What you need to know

The US mobile telecommunications market is valued at nearly $250 billion, and the industry is expected to undergo rapid changes in the next couple of years due to advancements in network speeds and innovation. The implementation of 5G networks and connections will play a big role in consumer decision making in the category. Pricing remains a top factor for consideration, but given the importance of smartphones in consumer lives today, coverage, data speeds and plans are also extremely important.

Definition

For the purposes of this Report, Mintel defines the mobile network market as consisting of payments to telecommunications carriers for wireless services and equipment. Network selection, mobile voice, text and data communication are the focus of this Report.

Readers may also be interested in Mintel’s Mobile Network Providers - US - April 2019, Mobile Phones – US, March 2019, as well as Mobile Network Providers – US, May 2018.

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