Computer running a little slow? You must live in Pennsylvania.
A new study says Pennsylvania ranks 27th in Internet speed among the 50 states, according to www.speedmatters.org, an organization pushing for affordable high-speed Internet for America.
The U.S. lags far behind other industrialized nations and Pennsylvania is in the bottom half among the 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, according to www.speedmatters.org
The report found "the average U.S. Internet speed was 2.3 megabits per second (mbps), representing a minimal gain of 0.4 mbps over last year's average speed. At this rate, it will take us more than a hundred years to catch up to Japan, where average speeds are estimated at 63 mbps."
Americans can't wait that long, says Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen:
"This isn't about how fast someone can download a full-length movie. Speed matters to our economy and our ability to remain competitive in a global marketplace. Rural development, telemedicine and distance learning all rely on truly high-speed, universal networks."
Follow the link below for more survey results, including a state-by-state ranking Internet speed report.
The only good news for Pennsylvania is that the state has moved up since last year's ranking, where it finished 33rd on the list.
Nationwide Study of Real-Time Internet Connection Speeds Shows U.S. Falling Further Behind Other Advanced Nations
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