US Telecommunications Broadband Services - PPC Market Share Analysis March 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Broadband Services category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Broadband Services – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Broadband Services US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 19.2543562526
80.7456437474
19%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 47
53
47%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 9%
Transactional 30%
Navigational 8%
Seasonal 0%
Local 7%
Problem Solving 6%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Telecommunications Broadband Services brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
xfinity.com 28.37
spectrum.com 24.5
t-mobile.com 14.68
att.com 7.47
cox.com 4.32
frontier.com 3.16
highspeedinternet.com 3.14
verizon.com 2.8
optimum.com 2.38
quantumfiber.com 1.36
others 7.82
  • xfinity.com - 28.37%
  • spectrum.com - 24.5%
  • t-mobile.com - 14.68%
  • att.com - 7.47%
  • cox.com - 4.32%
  • frontier.com - 3.16%
  • highspeedinternet.com - 3.14%
  • verizon.com - 2.8%
  • optimum.com - 2.38%
  • quantumfiber.com - 1.36%
  • others - 7.82%

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Xfinity.com leads with 28.37% click share, followed by Spectrum.com at 24.5%. T-Mobile.com holds 14.68%, while ‘others’ collectively capture 7.82%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Telecommunications Broadband Services brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date xfinity.com spectrum.com t-mobile.com att.com highspeedinternet.com frontier.com cox.com optimum.com quantumfiber.com verizon.com
2026/03/01 22.45% 16.29% 11.11% 13.9% 2.55% 3.54% 3.8% 2.29% 1.96% 5.03%
2026/03/02 23.39% 16.29% 11.1% 10.41% 2.09% 4.25% 3.75% 2.08% 1.5% 4.36%
2026/03/03 21.9% 15.99% 13.1% 12.38% 3.19% 3.73% 3.38% 2.22% 1.38% 4.49%
2026/03/04 22.3% 16.59% 13.84% 12.65% 3.93% 3.42% 3.64% 2.13% 1.81% 5.21%
2026/03/05 21.12% 16.08% 15.15% 13.34% 4.26% 3.41% 3.64% 2.31% 1.65% 4.17%
2026/03/06 23.58% 16.08% 14.71% 13.89% 2.28% 3.49% 3.78% 2.32% 1.54% 4.18%
2026/03/07 23.39% 18.14% 12.74% 15% 5.22% 3.02% 3.84% 2.12% 1.29% 3.95%
2026/03/08 25.68% 6.5% 16.92% 17.12% 5.83% 3.39% 3.86% 2.5% 1.63% 4.31%
2026/03/09 23.21% 15.57% 14.22% 14.27% 2.81% 2.91% 4.3% 2.32% 1.15% 3.88%
2026/03/10 25.17% 18.98% 13.76% 13.66% 2.51% 3.16% 3% 2.35% 1.53% 3.93%
2026/03/11 22.86% 17.7% 13.61% 14.3% 3.38% 2.71% 3.34% 2.12% 1.73% 4.05%
2026/03/12 26.15% 20.19% 13.34% 11.72% 2.26% 2.36% 2.95% 2.18% 1.62% 4.99%
2026/03/13 24.2% 20.78% 14.09% 12.25% 1.8% 2.82% 3.52% 2.32% 1.41% 4.2%
2026/03/14 23.04% 21.86% 14.57% 12.49% 4.38% 3.39% 2.98% 2.55% 1.53% 2.74%
2026/03/15 23.81% 20.2% 16.38% 11.91% 3.86% 3.19% 2.93% 2.78% 1.6% 3.57%
2026/03/16 25.66% 21.31% 13.28% 9.81% 2.84% 4.22% 3.24% 2.82% 1.9% 3.15%
2026/03/17 25.75% 20.56% 11.39% 12.15% 5.3% 2.42% 3.19% 1.88% 1.82% 3.92%
2026/03/18 23.97% 19.51% 14.49% 13.07% 3.33% 3.72% 2.69% 2.21% 1.52% 3.19%
2026/03/19 23.33% 21.15% 13.13% 14.36% 3.89% 2.49% 3.69% 2.35% 1.59% 3.22%
2026/03/20 24.18% 19.19% 14.91% 14.13% 4.55% 3.06% 2.74% 2.2% 1.48% 3.17%
2026/03/21 26.77% 19.36% 12.68% 13.35% 3.54% 2.33% 2.68% 2.38% 1.57% 4.46%
2026/03/22 24.51% 17.79% 15.35% 14.14% 3.25% 2.52% 2.84% 2.72% 2.06% 3.21%
2026/03/23 25.5% 18.92% 14.1% 14.13% 2.66% 2.59% 2.91% 2.28% 1.13% 3.61%
2026/03/24 25.14% 21.07% 14.1% 11.17% 2.36% 3.32% 3.6% 2.34% 1.59% 2.41%
2026/03/25 27.82% 17.6% 14.61% 10.27% 3.26% 3.37% 3.71% 2.48% 1.41% 3.41%
2026/03/26 29.44% 15.03% 13.39% 10.35% 4% 3.52% 3.75% 2.88% 1.95% 3.72%
2026/03/27 26.98% 14.3% 14.17% 10.22% 2.95% 2.97% 3.86% 2.78% 2% 4.98%
2026/03/28 26.76% 15.83% 12.7% 10.24% 5.97% 3.95% 3.13% 2.16% 1.71% 4.51%
2026/03/29 28.67% 15.4% 12.28% 12.32% 3.62% 3.36% 3.08% 2.34% 1.77% 4.17%
2026/03/30 29.78% 15.05% 12.85% 10.43% 2.93% 2.91% 2.86% 2.27% 1.58% 3.23%
2026/03/31 25.82% 18.16% 11.97% 11.08% 4.82% 3.9% 3.37% 2.05% 2.05% 1.93%
  • xfinity.com
  • spectrum.com
  • t-mobile.com
  • att.com
  • highspeedinternet.com
  • frontier.com
  • cox.com
  • optimum.com
  • quantumfiber.com
  • verizon.com

