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Number of mobile wireless subscriber connections in the United States from 1985 to 2016 (in millions)
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Mobile wireless subscriber connections in the U.S. 1985-2016

This statistic shows the estimated number of mobile wireless subscriber connections in the United States between 1985 and 2016. The total number of mobile wireless connections in the United States in 2016 was at 395.88 million.

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This statistic shows the estimated number of mobile wireless subscriber connections in the United States between 1985 and 2016. The total number of mobile wireless connections in the United States in 2016 was at 395.88 million.

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Release date: May 2017

Region: United States
Survey time period: 1985 to 2016

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