Internet speeds have increased tenfold since the dawn of dial-up to today’s lightning-quick speeds. Ooma presents the changes in speeds on a timeline, illustrating the major leaps in speed.
Through the study, we can see that broadband internet was a key factor in achieving widespread access to higher speeds. Many people imagine that the United States has the highest internet speeds in the world, but the team tells us this isn’t the case. Singapore and the United Arab Emirates both have higher speeds.
America’s main struggle in making high-speed internet accessible to all is the sheer size of its landmass. Many people in rural areas have been left behind in terms of access, primarily because laying broadband cables in remote areas is a complicated and expensive undertaking. In the future, speeds are expected to increase thanks to the use of satellites.
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