The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt the agency’s annual Section 706 Report. Section 706 requires that the Commission report on “whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion.” This year’s Report is the first spanning the current Trump Administration and returns the agency’s analysis to the plain language of the statute after an unprecedented departure late in the prior Administration. The Report shows that intensifying competition is driving providers towards ubiquitous service. These conclusions are backed up by other data showing that Americans are now benefiting from faster, more affordable and more robust broadband services.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
“President Trump’s policies are delivering great results for Americans in communities all across the country. The data show that speeds are up, prices are down, competition is stronger than before, and the digital divide has narrowed substantially. The FCC is putting policies in place that will further accelerate high-speed builds and extend U.S. leadership. I look forward to the work ahead.”
Key Findings from 706 Report
The Section 706 Report finds that advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion. This Report is the latest data point showing success in the broadband marketplace. Key findings in the Report include:
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Driving Towards Ubiquitous Broadband Availability – High-speed residential broadband is now more ubiquitous than ever before. From June 2024 to June 2025, the number of Americans lacking access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband service decreased by approximately 23%. Over a two-year period, this reduction was approximately 43%. Today, 96.9% of Americans have access to a fixed terrestrial broadband service at 100/20 Mbps.
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The Digital Divide Is Shrinking Rapidly in Rural America – Over a two-year period, the percentage of rural Americans lacking access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband service decreased by over 44%. Further, with the inclusion of satellite, 100/20 Mbps rural broadband deployment is nearly universally available in rural areas.
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Widely Accessible 5G – The number of Americans lacking access to mobile 5G with a minimum speed of 35/3 Mbps declined by over 30% over a two-year period. Today, almost 95% of American homes and businesses are covered by 5G at 35/3 Mbps speeds.
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Americans Have More Competitive Options Than Ever Before – The number of competitive options available to Americans also continues to grow. As of June 2025, 77% of Americans have access to three or more fixed services at 100/20 Mbps, and 43.4% of Americans have access to three or more fixed terrestrial services at 100/20 Mbps.
Read the full press release here.
