The Largest Mobile Carriers in the US

1. Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless is one of the leading mobile carriers in the United States, known for its extensive network coverage and reliability.

Total Subscribers: Approximately 146 million (as of Q4 2024)
Prepaid Subscribers: Around 21.4 million (as of Q3 2023)
Network: 5G, LTE, CDMA

2. T-Mobile US

T-Mobile has grown significantly in recent years, especially after its merger with Sprint. It is now a strong competitor in the U.S. wireless market.

Total Subscribers: Approximately 130 million (as of Q4 2024)
Prepaid Subscribers: Around 21.6 million (as of Q3 2023), making it the largest prepaid carrier in the U.S.
Network: 5G, LTE

3. AT&T Mobility

AT&T Mobility remains a dominant player in the wireless industry, providing strong coverage and competitive mobile plans.

Total Subscribers: Approximately 117.9 million (as of Q4 2024)
Prepaid Subscribers: Around 19 million
Network: 5G, LTE, GSM

Comparison of Largest U.S. Mobile Carriers

Carrier	Total Subscribers	Prepaid Subscribers	Network
Verizon Wireless	146 million	21.4 million	5G, LTE, CDMA
T-Mobile US	130 million	21.6 million	5G, LTE
AT&T Mobility	117.9 million	19 million	5G, LTE, GSM

Conclusion

Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T dominate the U.S. mobile carrier industry, with each offering a mix of postpaid and prepaid plans to cater to a wide range of consumers. T-Mobile currently leads in prepaid subscribers, while Verizon and AT&T continue to compete in terms of overall network coverage and reliability. With the ongoing expansion of 5G technology, these carriers are expected to remain industry leaders for years to come.