A recent report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, reveals that broadband Internet growth is going to struggle to grow quickly from now on.
Broadband penetration in the U.S. is expected to go over 50 percent this year, but many of those without access aren't seeing it as a necessity to pursue. In other words the demand isn't that great with the rest of the American population, and people without it now aren't pressuring anyone to provide it.
The report adds that even if prices are lowered and competition increases, it won't make much of a difference with existing consumers without the service.
Even if all the rural areas were to receive service, it wouldn't make much of an impact on the percentage of users in the U.S.
Another factor is 29 percent of people with dial-up access at home have broadband access at work, possibly making their dial-up home connection enough for them. Of course the broadband work connection also may make the numbers higher as far overall users go.
