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As I understand it, one of the main reasons for higher speeds in other countries is government spending on internet infrastructure. National government spending, in many cases.
Whereas, at best, here in the US the only governmental support of internet infrastructure might be on a state level, and probably only local (as in, a city).
Not just internet infrastructure, but also power infrastructure, I think...
American ISPs get significant federal subsidies. There is the Connect America Fund, Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program, and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.