Cooper received the Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award for his work in mobile communications.

Cooper was awarded the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for Science and Technology, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to mobile communication.

He received the Charles Stark Draper Prize from the National Academy of Engineering, considered one of the highest honors in engineering.

President Barack Obama presented Cooper with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor the United States can bestow upon an engineer, scientist, or inventor.

Cooper has received numerous other awards, honorary degrees, and recognition for his contributions to the field of mobile communication, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer and innovator.