According to the Leichtman Research Group, about 78% of U.S. households get a broadband Internet service at home. Broadband now accounts for 94% of all households with Internet service at home - an increase from 92% last year, 75% in 2008, and 33% in 2004.Overall, 83% of households get an Internet service at home, and 55% of adults access the Internet on a smartphone. While the percentage households getting Internet service at home is similar to last year, those accessing the Internet on a smartphone increased from 44% last year.Other related findings include:
- 9% of all households get broadband, but do not subscribe to a multi-channel video service, compared to 8% the past two years.
- 64% of broadband subscribers also access the Internet on a smartphone, compared to 52% last year.
- 19% of all not online at home access the Internet on a smartphone, compared to 12% last year
- 1% of households paid to subscribe to Internet service at home in the past year, do not currently subscribe, and do not plan to subscribe again in the next six months.
- Less than 1% of all online households say that broadband is not available in their area, compared to 6% in 2008.
- 42% of households with annual incomes of less than $30,000 do not use a laptop or desktop computer at home, compared to 8% with incomes greater than $30,000.
- 1% of all households have an iPad or tablet, but do not use a desktop or laptop computer.