The number of broadband lines in the United States grew to 82.5 million in 2006, from 51.2 million in 2005, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

The 61% growth over 2005 was itself up versus the 37% increase seen in 2005. More than one-half of all broadband lines were offered through cable in 2006, compared to 39% over DSL.

Nearly eight in 10 households with a local phone line could get DSL in 2006. Nearly all households (96%) with cable lines could use a cable modem. The FCC said that about two-thirds all US ZIP codes had cable Internet access available and that 84% of all ZIP codes had access to DSL.