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Home Internet and Wi-Fi Statistics

Current figures on internet use, home broadband, and who is most likely to rely on a phone instead of a home connection. Updated October 19, 2026.

At a glance

Home internet matters in nearly every kind of household.

These statistics provide a clear snapshot of U.S. adult internet and home-broadband adoption. Each figure below comes from Pew Research Center's 2026 survey of 5,511 U.S. adults, fielded from January 30 through June 18, 2026.

97%

of U.S. adults use the internet

Internet use is nearly universal, which makes a dependable connection part of everyday life for most households.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#1
78%

of U.S. adults subscribe to home broadband

Most adults rely on a fixed connection at home for work, entertainment, school, and connected devices.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#2
16%

of U.S. adults are smartphone-only internet users

They own a smartphone but do not subscribe to broadband at home.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#3
72%

of rural adults subscribe to home broadband

That compares with 75% of urban adults and 84% of suburban adults.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#4
71%

of adults age 65 and older subscribe to home broadband

A home connection remains important across age groups, but adoption varies by life stage.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#5
57%

of adults in households earning under $30,000 subscribe to home broadband

The comparable figure is 92% for adults in households earning $100,000 or more.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#6
95%

of rural adults use the internet

Internet use is high in every community type, including 97% of urban and suburban adults.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2026

#7

Sources and methodology

About this reference page

All figures on this page come from Pew Research Center's “Americans' Use of Internet, Broadband in 2026”, published October 19, 2026. Pew surveyed 5,511 U.S. adults between January 30 and June 18, 2026, using web, mail, and phone responses.

This page is updated when the underlying source releases new data. Last reviewed October 19, 2026.

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Wise Network Solutions. “Home Internet and Wi-Fi Statistics.” Accessed October 19, 2026. wisenetworksolutions.com/home-internet-wifi-statistics

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