In April this year, about 63% of adults have broadband connections at home, according to Pew Internet and American Life Project. That's up about 15% from the same time last year.
The study was released Wednesday by the Washington-based research group. The center said it interviewed 2,253 Americans in April.
The study found that home broadband connections rose for people in some demographic groups that traditionally had below-average home Internet usage.
People over 65 using the Internet jumped 58% in a year, the survey found. For low-income Americans, people who make $20,000 or less, usage increased by 40%.
Also on the rise was the price of high-speed Internet. The survey found that home Internet users were paying about $4.50 more in monthly bills this year -- from an average of $34.50 last April to $39.00 this year.
Researchers said the migration to the internet may be to facilitate job hunting.