled Year-Over-Year

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Information and communications technology, Broadband, Digital media, Technology, Digital technology, Internet, New media, Telegraphy, Municipal broadband, Net neutrality

Our annual research demonstrates the importance amongst consumers now, more than ever before, to have reliable and robust services at home, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.

Key Points: 
  • Our annual research demonstrates the importance amongst consumers now, more than ever before, to have reliable and robust services at home, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.
  • The pandemic has cast a spotlight on the essential service of broadband internet in the home and Americans have acted by shopping for better prices and increased speeds.
  • According to the research, nearly 38 million U.S. households purchased new internet service in the previous 12 months, an increase of more than 46 percent year-over-year.
  • BroadbandNows database of providers, the largest in the U.S., delivers the highest-value guides consisting of comprehensive plans, prices and ratings for thousands of internet service providers.

BroadbandNow Releases The State of Broadband in America, Q4 2020

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Broadband, Information and communications technology, Telecommunications, Digital technology, Broadband universal service, Internet access

Our research finds 70 percent of Americans now have access to broadband internet at a cost-effective price, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.

Key Points: 
  • Our research finds 70 percent of Americans now have access to broadband internet at a cost-effective price, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.
  • BroadbandNow is advocating for a new broadband internet definition: increasing download speeds from 25 to 100 Mbps and upload speeds from 3 to 25 Mbps.
  • Also, of note and for the first time, residents in Alaska have gained access to low-priced broadband plans.
  • The State of Broadband in America, Q4 2020 can be found at:
    BroadbandNow ( https://broadbandnow.com ) is the champion for consumers in-the-market for broadband internet services.

Microsoft and the Open Data Institute announce an Education Open Data Challenge to help close the digital divide

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Articles, Digital media, Free culture movement, Open data, Privacy, Internet privacy, Digital divide, Microsoft

Microsoft and the ODI are encouraging teams that wish to participate in the challenge to help generate innovative solutions to close the digital divide in K-12 education to go here to learn more.

Key Points: 
  • Microsoft and the ODI are encouraging teams that wish to participate in the challenge to help generate innovative solutions to close the digital divide in K-12 education to go here to learn more.
  • "We're excited to join in the launch of this Education Open Data Challenge to help close the digital divide and level the playing field for students around the world."
  • Microsoft will make available documentation that demonstrates the impact that applying differential privacy has had on the data.
  • We work with companies and governments to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem, where people can make better decisions using data and manage any harmful impacts.

Microsoft and the Open Data Institute announce an Education Open Data Challenge to help close the digital divide

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Articles, Digital media, Free culture movement, Open data, Privacy, Internet privacy, Digital divide, Microsoft

Microsoft and the ODI are encouraging teams that wish to participate in the challenge to help generate innovative solutions to close the digital divide in K-12 education to go here to learn more.

Key Points: 
  • Microsoft and the ODI are encouraging teams that wish to participate in the challenge to help generate innovative solutions to close the digital divide in K-12 education to go here to learn more.
  • "We're excited to join in the launch of this Education Open Data Challenge to help close the digital divide and level the playing field for students around the world."
  • Microsoft will make available documentation that demonstrates the impact that applying differential privacy has had on the data.
  • We work with companies and governments to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem, where people can make better decisions using data and manage any harmful impacts.

BroadbandNow Acquires Early Internet History Website LivingInternet.com

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Information and communications technology, Articles, Digital technology, Cultural globalization, Broadband, Internet, New media, Telegraphy, Internet Governance Forum, Internet access

On January 7th, 2000, William Stewart published the first ever e-book on the early days of the internet, which is now available at https://broadbandnow.com/internet .

Key Points: 
  • On January 7th, 2000, William Stewart published the first ever e-book on the early days of the internet, which is now available at https://broadbandnow.com/internet .
  • International Internet Day celebrates the first internet transmission and was established on October 29, 2005.
  • I look forward to my book living on at BroadbandNow so that future historians have a record on how the internet was created.
  • At BroadbandNow ( https://broadbandnow.com ), we believe that broadband internet should be available to all Americans, and our site is dedicated to making that a reality.

BroadbandNow Releases The State of Broadband in America, Q3 2020

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Currently, and it hasnt changed since 2015, the FCC definition of broadband internet is a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds.

Key Points: 
  • Currently, and it hasnt changed since 2015, the FCC definition of broadband internet is a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds.
  • BroadbandNows report finds the top five states with access to 100 Mbps/25 Mbps all reside in the Northeast.
  • Theres no denying an increasingly digital economy in the U.S., let alone globally, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.
  • The State of Broadband in America, Q3 2020 can be found at:
    BroadbandNow ( https://broadbandnow.com ) is the champion for consumers in-the-market for broadband internet services.

Hunter Communications Named Oregon’s Fastest Business Internet

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Technology, Networks, Internet, Telecommunications, Broadband, Telecommunications, Information and communications technology, Internet access, Fiber-optic communication, Internet service provider, Fiber to the premises in the United States, Fiber to the premises by country, Hunter, BroadbandNow

Hunter Communications (Hunter), the premier fiber-optic communications services provider in southern Oregon and northern California, was recognized by BroadbandNow with four 2020 Internet Service Provider Awards, including for fastest business internet speeds in Oregon and among the top 10 nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Hunter Communications (Hunter), the premier fiber-optic communications services provider in southern Oregon and northern California, was recognized by BroadbandNow with four 2020 Internet Service Provider Awards, including for fastest business internet speeds in Oregon and among the top 10 nationwide.
  • BroadbandNow , an organization that tracks and analyzes broadband speeds and overall customer satisfaction, annually recognizes excellence among internet service providers.
  • Hunter won four awards for fastest average speed, customer satisfaction and affordable plans in the mid-size provider categories:
    "Our employees and team have worked very hard to deliver an exceptional service to our customers, while building a world class fiber network right here in southern Oregon," said Michael Wynschenk, CEO of Hunter Communications.
  • Hunter Communications provides ultra-high-speed fiber optic broadband internet, data and voice services to business and residential customers in communities throughout southern Oregon and northern California, including 2,500 fiber-lit commercial buildings.