Connected Nation
This is Connected Nation – an award-winning podcast focused on all things broadband. From closing the Digital Divide to simply improving your internet speeds, we talk technology topics that impact all of us, our families, and our communities.
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Europe vs. the US: which countries and cities have the fastest internet speeds
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we discuss the "need for speed" when it comes to internet connectivity – specifically how the U-S is doing in comparison to the E-U.
The Fair Internet Report has been tracking *international* broadband performance for years. The report’s lead researcher shares when there was a “transformational change” in download speeds, how the US approaches upgrades differently than European countries, and where the fastest internet speeds can be found.
Related Links:
Compare broadband providers near you at https://fairinternetreport.com/
Read the full study at https://fairinternetreport.com/research/usa-vs-europe-internet-speed-analysis