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WIRELESS ACCESSORIES MAKE FUN, AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY GIFTS

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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

Connected Devices Help Holiday Travelers Keep Home Sweet Home Safe

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According to the FBI, a home burglary occurs on average every 20 seconds in the U.S.1, fortunately, the latest connected home devices can provide holiday travelers with remote access to monitor and manage a variety of functions to help keep their homes secure, no matter where their journey leads. November is the start of a very busy season for many. With family visiting for Thanksgiving, football in full swing, Black Friday shopping and frequent traveling, it is easy to let things slide at our favorite place, our home. Worrying about your home is the last thing you want to do while spending time with loved ones, and with today’s connected devices that can be accessed from anywhere via smartphones such as iPhone X or the Galaxy Note8, homes can easily be protected and controlled. Almost one third of smartphone owners recently surveyed by U.S. Cellular said they use their device to control their home security system, lighting or other smart home technology at least once a day, with

APPS TO MAKE YOUR HALLOWEEN FANGTASTIC

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As Halloween approaches, kids start dreaming of endless supplies of candy, and parents think about how to keep their Trick or Treaters safer as they roam the neighborhood streets. U.S. Cellular has tips on how to use smartphones to get into the holiday’s spooky spirit. In addition to important safety apps, there are some frighteningly good apps that adults can download to become more creative, and a better ghostbuster. “Halloween is a family-favorite holiday, and U.S. Cellular has ideas on how to use your smartphone – like the iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy Note8 – to have fun while also keeping tabs on kids as they Trick or Treat,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South, “At Halloween – and throughout the year – U.S. Cellular’s reliable network makes it easier than ever to access and share information and engage in fun, enriching activities with family members.” Now, you can use your mobile device in a variety of ways this Halloween: • Famil

Northern Garrett County High School Coach Houser Among the Top 50 Coaches in U.S. Cellular's Most Valuable Coach Program; Voting Starts Today

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GARRETT COUNTY, Md. (Sept. 19, 2017) – Today, U.S. Cellular announced the Top 50 nominees for its Most Valuable Coach program, and Jonathan Houser from Northern Garrett High School in Accident is among them. After thousands of nominations were submitted, these Top 50 coaches are now listed on TheMostValuableCoach.com. At the end of the program, the winning coach will receive a $50,000 donation to the charitable organization of their choosing or their high school athletic department, a trip to Orlando, Fla., and on-field recognition at the Under Armour High School All-America Game. U.S. Cellular’s Most Valuable Coach program honors high school coaches who lead by example, strengthen their teams and give back to their communities. The public can vote for their favorite coach among the Top 50 nominees between now and 11:59 a.m. CT on Oct. 9 at TheMostValuableCoach.com . The 15 coaches earning the most votes will advance to the final round of voting. U.S. Cellular will award each F

U.S. CELLULAR WIRELESS TIPS FOR ANY STORMY SKIES AHEAD, Memorial Day Travel to Hit 12-Year High

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, According to a just released AAA report , travelers hitting the road will be at a 12-year high this Memorial Day weekend and with it, weather forecasters predict that weather could be stormy for areas in the central and eastern United States. So how do you best prepare? What resources do you use? The Internet, newspaper, radio, social media and television are great. Don’t forget about that device in your pocket or purse – a smartphone. A recent U.S. Cellular survey indicated that 93 percent of smartphone owners use their device to check the weather forecast once a month or more¹. During unpredictable spring and summer weather, people can rely on their mobile devices to stay informed, prepared and connected with a variety of apps and accessories when severe weather threatens or hits. “The weather can change in an instant. Smartphones, such as the iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy S8, can help you stay a step ahead of Mother Nature,” said Nathan Waddell, U.S. Cellular’s director of sal

Why 4G LTE Works for Maryland, Virginia & West Virginia Business

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By Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic Life's moving faster than ever before, and our mobile devices must keep pace with our hectic lives. Now, 4G LTE speeds and cutting-edge devices provide significantly faster connections, along with better performance, capabilities and services.  U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) brought 4G LTE service to select cities in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia in 2012 to elevate their customers' wireless experience and simplify and enhance the way they access information. But it’s not just consumers who can realize the benefits of 4G LTE; it offers huge advantages for area businesses. A recent survey reported by management consultant company Arthur D. Little found that when using 4G LTE in the workplace, 67 percent of U.S. organizations have seen increased productivity, 47 percent cut costs, and 39 percent won more business. More than 75 percent also said 4G LTE helped their organizations innovate and better compe

Top 100 List Reveals Schools Close to the Cash in U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities Campaign

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Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign is entering its final weeks and the competition is heating up for the schools that are close to the Top 18, with the chance to earn up to $150,000 on the line. Six schools in the Mid-Atlantic region placed on the Top 100 list this week: Fuqua School, Farmville, Va., #28 Buckhannon-Upshur High School, W.Va., #45 Keyser High School in Keyser, W.Va., #56 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #58 St. Paul Elementary School, Cana, Va., #67  St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #88 While more than 57,000 votes have been cast since the $1 million nationwide campaign launched on September 14, only a handful of votes separate 18th ranked Greenville Elementary School in Greenville, Wis., from Hugo Middle School in Hugo, Okla., which sits at the 19th spot. “There is a lot of shuffling between the schools inside the

U.S. Cellular Offers Free Charging Stations at Local Stores in Beckley, Fayetteville, Lewisburg, Princeton & Summersville

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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

Mobile Devices Help Keep Kids’ Brains & Bodies Active over Summer Break

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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

Well Cell Phone Does Not Mean Plans Are Down Drain

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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

U.S. Cellular to Host Free Device Workshops in Beckley, Fayetteville, Lewisburg and Summersville

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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 Offers Free Smartphone Workshops in Morgantown Area

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Customers get hands-on experience learning about basic smartphone features and how to customize their device to fit their lifestyle Not all smartphone customers are the same. They each use their devices in different ways to enhance and simplify their lives and there are endless personalization options to let them customize it to fit their lifestyle.  For smartphone customers or wireless customers thinking about making the switch to a smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) offers free Device Workshop throughout the area to help local residents learn about and maximize all the features on their Android™-powered, Windows® Phone and BlackBerry® devices, and they are free and open to everyone.  “With constant access to your e-mails, social media sites, helpful apps and the Internet, you can stay connected and organized with a smartphone, no matter where your busy life takes you,” said Frank Jacquez, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic, “Customers who switch to U.S. Ce

Jump-start Your Race Training with Your Smartphone

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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