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1. In 2006, wireless consumers were contributing about 33% of the federal 
   Universal Service Fund, while wireless providers withdrew only about 16% 
   of the funds available.

2. On average, wireless consumers pay 14.5% of their bill in taxes and fees – 
   that’s more than twice the tax-rate for general goods and services.

3. 99% of Americans are now living in counties in which next-generation
   wireless services are available.

4. The number of wireless complaints to the FCC fell 40% from 3Q05 to 3Q06.

5. There are more than 229 million wireless subscribers in America.

6. Wireless service was once projected to be a niche market appealing to a 
   maximum of 900,000 by the year 2000.

7. According to the FCC, 35% of the growth in all reported high-speed lines 
   between June, 2005 to December, 2005 was attributable to mobile wireless.

8. In 2003, wireless service providers’ revenues constituted more than $11.5 
   billion of California’s economy.

9. Available to more than 93% of mobile subscribers, Wireless AMBER Alerts 
   is an initiative that allows wireless subscribers to opt in to receive Wireless
   AMBER Alerts as free text messages on their cell phones.


  • Have You Seen the
    WOW October ‘08 Webcast Yet?

Wireless is constantly and dramatically changing the way we live, work and play. CTIA’s Wonder of Wireless Webcast this month showcases:

  • An interview with CTIA President & CEO Steve Largent sharing his thoughts on the 25th Anniversary of Wireless, 
  • A segment on how wireless technology is helping industry go green,
  • A segment on how wireless is saving lives, as well as much, much more.

Check out the Wonder of Wireless now!