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U.S. Cellular Launches New Campaign to Help Those in Dysfunctional Wireless Relationships A study by U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) indicates that 43 percent of individuals are in the “seven year itch” phase with their wireless provider, noting they are comfortable but suspect they are missing out on something better. Out of the 1,208 participants polled across four regions of the country, 56 percent of the respondents admitted to being unhappy with their carrier over the past year but only 35 percent of all respondents have ever broken up with their provider. In spite of this overall dissatisfaction, respondents are hesitant to call it quits. It’s no secret that people are frustrated with their wireless experience, but people tolerate less because they don’t believe there is a better option. More than one-third (37 percent) of respondents say they stick with their current provider because they believe all carriers are the same, it is too much trouble to switch carriers, or they don’t

More than 50 Percent of Consumers in the Southern States are Unhappy with their Wireless Provider in New Study from U.S. Cellular ------------------------------------------------- U.S. Cellular Launches New Campaign to Help Those in Dysfunctional Wireless Relationships ROANOKE, Va .   (July 16, 2012) – A study announced today by U.S. Cellular ( NYSE : USM) indicates that 43 percent of individuals in the Southern states, which includes Virginia, are in the “seven year itch” phase with their wireless provider, noting they are comfortable but suspect they are missing out on something better. Although 58 percent of the respondents admitted to being unhappy with their carrier over the past year, only 35 percent of all respondents have ever broken up with their provider. In spite of this overall dissatisfaction, respondents are hesitant to call it quits. It’s no secret that people are frustrated with their wireless experience, but people tolerate less because t

Cell phone companies offer free internet, charging stations for those without power

U.S. Cellular Offering Charging Station for Dying Cell Phones - WBOY.com: Clarksburg, Morgantown: News, Sports, Weather

As area residents continue to recover from the impact of weekend storms that left millions in the region without power, U.S. Cellular is providing charging stations at its retail stores throughout the area. Residents can power up their cell phones, make complimentary phone calls to loved ones and access the Internet. U.S. Cellular customers can also switch out their dead or dying cell phone batteries for a fully charged one for free through the company's industry-leading Battery Swap program. All area stores have power with the exception of the Fayetteville store. The store will still be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily to sell and exchange batteries and cell phone chargers, despite the lack of power. (While Supplies Last) "Our top priority is making sure we are here for our customers when they need us," said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. "That's why we've opened our stores to meet the needs of our neighbors