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By the Numbers: Top Ten U.S. Wireless Service Providers

Discussion in 'Wireless News' started by ComicalMoodyDan, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. ComicalMoodyDan

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    By the Numbers: Top Ten U.S. Wireless Service Providers
    By Kristen Beckman
    Story posted: April 24, 2008 - 5:59

    The companies listed below represent the 10 largest national and regional licensed wireless carriers based on subscriber numbers at the end of 2007.

    AT&T Mobility maintained its position as the industry’s No. 1 carrier, ending last year with just over 70 million subscribers. The carrier’s growth included the acquisition of Dobson Communications Corp., which added 1.7 million customers to its base.

    Verizon Wireless remained a strong No. 2, ending the year with nearly 66 million customers, but just edging out AT&T Mobility in total revenues for the year at $43.9 billion. Verizon Wireless recently closed on its acquisition of Rural Cellular Corp., which is No. 10 on this year’s list.

    Despite a troubled year, Sprint Nextel Corp. remained at No. 3 well ahead of No. 4 carrier T-Mobile USA Inc., but falling further behind its larger rivals. T-Mobile USA’s results do not include its recent acquisition of SunCom Wireless Holdings Inc., which closed earlier this year. SunCom used the acquisition to not post its fourth quarter or full-year 2007 results, but was set to make it in the top 10. The carrier counted more than 1 million customers in the third quarter of 2007.

    To view the chart for the top 10 US Wireless carriers click on the link below.

    By the Numbers: Top Ten U.S. Wireless Service Providers - RCR Wireless News
     
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    It would be interesting to see where they all stand as of the end of the First Quarter. Especially since T-Mobiles numbers would include the SunCom acquisition and Verizon's would include Rural Cellular as well. In any case, this is an interesting report. :) Thanks Dan!
     
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    I don't think Verizon has yet to acquire RCC. The FCC has yet to give its consent. It's taking an unnatural amount of time for them to give their consent to this acquisition. Normally, acquisitions get approved much faster than this. Verizon Wireless and Rural Cellular Corporation - WT Docket No. 07-208
     
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    I was a little surprised to see Sprint have the highest numbers for ARPU ... Sprint doesn't offer prepaid, right? They only have other MVNOs like boost that offer prepaid...
     
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    I'm impressed that Sprint's churn rate is down below TMobiles'.
     
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    It is very amazing to see how fast wireless services are spreading like widefire.
     
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    I am surprised that MetroPCS and Leap APRU runs over 43 a line. I know that Metro has their basic plan starting at thirty bucks. I figured it would be lower. But their churn sucks.
     
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