Report Finds 20.5 Million US Fiber Broadband Homes, Nearly 40% of US Homes Passed

20.5 million US homes are now connected to fiber broadband service, according to new research conducted by RVA for the Fiber Broadband Association. That’s a substantial increase since 2018, when a similar FBA report found 18.4 million US fiber broadband homes. Fiber broadband has been making gains against DSL and fiber-to-the-neighborhood (FTTN). According to the researchers, 2019 was the first year when more US homes received broadband service via fiber than via DSL or FTTN. That milestone makes fiber broadband the second most popular choice after cable modem service. Network operators have passed nearly 40% of US homes with fiber broadband, the researchers said.