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It’s a horrible, cringe-worthy moment when a smartphone falls into a sink, puddle, pool – or worse: a toilet – and gets wet. It happens to most people at some point, so it’s smart to be prepared with a plan to recover and restore the phone if it ever becomes waterlogged. Many people panic when their phones get wet, worried that their contacts, photos and other data are gone forever. Their first reactions are often to frantically press all the buttons, attempt to fix it with a hair dryer, or even stick it in the oven to dry. None of these “solutions” work, however. U.S. Cellular recommends keeping a cool head and following the tips below to help save your phone. • Act fast. Retrieve the smartphone as quickly as possible, taking it out of the pool, bathtub or toilet right away. The longer it’s submerged in liquid, the more likely it is to be irrevocably damaged. • Take out the battery. Before doing anything else, take out the battery. If the phone doesn’t have a removable b

Pokémon Go has exploded in the U.S. recently. You can see people playing the game everywhere, unfortunately even in places and situations that are inappropriate. July is National Cellphone Courtesy Month, and with the release of Pokémon Go, there is a unique opportunity to ensure smartphone users are aware of common etiquette tips while still enjoying their devices. U.S. Cellular has spotlighted the most common mobile device etiquette breaches and offered smartphone users a few easy tips to avoid them. A few to keep in mind, especially when playing Pokémon Go: -       Be aware of your surroundings. o   Some places are inappropriate for playing games, such as cemeteries, places of worship, hospitals and other solemn occasions. o   Stay away from areas that you wouldn’t normally feel safe. o   Be mindful of how you appear playing the game and where you play. Remember, not everyone is acquainted with the game. -       If you are going into a store or restaurant while playing, it may

U.S. Cellular has added additional mobile charging stations and Wi-Fi hot spots based on community needs at the command centers in Rainelle, White Sulphur Springs and at Midland Trail High School in Hico.   Earlier this week the company provided disaster relief kits containing car and wall chargers, remote backup battery back ups for communities in Greenbrier and Rupert.   In an effort to aid residents affected by flooding, U.S. Cellular is donating $5,000 to the American Red Cross for relief efforts.   U.S. Cellular is offering phone charging, “loaner” cell phones and Wi-Fi access at retail locations in Beckley, Fayetteville, Lewisburg and Summersville in West Virginia and Covington, Virginia.   Residents can contact loved ones and make phone calls at the following locations: Ansted Baptist Church Shelter 146 Holley St Ansted, WV 25812 Rainelle Command Center NEW* (in Kroger Parking lot) 406 John Raine Drive Rainelle, WV 25962 White Sulphur Springs C

In an effort to aid residents affected by flooding, U.S. Cellular is donating $5,000 to the American Red Cross for relief efforts.   U.S. Cellular is also offering phone charging, “loaner” cell phones and Wi-Fi access at locations in Beckley, Fayetteville, Lewisburg and Summersville in West Virginia and Covington, Virginia.   Associates are also traveling to other areas to serve people including Ansted Baptist Church Shelter and Richwood Volunteer Fire Department (WV). Residents can contact loved ones and make phone calls at the following locations: Ansted Baptist Church Shelter NEW* 146 Holley St Ansted, WV 25812 (304) 658-4321 Richwood Volunteer Fire Department (Charging truck in route) NEW* 10 White Ave.   Richwood, WV 26261 We R Wireless (An authorized U.S. Cellular agent location)  NEW* U.S. Cellular Authorized Agent - We R Wireless 919 S. Craig Avenue Covington, VA 24426 Phone: (540) 965-1152 M-F 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 1 – 5p

In an effort to aid residents affected by flooding, U.S. Cellular is offering phone charging, “loaner” cell phones and Wi-Fi access at locations in Beckley, Fayetteville, Lewisburg and Summersville in West Virginia and Covington, Virginia so that residents can contact loved ones and make phone calls at: We R Wireless (An authorized U.S. Cellular agent location) NEW* U.S. Cellular Authorized Agent - We R Wireless 919 S. Craig Avenue Covington, VA 24426 Phone: (540) 965-1152 M-F 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 1 – 5pm  U.S. Cellular Beckley       307 Beckley Crossing Shopping Center, Suite 301                                    Beckley, WV 25801          304.255.3990 M-F 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 12 – 5pm   U.S. Cellular Fayetteville                98 Fayette Town Center Fayetteville, WV 25840                  304.574.9101 M-F 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 12 – 5pm   U.S. Cellular Lewisburg                

Happy Selfie Day! ROANOKE, Va. (June 21, 2016) – Nearly everyone carries a digital camera in his or her pocket capable of creating higher resolution photos than expensive digital SLR cameras sold a dozen years ago. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey,* 81 percent of smartphone owners take photos with their device and a growing number (65 percent) are using their devices to access social media on a daily basis, allowing them to share those images with friends and family.    Yet even with the availability of smart devices such as Apple’s iPhone 6s, Samsung’s Galaxy 7 and LG’s G5, and tablets such as the various iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tabs, that are packed with high resolution cameras and software to improve picture-taking, all too often the results could be better. “Technological improvements in the past few years have transformed photography for the masses much the same way George Eastman’s Kodak Brownie cameras did at the turn of the 20 th