U.S. CELLULAR ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN 4G LTE NETWORK AND RETAIL STORES IN VIRGINIA FOR 2013
Company invests $20 million overall
across the state
FARMVILLE, Va. -- U.S. Cellular upgraded the wireless experience for
its Virginia customers in 2013 by investing $9.6 million in 4G LTE network
enhancements across the state. Currently, nearly 90 percent of U.S. Cellular customers
have access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar
to a cable Internet connection. The company also invested $9.8 in upgrades to
its existing high-speed network in Virginia.
U.S. Cellular is dedicated to
the local communities it serves, so in addition to network enhancements, U.S.
Cellular invested $1 million in Virginia to upgrade its in-store experience with
a high-engagement design that makes shopping an easy and enjoyable experience.
Updates include an expanded device discovery zone, a connected devices
engagement counter and a lounge. In 2013, the company built or renovated five of
these hands-on, experiential store locations throughout the state, including in
Lynchburg, Farmville and Marion.
“These investments in our
local communities allow us to provide the best wireless experience for our
customers every time they use their phone or visit their local store,” said Jack
Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “Many people
look at their smartphone as the one device they can’t be without, and we want
our customers to know that they are doing business with a wireless company that
cares about them and their community.”
U.S. Cellular has the highest
call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier, along with a
valuable rewards program that recognizes customer loyalty. U.S. Cellular, in
partnership with King Street Wireless, offers 4G LTE service to nearly 90
percent of its customers.
4G LTE not available in all areas. See uscellular.com/4G for detailed
coverage info. 4G LTE service is provided in partnership with King Street
Wireless. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
About King Street Wireless, L.P.
King Street Wireless, L.P.
currently holds 700 MHz wireless spectrum in 27 states and is partnering with
Chicago-based U.S. Cellular to deliver high-speed 4G LTE service to U.S.
Cellular’s customers in several of the carrier’s markets. King Street Wireless is headquartered in
Alexandria, Virginia where it is recognized for its involvement in its
community both through its economic development and philanthropic efforts. To
learn more about King Street Wireless, visit www.kingstreetwireless.com.
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 network that has the highest call
quality of any national carrier. Currently, nearly 90 percent of customers have
access to 4G LTE speeds. 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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