North America Ranks Among World’s Most Expensive Regions for Broadband
U.S. broadband costs remain high compared to similar Western economies.
April 17, 2026 – North America is the second most expensive region in the world for broadband, according to a global study comparing internet prices across 214 countries.
Broadband Genie analyzed 2,631 fixed-line broadband plans and found consumers in Northern America pay an average of $98.40 a month, second only to Polynesia. The study ranks countries by median monthly broadband cost.
The United States ranked 167th globally, with average monthly costs of about $80. It trails several major Western economies, including France (63rd), the United Kingdom (70th), Germany (105th), and Canada (130th).
