Every year technology gets better. Devices become less expensive, software improves, and of course the internet gets faster. How much faster? According to the latest Akamai State of the Internet Report, the over the last year the peak average internet connection speed in the United States has gone from 67.7 Mbps to 86.5 Mbps. This is a 28 percent increase, a remarkable jump in speed in just one year. And America’s fastest region, Delaware, has a peak average internet speed of 111 Mbps making it the sixth fastest region on earth. New to the top states list is Wyoming, America’s least populated state, with an impressive peak average of 98.1 Mbps.
More than just impressive speed numbers, the United States is also leading the world in internet adoption. We’re in the top ten countries for adopted connection speeds over 15 Mbps and 25 Mbps with 48 percent and 21 percent respectively.
Compared to similar regions across the globe, the US has 11 of the top 20 fastest regions in the world. Seven states have an average peak connection speed over 100 Mbps and each of the top ten states are faster than any European country. Delaware, America’s fastest state, is just ten Mbps behind oft-lauded-for-speedy-internet South Korea.
Internet speeds in America aren’t increasing by accident. They’re the direct result of development and deployment of incredibly advanced broadband infrastructure. The recent launch of dozens of new gigabit cities adds to overall speed and access and the ability of millions of Americans to thrive in a digital-first world.
Take a look at the map below and see where your state stacks up.
