The team at Ooma demonstrates the impact that advancing technology and infrastructure have had on internet speeds over time. They’ve shown us the average speed across the nation each year since the internet was available to the public. These changing speeds reflect the use of different technologies, including dial-up modems, cable, DSL, fiber optics, and wireless technology. The introduction of each over time boosted internet speeds.
The most significant jump occurred in 2022, when the use of satellite internet brought higher speeds to a greater number of people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The timeline illustrates how events like the pandemic increased demand for higher-speed internet and how emerging technology helped make it possible. As of 2025, speeds are over 100 Mb/s, and it’s predicted that they will continue to increase with the expansion of satellite internet access. Experts predict that within the next ten years, people worldwide will have access to high-speed internet, even in remote areas.
