said by Anonymous :

Most of broadband internet users in the US really don't need/want a lot of speed. They just want to pay less and have their phone line available at the same time.

Until cable companies start offering lower tiers with decent prices and actually advertise them instead of using them for customer retention only this trend will continue.

said by Michieru2 :

I will be happy with a 3mbps/768kbps for 59.95 a month of course with the 4 statics and 20 email accounts, etc.