Smartphones Help Simplify Summer Vacation Planning & Keep Travelers Connected
U.S. Cellular survey reveals top reasons mobile vacationers use devices while traveling As the temperatures rise, people look forward to the annual family vacation, often the highlight of the summer. Thanks to advances in mobile technology, travelers can find new ways to use their mobile device to simplify and enhance their vacation experience. A recent survey by U.S. Cellular found that three in five customers, or “Mobile Vacationers,” use their mobile device to help plan or take a vacation. U.S. Cellular wireless users indicated that keeping in touch with loved ones was driving this mobile usage, along with wanting to share travel experiences and planning travel. Based on these insights from “Mobile Vacationers,” a smartphone or tablet can be an essential part of the traveler’s toolkit. “Summer vacations are a time to create memories, and your mobile device can make it easy for you to share these memories and stay connected,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular i