Thanks to significant investment by both providers and the private sector, 290 million Americans use the internet via broadband at home or elsewhere. This widespread access has enhanced information-sharing and cultural exchange and simplified life for the average American family.
| Industry Statistic | % | Year | Source |
| Broadband or Smartphone at Home | 85% | Mid-2016 | Pew (survey) |
| Fixed Broadband | 77% | Year-End 2016 | USTelecom, FCC, Census |
| Internet Anywhere | 89% | 2018 | Pew(survey) |