United States vs World: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- United States
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 1.65 billion against 134.22 million in United States, a difference of 1.52 billion.
That makes World's figure about 12.3 times United States's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
United States ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 206 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.04 million | 345.76 million | 277.72 million | World |
| 2010s | 100.04 million | 819.47 million | 719.43 million | World |
| 2020s | 128.04 million | 1.41 billion | 1.28 billion | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, United States or World?
- World, at 1.65 billion against 134.22 million in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between United States and World?
- 1.52 billion, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and World?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do United States and World rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- United States ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 206 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Fixed broadband subscriptions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.