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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

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

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

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

U.S. Cellular Experts Help Runners Use Their Wireless Devices According to Running USA , there were an estimated 720 U.S. marathons and more than 500,000 marathon finishers in 2011. As the weather warms up, thousands of runners will begin training for and participating in 5k and 10k races and half and full marathons across the United States. While gearing up for the big race, many will rely on their smartphones to help them achieve their goals. “Today’s cutting-edge devices can do so much to help runners train and plan for competition at any level,” said Frank Jacquez, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “There are a lot of free apps available for runners and marathoners that can organize their training and turn their devices into both a personal trainer and motivator.” Whether people are developing a training program, plotting split times for a marathon course, tracking their pace and distance or motivating themselves with good music, smartphones offer a