U.S. Mobile Phone Service Industry Market Size and Household Spending Report
American households spend $166 billion each year on mobile phone services, according to a new report from doxo. The report reveals that 88% of U.S. households with a mobile phone bill pay a median of $96 per month, which amounts to $1,152 annually.
Based on a statistical analysis of actual household payments from 97% of U.S. zip codes, doxoINSIGHTS’ U.S. Mobile Phone Market Size and Household Spend Report for 2025 estimates that this collective spending represents approximately 4% of the total $4.55 trillion spent on household bills each year.
Using aggregate, anonymized data, doxoINSIGHTS provides analysis of consumer payments on a rolling 12-month basis, with monthly updates. For the latest insights into household bill expenses in the U.S., visit doxo.com/w/explore and choose a state, county, or city.
Key findings:
- Percent of Household Bill Pay Expense: Mobile Phone bills amount to 4% of consumers’ household bill pay costs
- Total Mobile Phone Consumer Market Size: $166 billion
- Median Monthly/Annual Mobile Phone bill payment: $96 per month, $1,152 per year
- Percent of Households: 88% of U.S. households pay Mobile Phone bills
- Most Common Billers for Mobile Phone Service: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Consumer Cellular, and US Cellular
Regional Insights
While the national median provides a broad overview, regional variations exist in mobile phone spending. Factors influencing these differences include service availability, competition among providers, and regional pricing strategies.
Top 5 Most Expensive States for Mobile Phone
1. Nebraska
85% of Nebraska households with a Mobile Phone bill spend a median of $136 per month, or $1,632 annually – which equates to $1,386 per year when averaging across all U.S. households.¹
2. Alaska
85% of Alaska households with a Mobile Phone bill spend a median of $125 per month, or $1,500 annually – which equates to $1,269 per year when averaging across all U.S. households.¹
3. Kentucky
89% of Kentucky households with a Mobile Phone bill spend a median of $125 per month, or $1,500 annually, which equates to $1,335 per year when averaged across all U.S. households.¹
4. North Dakota
87% of North Dakota households with a Mobile Phone bill spend a median of $124 per month, or $1,488 annually, which equates to $1,291 per year when averaged across all U.S. households.¹
5. Monatana
86% of Montana households with a Mobile Phone bill spend a median of $119 per month, or $1,428 annually, which equates to $1,222 per year when averaged across all U.S. households.¹
Top 5 Most Expensive Cities for Mobile Phone
1. Dallas, TX
In Dallas, Texas, 78% of households pay for a Mobile Phone bill with a median monthly cost of $139—or $1,668 annually. When averaged across all U.S. households, this amounts to an annual cost of $1,492.¹
2. Omaha, NE
In Omaha, Nebraska, 78% of households pay for a Mobile Phone bill with a median monthly cost of $132—or $1,584 annually. When averaged across all U.S. households, this amounts to an annual cost of $1,239.¹
3. Philadelphia, PA
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 86% of households pay for a Mobile Phone bill with a median monthly cost of $113—or $1,356 annually. When averaged across all U.S. households, this amounts to an annual cost of $1,166.¹
4. Atlanta, GA
In Atlanta, Georgia, 93% of households pay for a Mobile Phone bill with a median monthly cost of $109—or $1,308 annually. When averaged across all U.S. households, this amounts to an annual cost of $1,220.¹
5. Saint Paul, MN
In Saint Paul, Minnesota, 86% of households pay for a Mobile Phone bill with a median monthly cost of $107—or $1,284 annually. When averaged across all U.S. households, this amounts to an annual cost of $1,107.¹
All data on consumer spending for mobile phone services can be located in doxoINSIGHTS’ 2025 Mobile Phone Market Size and Household Spend Report.
How to utilize doxoINSIGHTS for bill pay management
Mobile phone services continue to be a key part of monthly household expenses in the U.S. Understanding the median cost of mobile bills can help consumers budget more effectively and identify potential savings. This report provides a valuable tool to compare costs by region and evaluate how your current plan stacks up against others in your area (state, county, and city).
doxoINSIGHTS leverages doxo’s unique, aggregate, anonymized bill pay data consisting of actual bill payment activity to confirmed household service providers across the country.
The U.S. Mobile Phone Market Size and Household Spending Report breaks out the household spending market size; percentage of households that pay each bill; and median monthly and annual bill pay costs by state, the 50 largest U.S. cities based on number of households, and those cities with 40,000 or more residents.
Download the Full Report: U.S. Mobile Phone Market Size and Household Spending Report 2025 (PDF)
Data is sourced from doxoINSIGHTS and reflects analysis as of March 2025 for the most up-to-date analysis please visit doxo.com/w/explore and search by state, county, and city.
1The calculation for the median annual bill cost per U.S. household is adjusted to reflect the percentage of households that carry the bill: Median Monthly Bill x Percentage of Households with the Bill x 12 months per year = Median Annual Cost per U.S. Household.
