data consumption rise

Wireless data usage in the United States is soaring, with Americans consuming over 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data last year, according to a new survey released by the Cellular Telephone Industries Association (CTIA) on Tuesday. This marks a staggering 36-percent increase from 2022, representing the largest one-year rise in wireless data usage ever recorded.

The surge in data use is largely attributed to the growing adoption of 5G technology across the country. As more Americans upgrade to 5G-enabled devices, the demand for faster, more reliable data connections has fueled a significant jump in overall consumption. From. . .