Government Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) Contracts
NAICS 517312 · Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
Government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts totaled $684M across 9,881 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 14.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and Att Mobility LLC had the largest contractor share, $291M (43% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $181,368,188 across 4,880 awards with activity that year, a change of -14.7% from $212,579,595 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $684,270,363 across 9,881 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $181M
- Awards in FY2026
- 4,880
- Change vs FY2025
- -14.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $684M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) contract spending by year
Federal wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 517312. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $181,368,188 | 4,880 | -14.7% |
| FY2025 | $212,579,595 | 6,442 | -26.8% |
| FY2024 | $290,322,579 | 8,277 | n/a |
About government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts
Federal spending on wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts fell 38% from FY2024 ($290M) to FY2026 ($181M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 88% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts (19%), followed by the Department of Justice. The states with the most of this work are District of Columbia, Maryland and New Jersey.
NAICS 517312 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)) is part of the Information sector.
Top wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 517312 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Att Mobility LLC | $291,449,730 | 42.6% |
| 2 | Cellco Partnership | $265,176,549 | 38.8% |
| 3 | Turning Point Global Solutions LLC | $42,838,147 | 6.3% |
| 4 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $22,536,270 | 3.3% |
| 5 | At&T Mobility National Accounts LLC | $16,491,225 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Tribalco LLC | $13,774,934 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Precisepoint JV LLC | $6,790,818 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Akima Data Management LLC | $5,076,411 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Widepoint Integrated Solutions Corp | $2,832,163 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Docomo Pacific, Inc. | $1,916,101 | 0.3% |
Agencies buying wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 517312.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $129,968,891 | 19.0% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $97,348,127 | 14.2% |
| 3 | Department of State | $72,979,508 | 10.7% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $61,520,943 | 9.0% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $56,183,318 | 8.2% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $49,667,684 | 7.3% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $48,389,148 | 7.1% |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | $32,162,942 | 4.7% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $29,067,907 | 4.2% |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $25,423,418 | 3.7% |
Where wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $143,432,095 | 21.0% |
| 2 | Maryland | $141,221,317 | 20.6% |
| 3 | New Jersey | $95,598,869 | 14.0% |
| 4 | Virginia | $63,602,634 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $44,122,742 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Colorado | $40,689,327 | 5.9% |
| 7 | Georgia | $38,323,962 | 5.6% |
| 8 | Washington | $17,215,322 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Alabama | $14,390,142 | 2.1% |
| 10 | California | $10,458,129 | 1.5% |
Recent wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contract awards
The latest wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of JusticeARO/TRACKERS PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: OCTOBER 1, 2026- SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 FY27 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS REQUESTOR: TANYASUE R FRANCO REF AWARD/BPA: 47QTCA19D00MV POP DATES: 10/01/2026 TO 09/30/2 | $0 | 15DDEL26F00000008 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTELEMATICS FOR 13 DHS VEHICLES, INCLUDING LOCATION | $2,211 | 70FA9026F00000015 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Widepoint Integrated Solutions Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityWIRELESS SERVICES | $15,666 | 70B06C26F00001287 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Social Security AdministrationAT&T MOBILITY LLC: TO PROCURE A RELIABLE, NATIONWIDE TACTICAL COMMUNICATION SOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED USE OF ITS EXISTING SONIM XP PRO 5G MOBILE DEVICES. | $234,400 | 28321326FDX030194 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeTITLE: FY 2027 - VERIZON ADMIN ACCOUNTS (4114 & 9927) | $0 | 15DDPX26F00000025 