Smartphone Apps that help take the Headache and Hassle out of 2016 Memorial Day Travel From U.S. Cellular
“People can
manage transportation, lodging, adventures and meals from the palm of their hand,”
said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Mid-South, “U.S.
Cellular provides access to high-quality networks that keeps people connected
in their backyard and across the country, while giving them up-to-the-minute
knowledge to make more informed decisions and avoid travel hassles.”
Although
inconveniences like traffic jams, flight delays and road construction are
unavoidable, using these free apps can help make travel less cumbersome for the
upcoming holiday:
· GateGuru: While passengers report record wait times at
airport security this app covers over 204 airports across the United States,
Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. View
and post airport security wait times and see a list of reviews, tips and photos
from travelers.
· WAZE: Waze
is the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Join drivers
in your area who share real-time traffic & road info to save time, gas money
through collaboration. You can also actively report accidents
and other hazards you see on the road.
· VDOT511: As
the official source of traffic information from the Virginia Department of
Transportation, this map based interface provides access to current and future
road work, current incidents and traffic speeds, winter road conditions,
scheduled bridge openings, and other events across the state. In addition, over
800 live video feeds are available to view in real-time from the state's
roadside traffic cameras, with the ability to swipe to quickly move between
cameras along a roadway.
· iExit: Ready
for that much needed highway break? This app tells you what's at upcoming exits when you're on the highway. It
uses your device's location to determine where you are on the highway, and then
displays upcoming exits in real time.
U.S.
Cellular also recommends these five free travel apps to help plan and enhance vacations:
· TripIt: By
forwarding confirmation emails from airlines, hotels and restaurants, TripIt
creates a detailed itinerary in one place. Users can access their plans on any
device. The app also links to Google Maps to provide directions.
· Uber: Users
can avoid taxi lines and get a reliable ride in minutes from Uber. The app
connects to a phone’s GPS signal to find a driver near its location and
provides a fare estimate. Users also can watch their driver arrive and leave
anonymous feedback for future customers.
· Currency Converter: Traveling outside the United States can present a different set of
travel challenges, including determining the exchange rate. This app contains
more than 190 currencies and updates exchange rates frequently. Users also can set
favorites used most often for quick access.
· OpenTable: New
food and restaurants are often highlights of any trip and finding the best
options in a new city can be difficult. With this app, travelers can read
reviews, look at menus and make reservations. If plans change, travelers can
make adjustments through the app.
· Dropbox: This
is commonly used to share work files and store other important documents, and
it can be used for travel as well. Create a picture folder to upload photos at
the end of each day. This frees up memory on a device and ensures users have
properly stored their memories.
“We hope
our friends and family have the most fun, relaxing vacations in 2016,” Waddell said.
“If you have any questions or need a car charger before you head out of town,
stop in to see any of our helpful associates.”
¹ Between
Nov. 12-21, 2015, a total of 735 online interviews were conducted among a
nationally representative sample by Consumer Insights, in partnership with
Maritz CX.
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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 is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the
United States, providing national network coverage 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 a high-quality network in big and small cities and rural
communities, and currently, 99 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE
speeds. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Champion
in 2014 for the third time in four years. To learn more about U.S. Cellular,
visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news,
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*Source: AAA/IHS Travel Forecast 2016.
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