Labor Union Blog

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) Speed Matters campaign will soon release its annual report on Internet speeds across the country to help paint a clear picture of U.S. Internet speeds and identify the areas that need immediate improvement.

You can help by clicking here to take the Speed Matters test to find out just how fast your Internet speed is. Previous reports have found that the United States lags far behind other industrialized nations when it comes to Internet speeds.

Why does Internet speed matter?

For individuals, it means access to new education opportunities, job training, telemedicine services and much more.

For businesses, it means connecting to the global economy, opening up new markets and accelerating growth.

For the economy as a whole, it means creating new jobs and making sure we’re not falling behind the rest of the world in the digital age.

Click here and take the Speed Matters test now.

Speed Matters promotes affordable high-speed Internet for all and advocates for programs and policies that build affordable, universal high-speed broadband investment.