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U.S. CELLULAR PARENT-CHILD AGREEMENT HELPS FAMILIES AGREE ON RULES FOR CELL PHONE USAGE Agreement suggests guidelines for children receiving their first mobile phone ROANOKE, Va. As more children begin getting their first mobile phones, parents are challenged with ensuring their kids are using their phones responsibly, courteously and safely. To make this milestone easier on both parents and kids, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has developed a Parent-Child Agreement that can guide the conversations parents and children have about cell phone usage. The Parent-Child Agreement was developed in response to data from U.S. Cellular’s Better Moments online survey¹, which found that half of U.S. Cellular customers with children say their kids currently own mobile phones. In addition, while 91 percent of parents set mobile phone usage guidelines for their children, 63 percent indicated they would find it helpful to have an agreement to guide their ability to supervise children’s us

U.S. Cellular is continuing its commitment to schools with the Calling All Teachers campaign starting in August and Calling All Communities campaign returning in November. U.S. Cellular is giving $500,000 to help teachers fund projects to enhance their students’ learning experience and another $500,000 for schools to improve their educational resources. “We are bringing back both our Calling All Teachers and Calling All Communities campaigns this year to continue our support of teachers and students,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “U.S. Cellular is committed to education and these campaigns are an example of how we invest in our communities.” Throughout the summer, U.S. Cellular associates are encouraging teachers to organize their projects for the start of Calling All Teachers. From August 1 to September 16, public school teachers in West Virginia and other selected states can register online at DonorsChoose.org, affiliate as a U.S.

Family Protector creates Better Moments with additional safety measures for children and peace of mind for parents A recent survey ¹ conducted by U.S. Cellular found that nearly half of their customers say their biggest cell phone concern is access or exposure to questionable content. To deliver peace of mind to these customers, U.S. Cellular is offering its new Family Protector app to help users monitor device usage. Families are already relying on technology in their daily lives and U.S. Cellular is providing tools, such as the Family Protector app, to help people use this technology to enjoy Better Moments with family. Parents see great value in giving their children their first cell phone. In fact, 85 percent of parents say being prepared for emergency communications is a deciding factor to purchase a phone. “Whether at home or on-the-go, families are using mobile devices to make their lives easier, more efficient and meaningful,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. C

Company to offer Local Device Workshops and Parent-Child Agreement for Children’s First Mobile Phones Life’s best moments sometimes happen when least expected — and wireless technology can help make them better and more frequent for families and friends. So say customers of U.S. Cellular who participated in the wireless carrier’s Better Moments online survey¹ last month. Seventy-six percent of respondents say their mobile devices save them time and an equal number say it makes their lives easier. In addition, one in three says their mobile device has improved their relationships with their children. Interestingly, the survey found that even though texting, email, social media, picture messaging and video chat have all become hugely popular forms of communication on mobile phones, nearly 75 percent of respondents said that there’s still nothing like picking up the phone and hearing someone’s voice. Seventy-three percent said phone calls still improve their relationships more than a

U.S. Cellular Offers Free Classes to Help Smartphone & Tablet Users Get Most out of Their Device Summer is a great time to kick back and relax. According to a survey by U.S. Cellular , 78 percent of smartphone users will use their devices on vacation this year to keep in touch. As the summer heats up, U.S. Cellular will offer a free Device Workshops for wireless customers looking to make the switch to a smartphone or tablet, or simply to upgrade their device. 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® 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note II. “Smartphones continue to be our go-to, all-in-one gadget,” said Dana Dorcas, 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 progra

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

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