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  KEYSVILLE, Va.  – Millions of Americans have never traveled or left the state they grew up in. Many have dreamed of taking a special trip, but lacked the time or opportunity to do so. In fact, almost 40 percent, or two out of five Virginians have never traveled across the country. This summer, U.S. Cellular, a wireless carrier offering national network coverage, teamed up with award-winning television personality, chef, and food writer Andrew Zimmern to premiere “Big Country,” a five-episode digital series where the mobile carrier and Zimmern find deserving customers from across the U.S., including Debbie Forrester from Keysville, Virginia and take them to places they’ve always wanted to visit, including New York City, Portland, Maine; Bend, Ore. and San Francisco. “Big Country” is brought to you by U.S. Cellular and began airing July 20 online at www.USCellular.com/BigCountry , as well as on uLive.com, FoodNetwork.com and TravelChannel.com. Edited vi

More than 50 Percent of Consumers in the Southern States are Unhappy with their Wireless Provider in New Study from U.S. Cellular ------------------------------------------------- U.S. Cellular Launches New Campaign to Help Those in Dysfunctional Wireless Relationships ROANOKE, Va .   (July 16, 2012) – A study announced today by U.S. Cellular ( NYSE : USM) indicates that 43 percent of individuals in the Southern states, which includes Virginia, are in the “seven year itch” phase with their wireless provider, noting they are comfortable but suspect they are missing out on something better. Although 58 percent of the respondents admitted to being unhappy with their carrier over the past year, 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 t