"Data analyzed for this report reveals, however, that the U.S. led in many broadband metrics in 2011 and 2012." Anything more recent? I can tell you from my ex

"Data analyzed for this report reveals, however, that the U.S. led in many broadband metrics in 2011 and 2012." Anything more recent? I can tell you from my experience in the south of Spain that investment and availability in broadband has improved massively since that report was provided (e.g. I personally was struggling to get the full advertised 10Mbps in my area 5 years ago, I've had solid 300Mbps for around €25/month extra for a year now). I wouldn't be surprised if the study took place shortly before fibre and other investment in certain areas really came to fruition. I also see they seem to be hedging things in the summary descriptions (e.g. mentioning cost as a positive on the US side, but then making excuses while they admit that US access is only cheaper at slow speeds), so that doesn't seem particularly convincing.