Fixed broadband subscriptions in United States
United States: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 134.22 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in United States, 1998–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
In 2024, fixed broadband subscriptions in United States stood at 134.22 million. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in United States peaked at 134.22 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 706,000, in 1998.
United States ranks 2nd of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed broadband subscriptions in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 706,000 | — |
| 1999 | 2.75 million | +289.5% |
| 2000 | 7.07 million | +157.1% |
| 2001 | 12.79 million | +80.9% |
| 2002 | 19.88 million | +55.4% |
| 2003 | 27.74 million | +39.5% |
| 2004 | 37.35 million | +34.6% |
| 2005 | 51.16 million | +37.0% |
| 2006 | 60.24 million | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 71.70 million | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 77.13 million | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 79.99 million | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 84.52 million | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 88.32 million | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 92.51 million | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 96.03 million | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 97.81 million | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 102.21 million | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 105.71 million | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 108.20 million | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 110.76 million | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 114.29 million | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 121.23 million | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 125.89 million | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 128.04 million | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 130.84 million | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 134.22 million | +2.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 134.22 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 858,011, 156.4× the median. (78 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fixed broadband subscriptions in United States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +289.5% | 706,000 | 2.75 million |
| 2000 | +157.1% | 2.75 million | 7.07 million |
| 2001 | +80.9% | 7.07 million | 12.79 million |
| 2002 | +55.4% | 12.79 million | 19.88 million |
| 2003 | +39.5% | 19.88 million | 27.74 million |
| 2005 | +37.0% | 37.35 million | 51.16 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.73 million | 706,000 | 2.75 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 44.51 million | 7.07 million | 79.99 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.04 million | 84.52 million | 114.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.04 million | 121.23 million | 134.22 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More infrastructure data for United States
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 390.99 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 113.19 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 81.55 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 23.61 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.2398 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -3.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 81.55 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.15 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in United States?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in United States was 134.22 million in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 134.22 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 706,000 in 1998.
- How does United States rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.