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Pay with your phone this holiday season and leave your wallet at home For holiday shoppers looking to simplify and enhance their shopping experience this season, mobile wallet apps on smartphones can make checking out faster and more convenient. These apps securely store payment information and utilize near-field communication, or NFC, to offer wireless payment through a merchant’s payment terminal. The apps also offer special deals, savings and convenience. Shoppers who use mobile wallets can store customer loyalty cards from favorite retailers and receive exclusive coupons when they are near a store. “The holidays are such a busy time, but using your phone can help simplify the holiday shopping process by speeding up payment, organizing your transactions and keeping your shopping lists all in one place,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South.   “Using a reliable national network, such as U.S. Cellular’s, ensures a hassle-free shop

Paw Paw, W. Va. (Nov. 16, 2015) – A new U.S. Cellular tower at 1545 Paw Paw Rd. in Paw Paw, W. Va., has brought high-quality voice and wireless broadband service to residents in the area for the first time. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Cellular are celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tower site today. “With this new tower, Paw Paw and nearby communities have access to high-speed internet that can power our economy and harness the entrepreneurial spirit of many West Virginians. Today’s announcement is welcome news as we work to bridge the digital divide in West Virginia,” said Senator Capito. “Still, too many rural communities lack this fundamental service, and I will continue my efforts to improve connectivity and expand broadband access across the Mountain State through partnerships between private, local, state and federal organizations.” Earlier this year, Senator Capito initiated the search for a wireless carr

Paw Paw, W. Va. (Nov. 10, 2015) – On Monday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m., U.S. Cellular and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will celebrate the launch of new wireless service in Paw Paw with a ribbon- cutting ceremony. The event is being held at the new tower site and is open to the public. WHAT:             A new U.S. Cellular tower has brought high-quality voice and wireless broadband service to residents in the Paw Paw area for the first time. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Cellular are commemorating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tower site. WHO:                U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)                            Brad Close, Morgan County Commissioner                            Ken Meyers, President and Chief Executive Officer at U.S. Cellular WHEN:             Monday, Nov. 16, 2015                            10:30 a.m.   

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Nationwide Event Focuses On Mentorship, Afterschool Programs MORGANTOWN, WV  – On Friday, October 23rd, U.S. Cellular, the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club, Girls on the Run and PopShop invite the community to a free event at the Mountaineer Club site at Woodburn Elementary. The event, called “Lights On Afterschool,” is being hosted locally while being celebrated in other areas across the nation to draw attention to mentorship, afterschool activities and how to stop and prevent bullying during Anti-Bullying Month in October. “At U.S. Cellular, we care about our local communities, and by working with the Boys and Girls Club and these other organizations, we want to help educate families on the local resources and technology tools that can be used to enhance our children’s learning,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. WHAT: Morgantown area parents, grandparents and families can learn more about m

SALEM, Va. – People know better than to sit behind the student section at Salem High School football games. Not only are they excellently organized with seniors in the front and freshmen in the back, they stand, make noise, shoot silly string and use instruments to make even more noise. The Salem Super Fans have a long tradition of cheering on their team, and last month that tradition was immortalized in a documentary video as part of U.S. Cellular’s “A Season of Tradition” program. “We are a tight-knit community here in Salem, and we love coming together for our team on Friday nights,” said Scott Habeeb, principal at Salem High School. “I am excited to see how this documentary inspires our players, students, faculty and city to rally around and support each other not only through athletics, but in everyday life.” After learning of the Salem fan tradition, U.S. Cellular chose the school for one of its “A Season of Tradition” documentary videos.

High-concept store offers unique customer experience GALAX, Va.  – To make shopping for wireless service an easy and enjoyable experience for its customers in Galax, U.S. Cellular relocated a new retail location at 1011 East Stuart Drive. The new high-engagement store layout shows off the latest devices, accessories and technology, and it was designed with customers in mind. “ At U.S. Cellular, we focus on providing the best wireless experience for our customers through positive store interactions and the most knowledgeable associates in the industry ,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South . “We’re thrilled to bring this high-concept store to Galax , and we encourage everyone to stop in and learn about how you can get national coverage and a high-quality network that works where you live, work and play.” This highly experiential store was built with state-of-the-art features that make shopping for the lates

  LEXINGTON, Va. – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced that Lexington residents now have new access to 4G LTE services. In 2015 the company is adding more than 600 4G LTE cell sites across the country, and expanding existing 4G LTE service in 10 states. By the end of the year, 98 percent of U.S. Cellular customers will have access to 4G LTE speeds. In addition to Lexington this latest U.S. Cellular network expansion brings additional 4G LTE service to areas in:   Buffalo Forge, Denmark, Kerrs Creek, Mechanicsvlle, Timber Ridge and Buffalo Bend also have access; and in Natural Bridge Station, Fancy Hill, Gilmore Mills, Greenlee and Piney Grove.   In other states: California, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, West Virginia and Washington.     “We are a wireless carrier with national coverage that keeps our customers connected in the places where life happens, even where you least expect

According to the 2015 Farmers’ Almanac, Virginia’s fall foliage colors will peak Oct. 12-28 inland and Oct. 19-Nov. 4 in the coastal areas.   Planning a relaxing getaway to enjoy the fall season can be done at the touch of a button with today’s mobile devices, and sites like http://dof.virginia.gov/fall/index.htm offer some great ideas for scenic byways and some of the state’s most majestic forests. Whatever the reason people travel or wherever they go, studies show that mobile devices are becoming a prominent travel resource. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Cellular Better Moments Survey, 68 percent of smartphone owners used their smartphones to assist them while traveling. Free apps available on smartphones can help save travelers time and money while booking trips and arranging itineraries.    Every autumn travelers journey to Virginia from all over the world to experience the crisp air, comfortable temperatures and fall foliage.   Affectionately called “lea

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