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U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced today that it will begin offering its postpaid service in more than 460 Walmart stores across the country, including 47 stores in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Customers can select from U.S. Cellular’s value-packed plans and enjoy all of the carrier’s unique benefits, such as the only points-based rewards program in wireless, no new contract after the first one ends and free incoming calls, texts and picture messages. “Bringing our postpaid service to Walmart provides consumers with another option when they’re shopping for wireless,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We look forward to showing Walmart customers that a better relationship with their wireless carrier is possible by providing the best customer experience and treating our customers like neighbors, not numbers.” Postpaid service is available in the Mid-Atlantic at the following Walmart locations: Walmart, 125 Clarion

U.S. Cellular recommends apps to save on groceries and restaurants September is National Coupon Month. Whether you’re a seasoned coupon shopper or a beginner you can save by using your mobile device to find and use coupons, compare prices or receive deal notifications. There are currently 1.8 billion smartphones in the U.S. and as that number increases, mobile couponing is expected to rise along with it. Research by the Yankee Group suggests that mobile couponing will increase in 2013 to 66.9 billion coupons redeemed. “In honor of National Coupon Month, why not put your device to work for you by downloading a few mobile couponing apps?” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “At U.S. Cellular, we know that your phone simplifies and enhances your life, which is why we provide a high-speed nationwide network to keep you connected to the apps and information you want when you need it.” The following free apps are available in the Google Play store

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) continues to invest in its high-speed nationwide network with a new cell tower in Junction. The site increases U.S. Cellular’s coverage in parts of Burlington, Purgitsville and Romney areas, and is one of more than 250 towers U.S. Cellular has built across the state. “We’re committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “This network enhancement will help our customers stay connected to friends and family.” With U.S. Cellular’s nationwide network, websites open fast and emails download quickly on the company’s smartphone and mobile tablet lineup that includes the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. To select locations for new towers, U.S. Cellular has teams of system performance engineers who drive through the company’s network coverage area, sometimes hundreds of miles a day, to test the signal strength and call

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has named Brandi McCune the retail area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. She has 12 years of wireless phone experience with U.S. Cellular and is a native of the greater Summersville area. Brandi began her leadership journey with U.S. Cellular working at the Summersville Walmart in September 2000. She was named sales manager in 2004 and promoted to store manager in September 2008. She is a native of Hico, West Virginia. “Brandi’s knowledge of the company and commitment to serving customers are some of the reasons consumers who switch to U.S. Cellular are the happiest customers in wireless,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “She has held all positions in the retail channel which effectively prepared her for this new role. Brandi has advanced her career with the highest level of professionalism and passion.” About U.S. Cellular U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leadi

U.S. Cellular Launches New Campaign to Help Those in Dysfunctional Wireless Relationships A study by U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) indicates that 43 percent of individuals are in the “seven year itch” phase with their wireless provider, noting they are comfortable but suspect they are missing out on something better. Out of the 1,208 participants polled across four regions of the country, 56 percent of the respondents admitted to being unhappy with their carrier over the past year but only 35 percent of all respondents have ever broken up with their provider. In spite of this overall dissatisfaction, respondents are hesitant to call it quits. It’s no secret that people are frustrated with their wireless experience, but people tolerate less because they don’t believe there is a better option. More than one-third (37 percent) of respondents say they stick with their current provider because they believe all carriers are the same, it is too much trouble to switch carriers, or they don’t

As area residents continue to recover from the impact of weekend storms that left millions in the region without power, U.S. Cellular is providing charging stations at its retail stores throughout the area. Residents can power up their cell phones, make complimentary phone calls to loved ones and access the Internet. U.S. Cellular customers can also switch out their dead or dying cell phone batteries for a fully charged one for free through the company's industry-leading Battery Swap program. All area stores have power with the exception of the Fayetteville store. The store will still be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily to sell and exchange batteries and cell phone chargers, despite the lack of power. (While Supplies Last) "Our top priority is making sure we are here for our customers when they need us," said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. "That's why we've opened our stores to meet the needs of our neighbors

As children anxiously await the start of their summer breaks, many parents are wondering how they are going to entertain their kids, while also keeping their brains and bodies active. With more than 75 percent of children age 2 to 13 having access to smartphones, according to PlayScience, U.S. Cellular is recommending mobile apps to help parents reinforce learning and find ways to keep their children busy and occupied throughout the coming months.  “Today’s smartphones, such as the Samsung Aviator, provide several educational applications that can keep kids’ minds fresh during their long breaks from the classroom,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “Not only can smartphones help parents organize and simplify their lives, these cutting-edge devices are a fun and interactive way for kids to learn over the summer months.”  Whether a child is borrowing his or her parent’s smartphone or using a mobile tablet, such as U.S. Cellular’s Samsung Gal

U.S. Cellular Offers Steps to Revive Wet Wireless Devices A day at the beach, lake or pool is a great way to beat the heat this summer. But what if your cell phone is an unintended recipient of water?    Has this happened to you? Well, you are not alone. Recent studies show that more than 30 percent of people have accidentally got their cell phone wet or dropped it in water at some point. Whether you go swimming with a cell phone in your pocket or are the victim of a device that falls in the sink, a pet’s water bowl or even worse — the toilet, U.S. Cellular has some simple steps to help revive a phone, so your plans don’t go down the drain: Step 1 – If your phone does not turn off when it gets wet, power it down immediately. Once the power is off, remove the battery. Step 2 – Remove any skins, covers or faceplates. Grab a towel and remove as much excess water from the phone as you can. If you have a flip phone, you should open it up, so air can reach the keypad. Step 3

Online presales begin June 12 U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. and the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide, have announced that the 4G LTETM Samsung Galaxy S® III will be available for customers to preorder on June 12 and will be in stores and online in July. Customers will have the option to prepay for the device beginning June 12 and sign up for updates on June 5 at uscellular.com/gs3. The Galaxy S III smartphone will be offered in a 16 GB version in Marble White and Pebble Blue and a 32 GB version in Marble White. Pricing will be available when the presale begins on June 12. Customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy S III from U.S. Cellular receive benefits no one else offers, including new devices faster without resigning contracts, free Battery Swap and the only points-based rewards program in the industry. “We’re eager to get this iconic smartphone into the hands of our customers s

Classes will help smartphone users get most out of their device, customize it to fit lifestyle Smartphone sales will exceed 1 billion devices by 2016, according to IMS Research. For wireless customers looking to make the switch to a smartphone or tablet or simply upgrade their device, U.S. Cellular will offer free Device Workshops in your area throughout the month. U.S. Cellular associates will help attendees get the most out of the features on their Android-powered, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 . The workshops are open to everyone. Please call the store to RSVP .               “Smartphones continue to be our go-to, all-in-one gadget,” said Frank Jacquez, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “Android-powered devices have access to nearly half a million apps along with digital movies, books and music. Customers who switch to U.S. Cellular join the only points-based rewards program i