Information 2026 Fiber Availability in the US: How Do Rural vs. Urban Areas
We ranked every state by fiber availability using the latest FCC data along with internal availability data to find out where rural communities fall behind.
Information The Status of Fiber Deployment in the US: 2024 Update
As of 2024, fiber broadband has reached a critical milestone, passing more than 50% of U.S. households. This growth is driven by both private investments and substantial government
Information Underground Fiber Report
Key findings from the underground network lifecycle report are summarized below. Roughly 45% of responding utilities disclosed the usage of fiber optic cables exceeding 20 years in service.
Information An American-Made Internet for All
The majority of fiber broadband equipment—including optical fiber, fiber optic cable, key electronics, and enclosures—necessary to bring affordable and reliable high-speed Internet service
Information Fiber Expansion Strong Despite BEAD Delays (2026)
Worldwide demand for fiber optic cable has skyrocketed in the past five years, fueled by aggressive network buildouts across Asia, North America, and Europe. According to CRU Group, global fiber
Information The State Of The North American Fiber Deployment
The FCC reports a total of $64 billion cumulative authorized over the past five years from the FCC, RUS, NTIA, and Treasury Department – primarily to fiber. This does not include $42.5
Information Communications Uses – Fiber Optic Cable | US Forest Service
The Forest Service has developed an online portal for submission of fiber optic cable proposals and created a National Broadband Program that includes a national project manager and broadband
Information Home | FCC National Broadband Map
The map will be updated continuously to improve its accuracy through a combination of FCC verification efforts, new data from Internet providers, updates to the location data, and—importantly—information
Information U.S. Fiber Optic Shortage Threatens National Security and Broadband
In today''s world, where data zips around at breakneck speed, having a strong and reliable fiber optic network matters more than ever. It''s not really optional anymore. Building and protecting
Information US Broadband Infrastructure | ASCE
Today, the most advanced technology being deployed is fiber-optic wiring, with 78 million U.S. homes connected to fiber, totaling 5.1 million miles of wiring, with another 4.2 million miles expected to be