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of JusticeSONIM XP5 PLUS/SERVICE | $2,084 | 15F06726F0001881 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeTITLE: FY 2027 - VERIZON TECH ACCOUNT (572504527-1) | $0 | 15DDPX26F00000024 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of the InteriorWIRELESS CELL SERVICE FOR DSC. VERIZON ACCOUNT NUMBER 442437266-1 | $43,448 | 140P2026F0237 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of the InteriorWIRELESS PHONE AND DATA SERVICE FOR THE DENVER SERVICE CENTER | $12,897 | 140P2026F0233 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of JusticeTITLE: FY 27-HUNTSVILLE-AT&T INTERNET-10/01/26-09/30/27 REQUESTOR: DOUGLAS S SULLIVAN ITJA#: ITJA0018612 POP DATES: 10/01/2026 TO 09/30/2027 FUND TO DATE: 09/30/2027 | $0 | 15DDN026F00000016 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of EnergyUGP CELL PHONE SERVICE AT VARIOUS METER SITES | $26,520 | 89503426FWA401894 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Precisepoint JV LLC | Department of LaborTASK ORDER FOR ENTERPRISE WIDE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING SERVICES | $3,018,564 | 1605C326F00072 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeP1 - CELLCO/VERIZON - SEPT 2026 | $335 | 15B30826F00000104 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | Department of StateSECONDARY DEDICATED INTERNET LINE FOR US MISSION ITALY | $53,528 | 19GE5026F0499 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of the InteriorCELL PHONES (& CASES) FOR MESCALERO DETENTION CENTER | $2,000 | 140A0726F0006 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of the InteriorEO 14398: WIRELESS DEVICE REPLACEMENT FOR MIDWEST | $20,437 | 140A0626F0015 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of EnergyMOBILE PHONE SERVICES 9/15/2026 FOR 12 MONTHS, ADDING ADDITIONAL PHONES UP TO 35 LINES FROM OUR CURRENT SERVICES | $19,376 | 89503526FSP400136 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityWIRELESS SERVICE | $203,071 | 70B03C26F00000825 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA: VERIZON WIRELESS BPA15JPSS21A00000293 FSS 47QTCA20D00B5 SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 742016832-00001 **LARGE BUSINESS** NET 30 | $600 | 15B20426F00000117 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeTITLE: FY 2027 VERIZON SERVICES (TECH AND GSU CELLULAR) REQUESTOR: MONIQUE R BALDWIN AFT#: 2026-WA-0021 ITJA#: ITJA0017473 REF AWARD/BPA: 15JPSS21A00000293 POP DATES: 10/01/2026 TO 09/30/2027 FUND TO | $0 | 15DDHQ26F00000724 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Radiomovil Dipsa, S.a. de C.V. | Department of StateMEX-APHIS-CELLPHONE SERVICES. | $24,796 | 19MX5326F1296 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeWIRELESS MOBILE SERVICE | $0 | 15JA8126F00000003 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of JusticeFY27 - WIRELESS SERVICES FOR PRIMARY USER UNLIMITED ENHANCED FOR SMARTPHONES (159 USERS) NEEDED FOR THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. PRIMARY USER UNLIMITED FOR DATA-ONLY DEVICES (38 UNITS). *SUBJECT TO THE | $7,040 | 15JA7726F00000014 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeIN ACCORDANCE WITH EO 14222 AND APN 2025, AWARD IS CONSIDERED MISSION ESSENTIAL | $259 | 15B40926F00000171 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Cellco Partnership | Department of JusticeGOOGLE PIXEL 11 PRO FOLD PHONE | $1,900 | 15B10926F00000142 |
Open wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) government bids
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How to win government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts
Federal wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 517312. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) bids, and look for small business set-asides: many wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts by state, agency and contractor
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- Government contracts in Maryland
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts?
- Federal wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts use NAICS 517312 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 517312 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Att Mobility LLC ($291M), Cellco Partnership ($265M) and Turning Point Global Solutions LLC ($42.8M).
- Which agencies buy the most wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($130M), the Department of Justice ($97.3M) and the Department of State ($73M).
- Where are government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) work is performed in District of Columbia ($143M), Maryland ($141M) and New Jersey ($95.6M).
- Is federal spending on wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts growing?
- Federal wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contract obligations fell 38% from FY2024 ($290M) to FY2026 ($181M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 517312, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 517312 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.