Over Half of America Now Has Access To Fiber

Tracking fiber penetration across the U.S. broadband market provides valuable insights into technological adoption and accessibility. This study is our attempt to solve this issue. Key Findings:

• The average fiber access rate across all U.S. states has steadily increased: In December 2021, the average fiber access rate was approximately 45.9% of households, and by June 2023, it had increased to about 55.6% of households.​
• Approximately 5.6 million new households have subscribed to fiber since December 2021. Still, fiber adoption rates are not outpacing growth in fiber access, indicating a potential awareness or marketing issue in many states.
• Alaska had the highest fiber penetration rate of all states at 44.2%, followed by New Mexico (41.74%) and Arizona (35.26%).
• Though 78% of New York households have access to fiber, its penetration rate is relatively lower than some other states at just 11.30%. This indicates potential barriers or other factors leading to slower adoption among those with access.