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U.S. broadband penetration grew
by 0.73 percentage points to 53.59% among active Internet users in November.
46.41% of US home users dial into the Internet with "narrowband" connections
of 56Kbps or less.* Meanwhile, the U.S. is a generation behind Japan and
Korea in high-speed broadband adoption. The charts below, derived from
Nielsen//NetRatings data, show trends in connection speeds to the Internet
for United States users.
Home Connectivity in the US
In November 2004, most active
Internet users connect from home with broadband connections. Among narrowband
users, 38.70% use 56Kbps modems, 5.19% use 28/33.3Kbps, and 2.52% use 14.4Kbps
modems. In total, 46.41% of home users in the US connect to the Internet
at 56Kbps or less (see
Figure 1).
Broadband Growth in the US
Broadband penetration in the
US grew by 0.73 points to 53.59% in November, up from 52.86% in October.
This increase is lower than the average increase in broadband of 1.0 point
per month over the previous twelve months. Broadband share in the US should
exceed 70% by November of 2005 (see
Figure 2).
Work Connectivity
Most workers in the US enjoy
high-speed connections to the Internet. Most use a high-speed line such
as a T1 connection, and share bandwidth between computers connected to
an Ethernet network. The speed of each connection decreases as more employees
hook up to the LAN. As of November of 2004, of those connected to the Internet,
80.9% of US users at work enjoy a high-speed connection, up 0.57 percentage
points from 80.33% in October. 19.1% connect from work at 56Kbps or less
(see Figure 3).
U.S. a Generation Behind
Japan and Korea in High-Speed Broadband
The U.S. is a generation behind
higher speed nations in high-speed broadband adoption, according to a report
by Technology Futures, Inc. While the U.S. languishes at 1 to 6MB/s, Japan
and Korea are already rolling out next generation 20MB per second speeds.
Further Reading
Forecasts
for Higher Bandwidth Broadband Services
Higher bandwidth applications,
especially IP Video, will drive an increase in broadband data rates and
penetration worldwide, forecasts Technology Futures, Inc. By 2006, U.S.
broadband penetration will reach 50% and shift to higher data rates. By
2010, 75% broadband penetration is likely in the US, with 10% to 20% of
households subscribing to very high speed broadband. Japan and Korea are
already rolling out next generation 20Mb/s and above, while the U.S. is
a generation behind in broadband data rates.In Canada, Broadband is Defined
as Speeds in Excess of 64Kbps, a Lower Threshold Than in Other Countries
In
Canada, broadband is defined as speeds in excess of 64Kbps, a lower threshold
than in other countries.
This partially accounts for
Canada's high broadband penetration rate. Business Wire/TMCNet.com, Dec.
8, 2004
Nielsen//NetRatings
Provides the US broadband data
(percentage of active Internet users) for the Bandwidth Report.
*Note that Nielsen//NetRatings
reports the percentage of active Internet users that use broadband from
home, not broadband households. NetRatings uses a panel of 40,000 to 50,000
people with software meters installed on their computers. These meters
detect connection speeds. Each month they do an enumeration study to call
a number of people to calibrate the panel by adjusting weightings to match
the population at large.
About The Bandwidth Report:
The Bandwidth Report is a monthly
roundup of connectivity trends in the US and elsewhere. Each month's bandwidth
report offers the latest statistics in Internet connectivity and broadband
trends, including:
* Home Connectivity in
the US
* Broadband Growth in
the US
* Work Connectivity
* Broadband Trends in
the US, Canada, and other countries
The December 2004 Bandwidth
Report is available at:
http://www.websiteoptimization.com/bw/0412/
About Web Site Optimization:
Don't Make Me Wait! The new
book titled "Speed Up Your Site Web Site Optimization" by Andy King,
and the companion web site are about designing "speedy" web sites with
techniques that...
* Cut file size and download
times in half
* Speed up site load
time to satisfy customers
* Engage users with fast
response times and flow stimulus
* Increase usability,
boost profits, and slash bandwidth costs
* Improve search engine
rankings
Andy King is also the founder
of WebReference.com and JavaScript.com,
both award-winning developer sites from internet.com. Created in 1995 and
subsequently acquired by Mecklermedia (now Jupitermedia) in 1997, WebReference
has grown into one of the most popular developer sites on the Internet.
While he was Managing Editor of WebReference.com and JavaScript.com, Andy
became the "Usability Czar" at internet.com, where he optimized the speed
and usability of their sites. In addition to his consulting work, he continues
to write the two weekly newsletters he started for WebReference.com.
For a review copy of "Speed
Up Your Site - Web Site Optimization" (New Riders, ISBN 0-7357-1324-3)
or an interview with the author, contact: Matt Hockin, 503.246.1375, matt(at)interactivemarketinginc.com
- http://www.interactivemarketinginc.com/
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