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U.S. Cellular Offers Gift Ideas to Help Shoppers Stay Connected Within Holiday Budget ’Tis the season to make your holiday shopping list. After all, the average shopper purchased 14 gifts and spent $935 during the last holiday season, according to WebsiteSetup’s Holiday E-Commerce Shopping and Marketing Statistics for 2016. Smartphones are always among the hottest holiday gifts, and you can count on wireless carriers offering deals on the latest devices from Apple, Samsung and LG throughout the holiday season. In addition, wearable technology has become more affordable, fashionable, smaller and popular. U.S. Cellular’s annual consumer survey indicated that one in three consumers owned a wearable connected device, while about 40 percent were likely to purchase one within the next year.¹ And while the survey found that cases and chargers are the most frequently purchased accessories, there are a variety of other tech items that make fun and useful holiday gifts for the whole fam

FROM FITNESS TO FUN, MOBILE ACCESSORIES HAVE HOLIDAY SHOPPING LISTS COVERED While wireless accessories, such as cases, chargers and skins are still important to have, these days accessories can fly, entertain and even ensure safety. This new wave of accessories has created entertainment and organizational hubs that continue to grow in popularity. ABI Research forecasts that global revenues for mobile accessories will grow to $101 billion in 2020. Wireless devices continue to be utilized for more than just a call or text. A recent U.S. Cellular survey indicated that 94 percent of smartphone owners used their device to keep themselves entertained, while 49 percent utilized smart home technology or connected home devices.* “Mobile accessories are popular because they continue to simplify and enhance your life,” said Nathan Waddell, U.S. Cellular’s director of sales in the Mid-South. “When paired with a smartphone, such as the iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy S7, it is easier to stay fit