Internet speeds slowed down in some major cities after coronavirus forced people to stay home

We're winding down the second week of many Americans being forced (or at least strongly encouraged) to stay home in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus. As such, we're starting to get a clearer picture of the strain this is putting on America's internet infrastructure.

BroadbandNow, a consistent source of connectivity data in recent years, issued a new report which takes a look at how download speeds in major cities across the United States are holding up under this current work-from-home shift.

According to BroadbandNow's results, the strength of your network mainly depends on where you live. This has always been true, but with more people lining up to log on at once than usual, some cities are feeling the burden. Without further ado, here is where things stood during the week of March 9 when many Americans were first told to go home.  Read more...