USA: Internet subscribers

The latest value from 2024 is 134223 thousand subscribers, an increase from 130844 thousand subscribers in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10189 thousand subscribers, based on data from 148 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1998 to 2024 is 77374 thousand subscribers. The minimum value, 706 thousand subscribers, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 134223 thousand subscribers was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.