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U.S. CELLULAR TO HOST FREE DEVICE WORKSHOPS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE Classes Will Help New Smartphone and Tablet Users Personalize Device CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va .   (Dec. 18, 2012) – Mobile devices are among the most wanted gifts this holiday season, with tablets leading the wish list and smartphones ranking in the top five, according to a recent survey by the Consumer Electronics Association .   And these devices can make life easier but not everyone has the time to learn how to use their device to its full potential. That’s why U.S. Cellular has set up free Device Workshops on Saturday , Dec. 29, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., and Saturday, January   5, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m .   at   the U.S. Cellular store in Charlottesville located at 632 Albemarle Square, Ste. 26-27 where current or potential smartphone users can learn more about the features, tips and tricks of their specific device. At the workshop, U.S. Cellular associates will offer attendees hands-on assistance to get the most out of t

           U.S. CELLULAR BRINGS 4G LTE ™ NETWORK   TO 19 WEST VIRGINIA CITIES MORGANTOWN (Nov.5, 2012) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, launched its 4G LTE network in over 30 new markets on Monday, November 5 th .   Within that launch, 19 new cities in the state of West Virginia will receive 4G among those are:   Beaver, Beckley, Bridgeport, Bruceton Mills, Clarksburg, Crab Orchard, Fairmont, Grafton, Hedgesville, Inwood, Keyser, Kingwood, Lewisburg, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Mount Hope, Nutter Fort, Summersville and Whitehall. The November rollout expands the 4G LTE footprint in select cities in Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Oklahoma, and brings 4G LTE coverage to some of U.S. Cellular’s leading markets in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. The next wave of market launches will follow shortly in Rockford, Ill., Medford, Ore., Yakima, Wash., and Knoxville, T

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced today that it will begin offering its postpaid service in more than 460 Walmart stores across the country, including 47 stores in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Customers can select from U.S. Cellular’s value-packed plans and enjoy all of the carrier’s unique benefits, such as the only points-based rewards program in wireless, no new contract after the first one ends and free incoming calls, texts and picture messages. “Bringing our postpaid service to Walmart provides consumers with another option when they’re shopping for wireless,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We look forward to showing Walmart customers that a better relationship with their wireless carrier is possible by providing the best customer experience and treating our customers like neighbors, not numbers.” Postpaid service is available in the Mid-Atlantic at the following Walmart locations: Walmart, 125 Clarion

Final days have increased importance for schools to win up to $150,000 With less than a week to go in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, nearly 100,000 votes have been cast, including more than 37,000 in the past seven days. Schools have been in and out of the Top 18 every week, so there is still time for schools to rally their communities and get their share of $1 million. Three schools in the Mid-Atlantic are in the Top 100 this week: The Fuqua School in Farmville, Va., #31 Keyser High School, W.Va., #41 Buckhannon-Upshur High School, Buckhannon, W.Va., #53 St. Paul Elementary School, Va., #65 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #67 St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #90 The last Top 100 school list before the winners are announced can be seen at www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities . “Now is the time for schools and communities to keep their momentum going to ensure their spot among the top vote

Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign is entering its final weeks and the competition is heating up for the schools that are close to the Top 18, with the chance to earn up to $150,000 on the line. Six schools in the Mid-Atlantic region placed on the Top 100 list this week: Fuqua School, Farmville, Va., #28 Buckhannon-Upshur High School, W.Va., #45 Keyser High School in Keyser, W.Va., #56 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #58 St. Paul Elementary School, Cana, Va., #67  St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #88 While more than 57,000 votes have been cast since the $1 million nationwide campaign launched on September 14, only a handful of votes separate 18th ranked Greenville Elementary School in Greenville, Wis., from Hugo Middle School in Hugo, Okla., which sits at the 19th spot. “There is a lot of shuffling between the schools inside the

Only Three Weeks Left to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest Today marks the halfway point for voting in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, and the carrier has announced the list of the Top 100 schools receiving votes. Almost three weeks remain to rally community support and add to the 33,579 votes that have been cast so far to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. With more than 16,000 votes cast in the last week, there’s plenty of time to rally votes to make a difference for your school. “It’s been great to see the excitement and community support throughout the first half of the Calling All Communities campaign,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “There was a great deal of movement on the Top 100 list in the first few weeks and there’s plenty of time left for schools to rally their community in the final half of the campaign. We’re excited to help our communi

As U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. “It’s great  to see so many local schools already rallying support, but it’s still early and rankings can change quickly,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “With four weeks left, there’s plenty of time for communities to pull together to help their local schools make it to the top. We’re committed to enhancing the learning experience for students, and hope you vote for your favorite school.” The top 18 schools that receive the most votes will win a share of $1 million to spend any way they see fit. The school that garners the most votes will receive $150,000, and the next 1

As U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. “It’s great  to see so many local schools already rallying support, but it’s still early and rankings can change quickly,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “With four weeks left, there’s plenty of time for communities to pull together to help their local schools make it to the top. We’re committed to enhancing the learning experience for students, and hope you vote for your favorite school.” The top 18 schools that receive the most votes will win a share of $1 million to spend any way they see fit. The school that garners the most votes will receive $150,000, and the ne

