The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially reclassified broadband to mean data speeds over 25 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up, following complaints from buyers of "superfast broadband" that failed to reach over 25 Mbps.

The new reclassification one month before the FCC decides on the fate of net neutrality in the U.S., ., which could bring another broadband reclassification to Title II.

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Several telecom companies promoted "superfast broadband" in TV and internet ads, but the end speed was less than 25 Mbps, a poor rate for most of the U.S.

Any new advertisements for broadband must hit over 25 Mbps download speed, which could interrupt adverts from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and AT&T. If the adverts continue, the FCC will fine the broadband provider.

The FCC's decision was welcomed by most of the public and should bring an end to DSL-speeds in the U.S., which are still prevalent in some states without good broadband investment.

Another broadband decision the FCC is contemplating is opening up every state to community broadband projects currently banned in 19 U.S. states.

The move will shut down Comcast, AT&T and other telecom companies currently blocking community fiber projects.

This lack of competitiveness and growth in U.S. internet speeds could come back to haunt the broadband providers, especially with the new Google Fiber campaign, bringing 1 Gbps speeds to Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Atlanta and Nashville. 

TagsFCC, Tom Wheeler, reclassification, telecom companies