Here’s How Internet Speeds Have Changed During COVID-19

Wyoming internet users have benefited the most from higher broadband speeds during the months of the pandemic, with average download speeds increasing by a whopping 52%. This is likely a result of a statewide push by the Wyoming Broadband Council to improve internet connectivity and speeds to underserved rural populations. Similar state-sponsored initiatives seem to have contributed to speed improvements elsewhere. Alaska internet providers have helped boost average speeds in that state by 40%, having completed the only all on-land fiber internet network in June. Kentucky’s “KentuckyWired” project continues to build out over 3,000 miles of fiber internet cables to speed up rural areas, and over $50 million has been earmarked in Missouri for increased broadband access, with improvements already underway.