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Smartphone Apps that help take the Headache and Hassle out of 2016 Memorial Day Travel From U.S. Cellular

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  ROANOKE, Va. (May 23, 2016) – With Memorial Day at the end of the week and AAA predicting a record 38 million* people packing their bags to kick off the summer travel season-- things may get a little hectic. This year, smartphone users are putting wireless devices to work to simplify their journey and keep on schedule. In fact, using these devices for travel purposes is on the rise. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, 76 percent¹ of smartphone owners used their phone to assist them while traveling in 2015, up from 68 percent in 2014. “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 traffi