US cellphone penetration close to 70%

Iria · Apr 7, 2006, 05:35 AM

According to a report released by the CTIA, mobile network carriers were able to add 25.7 million new customers to their subscriber base during 2005. The total number of estimated wireless customers climbed 14.2% from 182.1 million to 207.9 million by December of 2005. Within the first three months of this year, the industry was able to add another 4.2 million customers, which brings the current number of subscribership to 212.1 million.

CTIA president Steve Largent said that, statistically, almost seven out of ten Americans already own a cellular phone.
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Apr 7, 2006, 05:35 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	US cellphone penetration close to 70% According to a report released by the CTIA, mobile network carriers were able to add 25.7 million new customers to their subscriber base during 2005. The total number of estimated wireless customers climbed 14.2% from 182.1 million to 207.9 million by December of 2005. Within the first three months of this year, the industry was able to add another 4.2 million customers, which brings the current number of subscribership to 212.1 million. CTIA president Steve Largent said that, statistically, almost seven out of ten Americans already own a cellular phone. ____________ Read More / Source: TG Daily