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Springtime is the perfect time of year to get a garden or landscape project started, whether you’ve already developed a green thumb or are new to the gardening scene. Now, with the help of a smartphone, such as the Apple iPhone® 5s, and some creative apps, both novice and experienced gardeners can simplify and enhance growing their gardens and planting the seeds for savings.   According to the National Gardening Association, an average well-maintained garden can yield up to $500 worth of produce, which can help families save money at the grocery store.  “Whether the desire to see your garden blossom is driven by saving money, simply to add curb appeal to your home, or create a backyard oasis, there are a host of great apps that can ensure you’re choosing the right seeds and plants for your climate and conditions, and protecting your investment in your garden,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South, “Mobile devices can definitely simplify and

Smartphones Serve as Back to School Command Center Roanoke, Va.  -- Back to school is a busy season that can be a hectic time for parents, students and teachers alike, but the latest wireless technology tools can help make the school year run smoother. Turn your smartphone or tablet into a “Back-to-School Command Center” with everything you need to plan, prep and navigate your child’s school year.  Your smartphone can help simplify your life, save time and enhance learning according to a recent U.S. Cellular customer survey. Half of the U.S. Cellular customers with children who participated in the wireless carrier’s online survey¹ said that they used educational activities on a mobile device with their children. Of those customers, 33 percent use math apps, 22 percent use reading apps, and 20 percent use pre-school learning apps.   “There are so many ways that your smartphone can help you kick off the school year, from capturing the first day of school, to organ

Company to provide wireless safety tips, demo Family Protector app on-site WILKESBORO, N.C. (July 15, 2013) – U.S. Cellular has partnered with the Wilkesboro Fire and Police Departments to hold a free Safety Day for area residents on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the retail store located at 1809 US Highway 421. At this event, U.S. Cellular will provide free hot dogs and beverages, face painting, games and educational opportunities for children of all ages, temporary tattoos and the opportunity to take pictures with U.S. Cellular’s giant cellphone, Cellby. In addition, during select times: the Wilkesboro Police Department will be doing car seat checks from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and the Wilkesboro Fire Department will be conducting Fire Truck tours from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. In addition, U.S. Cellular will provide safety tips and demonstrate some of the latest apps and technologies to help give families peace of mind. Families are already rel

U.S. CELLULAR PARENT-CHILD AGREEMENT HELPS FAMILIES AGREE ON RULES FOR CELL PHONE USAGE Agreement suggests guidelines for children receiving their first mobile phone ROANOKE, Va. As more children begin getting their first mobile phones, parents are challenged with ensuring their kids are using their phones responsibly, courteously and safely. To make this milestone easier on both parents and kids, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has developed a Parent-Child Agreement that can guide the conversations parents and children have about cell phone usage. The Parent-Child Agreement was developed in response to data from U.S. Cellular’s Better Moments online survey¹, which found that half of U.S. Cellular customers with children say their kids currently own mobile phones. In addition, while 91 percent of parents set mobile phone usage guidelines for their children, 63 percent indicated they would find it helpful to have an agreement to guide their ability to supervise children’s us

Family Protector creates Better Moments with additional safety measures for children and peace of mind for parents A recent survey ¹ conducted by U.S. Cellular found that nearly half of their customers say their biggest cell phone concern is access or exposure to questionable content. To deliver peace of mind to these customers, U.S. Cellular is offering its new Family Protector app to help users monitor device usage. Families are already relying on technology in their daily lives and U.S. Cellular is providing tools, such as the Family Protector app, to help people use this technology to enjoy Better Moments with family. Parents see great value in giving their children their first cell phone. In fact, 85 percent of parents say being prepared for emergency communications is a deciding factor to purchase a phone. “Whether at home or on-the-go, families are using mobile devices to make their lives easier, more efficient and meaningful,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. C

Company to offer Local Device Workshops and Parent-Child Agreement for Children’s First Mobile Phones Life’s best moments sometimes happen when least expected — and wireless technology can help make them better and more frequent for families and friends. So say customers of U.S. Cellular who participated in the wireless carrier’s Better Moments online survey¹ last month. Seventy-six percent of respondents say their mobile devices save them time and an equal number say it makes their lives easier. In addition, one in three says their mobile device has improved their relationships with their children. Interestingly, the survey found that even though texting, email, social media, picture messaging and video chat have all become hugely popular forms of communication on mobile phones, nearly 75 percent of respondents said that there’s still nothing like picking up the phone and hearing someone’s voice. Seventy-three percent said phone calls still improve their relationships more than a