The United States of Broadband Map

New America

Covered Geography:

USA

Geography Type:

Census Tract; Zip Code

Mapped Portion of Network:

Broadband Availability

Map URL:

https://www.newamerica.org/oti/reports/united-states-broadband-map/

Source Data URL:

https://www.measurementlab.net/data/

Map Description:

This map shows the count of MLab speed tests, IP addresses, median upload/download speeds, and minimum latency across a given time-period for a Census Tract.

Coverage Definition:

Median Mbps download/upload speeds in a Census Tract above FCC broadband standards (25/3)

Collection Method:

Measurement Lab (M-Lab) Internet Speed Tests. M-Lab is an internet speed test platform that allows anyone to test their internet connection. The data generated from these tests is open for all to use and the measurement tools themselves are open source.