AT&T gained more wireless subscribers than expected in the third quarter, driven by the steady adoption of its higher-tier unlimited plans that come with perks including increased hotspot data. The U.

AT&T said on Wednesday it had added 403,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscribers in the July-September period, above Visible Alpha estimates of 393,430 additions

Verizon added more wireless subscribers than expected in the third quarter as the U.S. telecom giant's promotional offers and plans that bundle 5G with streaming services such as Netflix helped attract customers.

T-Mobile US on Wednesday exceeded expectations for quarterly wireless subscriber additions as more customers chose its discounted plans that bundle streaming services like Netflix, sending its shares up 2% in after-hours trading.

T-Mobile, one of the top three telecom carriers in the U.S., has seen increased adoption of its premium plans like Go5G Next and Go5G Plus, which include streaming services.