Cool Smartphone Apps Help Save Money on Gas and Travel
Find the Cheapest Fuel, Compare Commute Times and More Using Cutting-Edge Technology
With gas prices rising daily and setting a record pace in the United States, weary travelers and everyday commuters are feeling anxious. But did you know that finding resources that are within your budget can be a smartphone app away? In fact, there is a wealth of applications available that can make your life easier and save you time and money while you are on the go.
“Smartphone users have access to nearly half a million apps available through Google Play that can help to save you time, money and hassle,” explains Frank Jacquez, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “Our associates are ready to help you to find the perfect device and show you just how cool and useful this technology can be. Customers can learn about these apps at one of our monthly Device Workshops, which are held at many U.S. Cellular stores.”
U.S. Cellular recently announced that select areas in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia will be among the next customers to experience high-speed 4G LTE services. With the addition of 4G LTE speeds in the second half of 2012, residents will enjoy an enhanced wireless experience with countless entertainment possibilities and ways to help simplify and organize their lives.
Since you are using your phone to find the best prices, why not get a great deal on a new smartphone, like the latest 4G LTE product, the Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™? Now is the perfect time to upgrade to the latest device and make the most of the great deals that are available. U.S. Cellular has the only points-based rewards program in wireless and providing customers with an opportunity to collect points that can be used towards a variety of phones, accessories, ringtones, and faster phone upgrades. Customers can get points for paying their wireless bill on time, adding an additional line or referring friends and family.
Here are a few of the most helpful apps that are available on the market, together with tips on how you can use them to save money:
Find the Cheapest Gas – With the Gas Buddy app, you can find the cheapest gas prices available without driving all over town. This free app identifies the gas stations closest to your current location and compares current prices. It is available for download on Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™. It’s a great application for finding the best prices without using up extra fuel in the process.
Save Money Commuting – Compare the cost of the various commuting options in your city or town by referencing a website on your smartphone at www.triangle.org. This site can help you compare the costs of a bus ride, train ride or even car share. It also provides a great tool that allows you to compare make and models on cars and estimate the operating and maintenance costs.
Avoid Parking Tickets – Apps like Parkmobile help you locate parking spaces at metered or timed parking lots. And instead of using coins, or estimating the time you need, use this app to start, stop and extend parking using your 4G LTE smartphone and even pinpoint your GPS-location. It can also help you to avoid tickets and parking fines by recording the location and time at which you parked and then sends you alerts as you near the expiration of your meter. You can also add favorite parking zones and view your parking history.
Save Both Time and Money – Your Navigator™ Deluxe, which is available on U.S. Cellular, offers all of the features of an advanced car navigation system on your smartphone, including voice turn-by-turn navigation enabled by GPS. Search for destinations, including gas stations, ATMs (to avoid un-necessary bank fees), restaurants, supermarkets and more. The system will automatically direct you to your desired location, saving you miles, time and fuel.
If you are a first-time smartphone user, are interested in upgrading to a smartphone, or if you just want to make sure that you get the most out of your handset, take advantage of U.S. Cellular’s free workshops that are designed to guide attendees through apps like these and all of the features and functions of the new Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™. All questions are welcome and attendees don’t have to be a U.S. Cellular customer.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. Currently, 25 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 54 percent will have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
“Smartphone users have access to nearly half a million apps available through Google Play that can help to save you time, money and hassle,” explains Frank Jacquez, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “Our associates are ready to help you to find the perfect device and show you just how cool and useful this technology can be. Customers can learn about these apps at one of our monthly Device Workshops, which are held at many U.S. Cellular stores.”
U.S. Cellular recently announced that select areas in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia will be among the next customers to experience high-speed 4G LTE services. With the addition of 4G LTE speeds in the second half of 2012, residents will enjoy an enhanced wireless experience with countless entertainment possibilities and ways to help simplify and organize their lives.
Since you are using your phone to find the best prices, why not get a great deal on a new smartphone, like the latest 4G LTE product, the Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™? Now is the perfect time to upgrade to the latest device and make the most of the great deals that are available. U.S. Cellular has the only points-based rewards program in wireless and providing customers with an opportunity to collect points that can be used towards a variety of phones, accessories, ringtones, and faster phone upgrades. Customers can get points for paying their wireless bill on time, adding an additional line or referring friends and family.
Here are a few of the most helpful apps that are available on the market, together with tips on how you can use them to save money:
Find the Cheapest Gas – With the Gas Buddy app, you can find the cheapest gas prices available without driving all over town. This free app identifies the gas stations closest to your current location and compares current prices. It is available for download on Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™. It’s a great application for finding the best prices without using up extra fuel in the process.
Save Money Commuting – Compare the cost of the various commuting options in your city or town by referencing a website on your smartphone at www.triangle.org. This site can help you compare the costs of a bus ride, train ride or even car share. It also provides a great tool that allows you to compare make and models on cars and estimate the operating and maintenance costs.
Avoid Parking Tickets – Apps like Parkmobile help you locate parking spaces at metered or timed parking lots. And instead of using coins, or estimating the time you need, use this app to start, stop and extend parking using your 4G LTE smartphone and even pinpoint your GPS-location. It can also help you to avoid tickets and parking fines by recording the location and time at which you parked and then sends you alerts as you near the expiration of your meter. You can also add favorite parking zones and view your parking history.
Save Both Time and Money – Your Navigator™ Deluxe, which is available on U.S. Cellular, offers all of the features of an advanced car navigation system on your smartphone, including voice turn-by-turn navigation enabled by GPS. Search for destinations, including gas stations, ATMs (to avoid un-necessary bank fees), restaurants, supermarkets and more. The system will automatically direct you to your desired location, saving you miles, time and fuel.
If you are a first-time smartphone user, are interested in upgrading to a smartphone, or if you just want to make sure that you get the most out of your handset, take advantage of U.S. Cellular’s free workshops that are designed to guide attendees through apps like these and all of the features and functions of the new Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™. All questions are welcome and attendees don’t have to be a U.S. Cellular customer.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. Currently, 25 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 54 percent will have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
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