Record-Breaking Fiber Broadband Growth in North America: Insights from the Fiber Broadband Association's 2025 Survey
In an era where high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology is leading the charge in transforming connectivity across North America. The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), in collaboration with RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting, recently released its latest Fiber Deployment Survey, highlighting historic milestones in FTTH deployments for 2025. This surge underscores the growing demand for reliable, ultra-fast broadband driven by remote work, streaming, online education, and the expanding digital economy. Key Highlights from the 2025 Survey The 2025 survey paints a picture of unprecedented growth: United States : A record 11.8 million new homes were passed with fiber in 2025 alone. When accounting for homes with multiple fiber providers (overbuilds), total FTTH passings reached 98.3 million . Fiber now passes more than 60% of U.S. households , positioning it to potentially overtake cable as the dominant broadband platform by as e...