Pokémon Go, an online augmented reality-based mobile game, has become a major hit in the U.S. and other parts of the world. The smartphone gaming app, which was launched just about a week ago, is reported to have seen its daily active user base in the U.S. already surpass that of Twitter, with engagement levels already ahead of other apps such as Snapchat. As the game calls for users to be outdoors exploring new places, while requiring an active data connection, it could potentially bode well for the usage of mobile data. Below we take a look at whether the Pokémon phenomenon could drive data usage or adoption for the major U.S. wireless carriers.

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