""The latest edition, titled "Encapsulating the Profound Impact of the Internet on American Life," found that 80% of adults find high quality internet very important to their household and rate it as one of the most important amenities. "Over 20 years of research confirms that reliable broadband has become as vital as electricity or water in American homes," Deborah Kish, FBA's Vice President of Research and Workforce Development, said in a press release about the fiber report.""
"55% of employed adults say they can work from home, with 26% working remotely at least 10 days a month. 21% of U.S. adults operate home-based businesses. They contribute an average of $19,000 annually and most often are members of young, diverse, and low-income groups. Download speeds have grown more than 500% during the past decade, surpassing 200 Mbps. Upload speeds have increased by more than 1500% and are moving steadily towards symmetry with downloads."
Reliable fiber broadband is widely considered essential in American households, with 80% of adults rating high-quality internet as a top amenity. Over half of employed adults report the ability to work from home, and a quarter work remotely frequently. One in five adults run home-based businesses that average $19,000 in annual revenue and skew younger, diverse, and lower-income. Telehealth use reaches 42% with high satisfaction. Download speeds have increased over 500% to exceed 200 Mbps; upload speeds rose over 1500% toward symmetry. Since 2018, household downloads rose 187% and uploads 258%, driven by richer, real-time applications. Fiber faces emerging policy and deployment challenges.
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