U.S. Cellular , the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County Division of Emergency Services will hold a free event for National Preparedness Month on Sat., Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the U.S. Cellular store located at 17163 Cole Road in Hagerstown. At the event, U.S. Cellular will host an array of activities for children, parents, and local residents. This event is designed to be both fun and educational allowing people to come and meet business leaders, local heroes, and visit with friends and neighbors. Safety event attendees will: Learn about child safety and pick up a free DNA kit Speak with fire and sheriff department personnel Tour police cruisers, ambulances and fire trucks Learn how to dial 911 on a cellphone “U.S. Cellular is pleased to host this safety event, which is just one of the ways we provide the best customer experience,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “In times when dis

Store is Larger to Accommodate Growth, Better Serve Customers Whether you prefer to call and text or you are a technology enthusiast who wants all the bells and whistles of a power-packed smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) encourages customers to visit its relocated location in Wilkesboro at 1809 U.S. Highway 421 opening on Friday, September 28 at 10 a.m. Along with better accessibility, at the 1,600 sq.-foot store, customers can speak with an associate about the many benefits of being a U.S. Cellular customer, such as new devices faster without resigning contracts and the only points-based reward program in wireless. “At U.S. Cellular, we treat our customers like neighbors not numbers, and our stores are designed with them in mind,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We are committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives, and our associates are always eager to help.” The location provides

Store to Double in Size to Accommodate Growth, Better Serve Customers Whether you prefer to call and text or you are a technology enthusiast who wants all the bells and whistles of a power-packed smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) encourages customers to visit its relocated location in Summersville at 1032 Wal Street opening on Friday, September 28. Along with better accessibility, at the 3,000-sq.-foot store, customers can speak with an associate about the many benefits of being a U.S. Cellular customer, such as new devices faster without resigning contracts and the only points-based reward program in wireless. “At U.S. Cellular we treat our customers like neighbors not numbers and our stores are designed with them in mind,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We are committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives, and our associates are always eager to help.” The location provides a c

Wireless carrier releases first list of top 100 leaders in $1 million contest In just three days of voting in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, more than 250 schools have jumped into the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. Today, the carrier released the first list of the 100 schools leading the pack, and the race looks like it’s going to be a good one. U.S. Cellular’s commitment to education is just one of the ways it goes above and beyond other wireless carriers. Five schools in the Mid-Atlantic region placed on the Top 100 list this week: The Fuqua School, Farmville, Va., #27 Buckhannon Upshur High School, Buckhannon, W.Va., #39 St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #50 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #63  Spiller Elementary in Wytheville, Va., #86 The full Top 100 school list for this week can be seen at uscellular.com/callingallcommunities .

Free app helps customers seamlessly find and use Wi-Fi hotspots to help manage data usage With millions of Wi-Fi hotspots available across the country it is becoming easier for smartphone and tablet users to stream a baseball game or download important documents while maximizing their data usage. U.S. Cellular is simplifying the process even more with the launch of Wi-Fi Now, a free app that allows users to easily connect to Wi-Fi hotspots wherever they are. Customers can use fast Wi-Fi Internet connections on their smartphones and tablets in their home, hotels or favorite coffee shops and not worry about using their data plan allotment. Some large events and venues have added Wi-Fi networks to encourage users to be interactive and connected. Wi-Fi Now detects and automatically connects customers to the Wi-Fi hotspot, making a seamless transition from the cellular network to Wi-Fi. “Wi-Fi Now complements our high-speed nationwide network and allows customers to easily get the data th

V oting begins in fourth year of program to help schools Voting begins this Friday, September 14, in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign. Returning for its fourth year, U.S. Cellular is giving communities the opportunity to help improve the education of students at 18 schools by challenging them to rally community support for the chance to win a share of $1 million. The school that garners the most community votes will win $150,000 and the next 17 schools with the most votes will receive $50,000. Potential voters can visit their local U.S. Cellular store beginning Sept.14 to pick up their voting code to vote for their favorite school. “Calling All Communities gives schools the opportunity to earn the funding they need to invest in the areas most critical to their students’ learning experiences,” said Carter S. Elenz, executive vice president of sales and customer service for U.S. Cellular. “We are active members of our customers’ communities and we b

                                                             Free Clothing Boutique Helps Chesterfield Residents with Back-to-School, Other Needs Mercy Mall fulfills unique need in community to empower, lift spirits of those down on their luck CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Sept. 7, 2012) — A new charity, called Mercy Mall, has opened in the area to serve the needs of Chesterfield families and beyond. Mercy Mall is located at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, units 136 and 121, at 3830 N. Bailey Bridge Rd. in Midlothian, just behind the Wawa Gas Station on the corner of Bailey Bridge Road and Hull Street. This hidden gem provides shoppers with a unique experience. The boutique is open every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Patrons may visit during store hours or make an appointment by sending an email to bncmercymall@gmail.com or call (870) 688-1535. Shoppers will be asked to fill out a registration card. During their visit, volunteers help them l