The number of broadband connections in the US increased by a third during the second half of 2001, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Number Of US High-Speed Internet Lines (millions) | ||
Period | Number Of Lines | Growth |
1999 H2 | 2.8 | – |
2000 H1 | 4.4 | 57.1 |
2000 H2 | 7.1 | 61.4 |
2001 H1 | 9.6 | 35.2 |
2001 H2 | 12.8 | 33.3 |
Source: Federal Communications Commission, July 2002 |
Technology types ADSL lines in service were up from 2.7 to 3.9 million, a rise of 45% during the second half of 2001, while cable modem service increased by 36%, from 5.2 million to 7.1 million lines. Satellite broadband, fixed wireless service and Fiber-to-the Home together provide for under a million subscribers.