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Smartphones Serve as Back to School Command Center Roanoke, Va.  -- Back to school is a busy season that can be a hectic time for parents, students and teachers alike, but the latest wireless technology tools can help make the school year run smoother. Turn your smartphone or tablet into a “Back-to-School Command Center” with everything you need to plan, prep and navigate your child’s school year.  Your smartphone can help simplify your life, save time and enhance learning according to a recent U.S. Cellular customer survey. Half of the U.S. Cellular customers with children who participated in the wireless carrier’s online survey¹ said that they used educational activities on a mobile device with their children. Of those customers, 33 percent use math apps, 22 percent use reading apps, and 20 percent use pre-school learning apps.   “There are so many ways that your smartphone can help you kick off the school year, from capturing the first day of school, to organ

Smartphones can be used to make saving money simpler and easier September is National Coupon Month, and while Juniper Research reports that only about one percent of all print coupons issued are ever redeemed, mobile coupon redemption rates are 10 times higher, a clear indication that mobile access to coupons makes it easier than ever to save. Coupons often go unused because they are forgotten or lost, but with smartphones savings can be stored and available at a moment’s notice. According to a recent survey¹, 39 percent of U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) smartphone users said they use their mobile device for shopping and of those, 54 percent regularly use it to find and use coupons. One popular app that mobile couponers use is The Coupons App , which gives users real-time coupons and deals each day for nearby places. Download this free app from the Google Play Store and get regular updates on the best coupons in your area right on your device with U.S. Cellular’s h

DENTALPLANS.COM NAMED TO INC. 5000 LIST FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW The Company Ranked 253rd Among Florida Companies PLANTATION, FL. (Aug. 21, 2013)—For the third year in a row, DentalPlans.com has been named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing private companies in the United States ranking 4,469. DentalPlans.com reported an impressive 3-year growth of 52 percent and added 38 jobs between 2009 and 2012. The Inc. 5000 list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy, America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. “We are thrilled once again to be named to the Inc. 5000 list,” states Jennifer Stoll, president of DentalPlans.com. “These are the most dynamic, fastest-growing companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems. DentalPlans.com continues to educate consumers about dental savings plans, deliver top-notch customer service, and bring access to affordable, quality dental procedures to thousands of consumers witho

    High-concept store offers unique customer experience FARMVILLE, Va. (July 31, 2013) – Whether you prefer to call and text or you are a technology enthusiast who wants all the bells and whistles of a power-packed smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) encourages customers to visit its relocated location in Farmville at 1425 S. Main St. starting July 31.  The highly experiential store has a 2 ,500-sq.ft. showroom, which is now 75 percent larger, and features three phone bars designed to allow customers hands-on access to mobile devices and interactive touch screens to compare similar devices and plans side-by-side . It has a lounge area for customers and U.S. Cellular associates to engage in a more comfortable shopping experience.  “At U.S. Cellular, we treat our customers like neighbors not numbers, and our stores are designed with them in mind,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We’re t

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Company to provide wireless safety tips, demo Family Protector app on-site WILKESBORO, N.C. (July 15, 2013) – U.S. Cellular has partnered with the Wilkesboro Fire and Police Departments to hold a free Safety Day for area residents on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the retail store located at 1809 US Highway 421. At this event, U.S. Cellular will provide free hot dogs and beverages, face painting, games and educational opportunities for children of all ages, temporary tattoos and the opportunity to take pictures with U.S. Cellular’s giant cellphone, Cellby. In addition, during select times: the Wilkesboro Police Department will be doing car seat checks from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and the Wilkesboro Fire Department will be conducting Fire Truck tours from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. In addition, U.S. Cellular will provide safety tips and demonstrate some of the latest apps and technologies to help give families peace of mind. Families are already rel