MVNO Launch Tracker
Launched January 27, 2026

Cape launches in United States

Brand
Cape
Market
United States
Host Network
UScellular (own mobile core)
Segment
Privacy / security
Launched
January 27, 2026

What happened

Privacy-first carrier Cape launched nationwide consumer service after nearly two years in beta, operating its own mobile core on UScellular's network and positioning itself as the only privacy-focused nationwide carrier in America.

Why it matters

Cape moving from $99 beta to general availability tests whether mainstream consumers will pay a premium for privacy — a new axis of competition beyond price and network quality.

Privacy
United States

Source: Business Wire (via FinancialContent)