Broadband Speeds Continue to Increase Around the World – Just Not in the U.S.

If you are looking for a fast Internet connection, you might be surprised to hear that the U.S. lags behind countries like Romania, Latvia and South Korea.  According to Akamai's latest data released this week, the U.S. maintains a mediocre status in the area of broadband, ranking 16th overall in 
average speed.

For this and other reasons, the Alliance for Retired Americans has joined with a powerful coalition of individuals and organizations (like Communications Workers of America) who believe that affordable, accessible high-speed internet is important. 

Alliance President Barbara Easterling said, “Throughout 2010 and beyond, we will work on the local, state and federal level to ensure the implementation of a national broadband plan that enhances high-capacity connections to anchor institutions like schools and libraries; creates good, union jobs; and closes the digital divide among all Americans, including seniors.”

 
Take the speed test here to see how your connection stacks up: http://www.speedmatters.org/ara.