FCC wants to adjust US broadband standards: 100 Mbps downlink and 20 Mbps uplink

CTOnews.com July 26 news, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Jessica Rosenworth (Jessica Rosenworcel) plans to adjust the US broadband standard, downlink up to 100 Mbps, uplink up to 20 Mbps.

Photo Source: HalffCTOnews.com Note: the broadband standard implemented in the United States since 2015 is 25 Mbps downlink and 3 Mbps uplink.

Rosenworth said FCC will re-evaluate the availability, speed and price of broadband to decide whether to take regulatory action to promote network deployment and competition.

In a proposed investigation notice, FCC plans to assess broadband deployment across the US and list affordability as one of the areas to be considered.

"in today's society, everyone needs an affordable high-speed network, covers all regions and connects everyone to the network," Rosenworcel said in the announcement.