The U.S. lags far behind many other countries in terms of how fast data move through the Internet for homes, schools, hospitals and workplaces, according to a study released by the Communications Workers of America. The study, which surveyed 80,000 Internet users, dovetails into pending legislation proposed by Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) to collect data on broadband deployment, redefine what "high-speed" means and help local officials study the reach of broadband.