Self Financial surveyed over 1000 people about broadband access and the internet. Here’s what they found…

Key Stats:

• 2 in 3 (68%) would support the internet as a utility

• An overwhelming majority (95%) believe internet access should be accessible to all Americans, but 13% believe this access should be limited by broadband speed

• The majority (87%) agree that the internet should be free for educational purposes

• Over half (52%) believe internet providers offer poor value for money

• Most (64%) believe that internet provider competition is beneficial for consumers

• 3 in 4 (77%) believe the internet is essential to achieving the American dream in 2021

• Over half (52%) avoided seeking medical help during the pandemic due to lack of telehealth options