Last I checked European countries are very small when compared to the physical size of the USA.
And we also have these massive rural areas where is kinda hard to bring broadband because 4 people will use it, and no body will make any money off it.
B.S. They build a ton of houses in the rural areas. Then 5 years later they are fully function mini cities. Walgreen's on every street corner, Your standard large corporation shopping centers and restaurants