Executive Summary
- Switzerland’s approach to internet infrastructure has led to 25 Gbit internet speeds.
- The US lags behind in internet speeds due to regulatory and market differences.
- Density and population size play a significant role in shaping internet infrastructure.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Forum Voices
Some critics argue that the US can learn from Switzerland’s approach to internet infrastructure. As one user noted:
There is criticism on how Germany organized the ISP market going around for ages. Ironically we had a monopoly for building wired connections – that was run by the government. Then someone had the great idea to open this market for the private sector. Since then we kind of live in the stoneage in terms of fast internet.
Others point out the differences in population density and size between Switzerland and the US.
Switzerland has a population of 9M people – the entire country has fewer people than the third or fourth largest US metro area – and a GDP per land area 8x that of the US. What works for Switzerland as a matter of policy, is essentially irrelevant when it comes to governing the US.
US Internet Infrastructure
Some users have seen improvements in their local internet infrastructure, with one user noting:
I actually live in a rural area in the U.S, and was surprised to see that I now have a 2-3 fiber offerings. A few years ago there was just one fiber company, but a utility company helped roll it out and I currently use it on a 100Mbps symmetrical plan.
Focus Keyword: Fast Internet
