US MVNO Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) industry in the US, established in 2011, has seen significant growth, driven by the FCC's Lifeline program and the nation's increasing data usage. This growth has led to consolidations in the virtual operator market, such as DISH's acquisition of Boost Mobile in 2020. The report highlights the rising demand for efficient cellular networks and the potential for network operators to focus on IoT and machine-to-machine connectivity.

US MVNO Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

US Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) Industry Overview

The United States Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) is moderately fragmented with the presence of significant players such as Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corporation, T-Mobile USA, INC., Cricket Wireless LLC., Xfinity Mobile (Comcast Corporation), etc. Owing to growing competition and price pressures, MVNOs are innovating on value proposition and cost structure.

  • July 2020 - Cricket Wireless announced the launch date for 5G wireless. On August 21st, customers can activate 5G service on the network. Cricket's first 5G device to become available for purchase will be the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G. Cricket's USD 40 plan got more data, and its USD 55 unlimited plan got a speed boost.
  • May 2020 - Comcast launched new data plans with 5G services included free, regardless of how customers choose to pay for their data, whether it's unlimited or by the gig. Comcast is offering 5G on all its Xfinity Mobile plans. Xfinity Mobile is Comcast's mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service that rides on Verizon's network.

US Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) Market Leaders

  1. Verizon Communications Inc.

  2. AT&T Corporation

  3. T-Mobile USA, INC.

  4. Cricket Wireless LLC.

  5. Xfinity Mobile (Comcast Corporation)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Verizon Communications Inc, AT&T Corporation, T-Mobile USA INC, Cricket Wireless LLC, Xfinity Mobile(Comcast Corporation).