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In March 2026, Xfinity led with a steady rise, peaking at 29.78%. Spectrum fluctuated, ending at 18.16%. T-Mobile and AT&T showed moderate changes, while Verizon’s share dipped to 1.93%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Telecommunications Broadband Services

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/03/01 207
2026/03/02 220
2026/03/03 240
2026/03/04 228
2026/03/05 236
2026/03/06 228
2026/03/07 212
2026/03/08 200
2026/03/09 225
2026/03/10 214
2026/03/11 220
2026/03/12 201
2026/03/13 206
2026/03/14 199
2026/03/15 193
2026/03/16 208
2026/03/17 216
2026/03/18 211
2026/03/19 220
2026/03/20 228
2026/03/21 209
2026/03/22 203
2026/03/23 215
2026/03/24 212
2026/03/25 206
2026/03/26 209
2026/03/27 203
2026/03/28 193
2026/03/29 191
2026/03/30 206
2026/03/31 208

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March began with 207 advertisers, peaking at 240 on March 3. A decline followed, ending the month at 208.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Telecommunications Broadband Services

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
xfinity.com 1.64%
t-mobile.com 1.3%
starlink.com 0.16%
ibwave.com 0.09%
nationwideinternetauthorizedretailer.net 0.08%
gfiber.com -0.19%
att.com -0.43%
cox.com -0.46%
verizon.com -0.55%
highspeedinternet.com -0.9%

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Xfinity.com and T-Mobile.com surged in click share, gaining 1.64 and 1.3, respectively. Meanwhile, highspeedinternet.com plummeted by -0.9, with Verizon.com and Cox.com also experiencing declines.

