Only 22 U.S. States Met Bare-Minimum Broadband Internet Speeds in 2024

The digital divide's growing gap is disheartening as only 22 states meet FCC standards, while rural-urban disparities widen in many areas. The closure of the Affordable Connectivity Program accelerates this trend, yet efforts like the Digital Equity Act show progress with expanded access in new locations and through cable providers. Delays in broadband expansion initiatives and political threats from Trump have added complexity to achieving universal high-speed internet coverage.