Wireless Prices Fall as Inflation Rises, CTIA Finds
CTIA’s wireless affordability tracker shows faster speeds and lower data costs.
May 1, 2026 – Wireless prices in the United States are continuing to fall even as inflation pushes most other consumer costs higher, according to a new report released by CTIA, the wireless industry association.
The latest Wireless Affordability Tracker found Americans are paying less for mobile service in real terms while getting faster speeds and more data.
“Wireless is one of the great consumer success stories of our time,” said Ajit Pai, CTIA President and CEO. “Prices are down, speeds are up, and the value Americans get from their wireless service has never been greater.”
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