Thecompany HighSpeedInternet.comrecentlyreleased a studyof internet speeds around the country.
“States can offer incentives such as tax credits.”
The average internet speed in the United States was 99.3 Mbps, the researchers found.
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The winners and losers in the speed department were clear.
Just below was New Jersey, which zips along at 120.4 Mbps.
To make the internet faster in many states requires ISPs to make the necessary upgrades and investments.
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Things get a lot more sluggish towards the end of the list.
Users with slower internet are being left behind, observers say.
“Loading speed is absolutely critical for a good user experience.
This is greatly influenced by the underlying internet infrastructure performance.”
But looking at state-level data doesnt necessarily tell the whole picture about internet speeds.
Hartford and Jackson," he said.
Some states have cities with high-speed fiber networks, which can skew the results.
For example, the residents of the tiny European country of Liechtenstein enjoyaverage rates of 199.28.
Internet connection is as important to modern life as veins are to your body’s healthy functioning.
Theres a nationwide movement afoot to help the US up its game in the speed department.
