This is a list of mobile network operators (MNOs) in the United States. The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA), lists approximately 30 facilities-based wireless service providers in the United States as members. Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) has over 1000 members. Aside from the facilities-based providers, there are over 50 virtual operators that use the top three networks to provide service.
The big three wireless telecommunications facilities-based service providers by subscriber count in the United States are:
The big three wireless providers have standardized on 4G LTE and 5G NR as their wireless communication standards and have enabled VoLTE and VoNR on their networks. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon also sell SIM cards through their retail channels, both in-store and online.
The big three wireless providers operate nationwide wireless networks which cover most of the population in the United States, while smaller carriers provide native network coverage across selected regions of the United States while supplementing nationwide coverage through roaming agreements with other carriers.
The following tables lists service providers that own and manage their network equipment and facilities. Unless specified otherwise the subscriber count includes subscribers on the virtual networks hosted.
Some operators listed below may still function as a separate brand but they no longer own any infrastructure (towers, network, etc.).