Campaign Efficiency

US Telecommunications Broadband Services Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date spectrum.com xfinity.com highspeedinternet.com att.com t-mobile.com frontier.com cox.com optimum.com starlink.com verizon.com
2026/03/01 15.89% 19.15% 2.21% 19.98% 6.34% 2.31% 3.11% 2.11% 1.23% 4.34%
2026/03/02 17.5% 19.72% 2.33% 8.09% 7.1% 3.37% 3.53% 2.17% 1.28% 3.73%
2026/03/03 16.84% 18.3% 6.7% 8.73% 9.3% 2.66% 2.78% 2.26% 1.46% 4.53%
2026/03/04 20.02% 17.47% 12.26% 8.18% 8.76% 2.2% 2.79% 1.82% 1.26% 4.33%
2026/03/05 15% 16.44% 13.42% 8.94% 10.39% 2.25% 2.93% 2.14% 1.43% 3.55%
2026/03/06 17.87% 20.87% 2.9% 10.45% 10.84% 2.63% 3.19% 2.2% 1.57% 3.75%
2026/03/07 20.75% 22.06% 12.73% 9.37% 7.51% 1.6% 2.7% 1.72% 1.91% 2.95%
2026/03/08 5.74% 22.55% 12.96% 12.81% 12.04% 2.15% 3.51% 2.33% 1.95% 4.27%
2026/03/09 17.32% 20.7% 3.2% 9.95% 10.32% 1.97% 3.82% 2.23% 1.24% 3.78%
2026/03/10 21.17% 23.06% 2.48% 10.01% 9.7% 2.13% 2.89% 2.29% 1.52% 3.94%
2026/03/11 19.72% 19.35% 6.92% 9.37% 9.17% 1.92% 2.72% 1.97% 2.29% 3.53%
2026/03/12 24.29% 21.47% 1.99% 9.01% 9.35% 1.67% 2.73% 2.12% 1.89% 4.94%
2026/03/13 23.48% 21.74% 1.52% 8.41% 10.23% 1.86% 3.25% 2.36% 1.75% 3.78%
2026/03/14 22.51% 18.35% 13.49% 7.94% 10.91% 2.29% 2.25% 2.08% 2.23% 2.73%
2026/03/15 19.67% 18.59% 12.26% 7.88% 10.13% 1.85% 2.51% 2.49% 2.92% 3.98%
2026/03/16 23.46% 21.61% 2.02% 7.14% 9.73% 2.91% 3.21% 2.91% 2.05% 3.02%
2026/03/17 23.4% 17.59% 15.06% 7.22% 6.04% 1.57% 2.4% 1.51% 2% 2.98%
2026/03/18 20.55% 20.66% 5.89% 8.78% 9.42% 2.67% 2.4% 2.03% 4.01% 3.17%
2026/03/19 26.4% 19.55% 8.14% 10.03% 7.96% 1.57% 3.15% 2.23% 2.36% 2.81%
2026/03/20 19.6% 21.51% 11.33% 9.72% 9.68% 1.93% 2.46% 1.99% 3.15% 3.06%
2026/03/21 27.13% 21.45% 5.07% 9.02% 7.46% 1.5% 2.25% 2.34% 2.99% 4.4%
2026/03/22 20.99% 20.66% 3.17% 10.39% 10.35% 1.57% 2.48% 2.89% 2.3% 3.36%
2026/03/23 25.5% 21.75% 1.91% 10.61% 8.98% 1.69% 2.52% 2.49% 2.97% 3%
2026/03/24 24.28% 20.62% 2.6% 7.43% 9.09% 2.17% 2.86% 2.27% 2.22% 2.16%
2026/03/25 18.18% 22.44% 2.07% 6.53% 9.11% 2.06% 2.9% 2.13% 8.19% 2.73%
2026/03/26 15.89% 25.47% 8.57% 6.5% 9.04% 2.36% 3.46% 2.99% 1.85% 3.93%
2026/03/27 16.64% 23.86% 2.98% 6.78% 9.24% 2.06% 3.83% 2.79% 2.3% 4.99%
2026/03/28 20.9% 21.16% 11.65% 6.69% 7.49% 2.81% 2.69% 1.91% 1.49% 4.54%
2026/03/29 16.03% 25.42% 5.98% 9.36% 8.05% 2.23% 2.8% 2.76% 2.47% 4.47%
2026/03/30 16.21% 25.91% 2.78% 7.65% 8.84% 2.19% 2.63% 2.45% 2.21% 2.48%
2026/03/31 24.55% 19.27% 11.16% 7.98% 6.96% 2.48% 2.47% 1.72% 1.3% 0.99%
  • spectrum.com
  • xfinity.com
  • highspeedinternet.com
  • att.com
  • t-mobile.com
  • frontier.com
  • cox.com
  • optimum.com
  • starlink.com
  • verizon.com

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In March 2026, Spectrum and Xfinity dominated Google’s PPC landscape, with Spectrum peaking at 27.13% and Xfinity at 25.91%. Highspeedinternet.com saw fluctuations, while AT&T and T-Mobile maintained moderate shares. Verizon ended the month with a notable dip.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Telecommunications Broadband Services

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Telecommunications Broadband Services - Last month
  1. 1
    Internet Speed Test https://www.highspeedinternet.com

    Get Results in Seconds — Do You Have the Fastest Wi-Fi in Your Neighborhood? Search for the Best Plan Now.

  2. 2
    Spectrum Official Site https://www.spectrum.com

    Secure Your Home Internet — Discover INVINCIBLE WiFi™: Fast, Fiber-Powered Internet with 5G & Battery Backup. All Your...

  3. 3
    Speeds up to 400 Mbps https://www.starlink.com

    Offer ends March 31 — Starlink delivers speeds up to 400+ Mbps in most places globally. Get fast, reliable home internet seamless...

  4. 4
    T-Mobile® Home Internet - $30/mo with 5-Year Guarantee https://www.t-mobile.com

    T-Mobile® 5G Home Internet starting at just $30/mo. Monthly price guaranteed for 5 years.

  5. 5
    Xfinity Home Internet https://www.xfinity.com › internet › deals

    Xfinity WiFi — The most reliable Gig WiFi built for streaming, plus Disney+, Hulu, and Peacock included. Try internet risk-free for 30 days w/ Xfinity fiber-powered Gig...

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In the competitive world of broadband services, top advertisers like HighSpeedInternet, Spectrum, Starlink, T-Mobile, and Xfinity captivate audiences with unique propositions. From HighSpeedInternet’s speed tests to Spectrum’s INVINCIBLE WiFi™, Starlink’s global reach, T-Mobile’s price guarantee, and Xfinity’s streaming bundles, each ad tells a compelling story of speed, reliability, and value.

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