Cell Phone Subscribers in the U.S., 1985â2010
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
| Year | Subscribers |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 340,213 |
| 1986 | 681,825 |
| 1987 | 1,230,855 |
| 1988 | 2,069,441 |
| 1989 | 3,508,944 |
| 1990 | 5,283,055 |
| 1991 | 7,557,148 |
| 1992 | 11,032,753 |
| 1993 | 16,009,461 |
| 1994 | 24,134,421 |
| 1995 | 33,758,661 |
| 1996 | 44,042,992 |
| 1997 | 55,312,293 |
| 1998 | 69,209,321 |
| 1999 | 86,047,003 |
| 2000 | 109,478,031 |
| 2001 | 128,374,512 |
| 2002 | 140,766,842 |
| 2003 | 158,721,981 |
| 2004 | 182,140,362 |
| 2005 | 207,896,198 |
| 2006 | 233,000,000 |
| 2008 | 262,700,000 |
| 2009 | 276,610,580 |
| 2010 | 300,520,098 |
Source: CTIAâThe Wireless Association.
