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U.S. Cellular Highlights Sofia Salon, Founder of The Longest Day Beckley WV Rock-a-Thon in Future of Good Program

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Register for the next The Longest Day Beckley WV Rock-a-Thon http://act.alz.org/goto/beckleywvrocks U.S. Cellular today announced Sofia Salon of Daniels, founder of The Longest Day WV Beckley Rock-a-Thon supporting the West Virginia Alzheimer’s Association and Raleigh County Commission on Aging as one of 15 young humanitarians selected for the company’s 2017 The Future of Good program. The wireless carrier contributed $1,000 to Sofia Salon toward her Rock-a-Thon. This is part of a total of $42,000 consisting of in-kind and monetary contributions to help youth continue building The Future of Good. Salon was selected for this program by U.S. Cellular following a nationwide search and is featured on TheFutureOfGood.com to tell the unique story of how her cause is impacting the local community. “Alzheimer’s is a disease that impacts everyone. Many people shy away from family members that have Alzheimer’s but that is when they need them most. Families members can work toget

Mobile Payments Can Make Holiday Shopping Easier

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

U.S. Cellular and Senator Capito Announce Launch of Wireless Service in Paw Paw, West Virginia

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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