I recall four years ago debating the impact of broadband and home networks and getting strange looks from people.  Well it is now reality, the debate is finished. 

Always-on is a new mindset … internet is a utility that is there when you need it.

The 78 percent broadband penetration rate for U.S. homes represents a jump from 65 percent a year earlier, Nielsen/NetRatings found.

The research company said broadband users spent 33 percent more time online than dial-up users – nearly 35 hours for the month, compared with 26 hours and some change for dial-up. Broadband users also viewed twice as many Web pages.

Source: Study: Broadband big with home Web users – Yahoo! News