Proof Point
The number of U.S. wireless subscribers grew drastically from just 233 million in 2006 to almost 396 million in 2016
U.S. Wireless Subscriber Connections
2006 – 2016 (millions)
Proof Point Findings
- Wireless Subscriber Connections – Total number of active devices including smartphones, feature phones and tablets
- Active Devices Growth – Grew from 233 million in 2006 to nearly 400 million units in 2016, increasing 5.4% annually on average
- Multi-device Ownership – Resulted in 123% penetration rate in 2016 from 78% in 2006, as many users today own more than one wireless device
- Key Drivers – Include lower-cost mobile devices, increasing functionality, proliferation of mobile-based applications that increase productivity and provide new forms of entertainment, improving wireless network connectivity, and increasing mobility of people
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Sector |
Telecommunications
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Date Last Updated |
October 18, 2017
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