Top 5 Wireless Carriers in the US: Subscribers, Plans, and Coverage

Major Carriers (2023 estimates)

1. Verizon – ~116M subscribers; strongest rural coverage; premium pricing.
2. AT&T – ~100M; broad coverage; strong fiber/internet bundles.
3. T-Mobile – ~110M (post-Sprint merger); leading 5G; competitive unlimited plans.
4. US Cellular – ~5M; regional (Midwest, Northwest, New England); roaming agreements.
5. Dish Wireless / Boost Mobile – Emerging 4th national network (building out).

Note on Sprint

Sprint merged into T-Mobile (completed 2020); brand retired.

Choosing a Carrier

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