The US mobile device and data industry continues to grow at a steady pace. Wireless high-speed broadband services, developments in the cellular machine-to-machine and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors, and the resurgence of unlimited mobile plans are the top growth drivers. New network technologies, device form factors, and computing paradigms continue to reshape the mobile industry. 4G was already considered a revolution for wireless communication. With 5G, the wireless service experience will completely transform how data is delivered (speed, latency) and how various types of wireless devices will be supported over public networks. 5G-enabled smartphones, tablets, laptops, and IoT devices will accelerate revenue growth for wireless communications service providers. Mobile operators in the United States are well aware of the need to support higher data bandwidths on their networks and are investing in appropriate spectrum, infrastructure, and business frameworks to support the growth of next-generation mobile services.

This Frost & Sullivan analysis provides an overview of key trends shaping the US mobile device and data industry. It offers estimates of the installed base of mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, fixed wireless access (FWA), wearables, and mobile hotspots, across Tier I US mobile operators, along with forecasts extending through 2031. The report also features a focused analysis of enterprise mobility, identifying critical success factors that support mobile operators’ growth strategies in this segment. In addition, it includes a strategic profile of AT&T, the nation’s leading mobile services provider, highlighting its core enterprise mobility initiatives and differentiators.

Author: Vikrant Gandhi