Features up to 10 times faster download speeds and better web browsing experience
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 29, 2012) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced that additional Wisconsin cities will be among the next to experience high-speed 4G LTE service. Upon the addition of 4G LTE service in the second half of 2012, customers will enjoy an enhanced wireless experience with countless entertainment possibilities and ways to help simplify and organize their lives.
With the 4G LTE network, customers will enjoy browsing the web at speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G, and similar to a cable Internet connection. High-speed 4G LTE allows customers to begin watching a movie in seconds, enjoy smoother video streaming with little to no buffering and experience seamless video chatting with family or business colleagues.
Additional markets slated to receive 4G LTE include select cities in Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. By the end of 2012, 54 percent of customers will be able to enjoy 4G LTE speeds.
“With 4G LTE speeds, you can quickly get what you want when you need it,” said Laurie Poellinger, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Wisconsin. “We’re committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives, and that’s why we’re excited to bring 4G LTE to Wisconsin’s customers.”
To receive all the benefits of 4G LTE service in their area, 4G LTE devices will be available to customers in all U.S. Cellular stores beginning with the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 in March. The Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator smartphone will follow in the spring along with The Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. This Hotspot will provide Internet connectivity for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. At only 2.7 ounces, the Hotspot is small enough to fit in your pocket but has the power to bring the Internet at 4G LTE speeds to friends, family and co-workers. Additional devices will be available throughout the year.
The 4G LTE network builds on the 3G data services that U.S. Cellular customers already enjoy on the carrier’s nationwide network. U.S. Cellular has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier, along with the only points-based rewards program in wireless. For more information about the 4G LTE experience, visit uscellular.com/4G.
About King Street Wireless, L.P.
King Street Wireless, L.P. currently holds 700 MHz wireless spectrum in 27 states and is partnering with Chicago-based U.S. Cellular to deliver high-speed 4G LTE service to U.S. Cellular’s customers in several of the carrier’s markets. King Street Wireless is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia where it is recognized for its involvement in its community both through its economic development and philanthropic efforts. To learn more about King Street Wireless, visit http://www.kingstreetwireless.com.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Customer Service Champion and received PC Magazine’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Award. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com . To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
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For more information, contact:
Katie Frey, U.S. Cellular
773-317-00002
katie.frey@uscellular.com
*Specific Wisconsin cities to receive 4G LTE in 2H 2012:
Adams
Adrian
Amherst
Amherst Junction
Angelo
Arkdale
Arnott
Astico
Atwater
Avoca
Bancroft
Bangor
Barre Mills
Beaver Dam
Beloit
Big Flats
Big Spring
Biron
Brice Prairie
Briggsville
Brooks
Burns
Calamus
Caledonia
Caledonia
Camp Douglas
Carson
Centerville
Chain o’Lakes-King
Clarno
Clayton
Clearfield
Coloma
Columbus
Courtland
Custer
Cutler
Dale
Danville
Dayton
Dellwood
Dewey
East Bristol
Easton
Endeavor
Fall River
Fort McCoy
Fox Lake
Fremont
French Island
Friendship
Friesland
Gotham
Grand Marsh
Greenfield
Hamilton
Hampden
Hancock
Harrisville
Helena
Holmen
Hustler
Jordan
Juneau
Keene
Kellner
Kildare
King
Kirby
La Crosse
La Grange
Ladoga
Lafayette
Lake Wazeecha
Lamartine
Larsen
Lawrence
Leeds
Lemonweir
Leon
Lewiston
Lincoln
Lindina
Linwood
Lone Rock
Lyndon Station
Marcellon
Marion
Marshland
Mauston
Medary
Medina
Midway
Minnesota Junction
Monroe Center
Moundville
Muscoda
Nekoosa
Nelsonville
New Amsterdam
New Lisbon
New Rome
Newburg Corners
Newport
Newton
North Leeds
North Readfield
Northport
Norway Ridge
Oak Center
Oakdale
Oakfield
Oasis
Onalaska
Orange Mill
Orihula
Orion
Packwaukee
Pardeeville
Park Ridge
Plainfield
Plainville
Pleasant Ridge
Plover
Port Andrew
Port Edwards
Preston
Randolph
Readfield
Richfield
Richland
Richland Center
Ridgeway
Rio
Rockland
Rolling Prairie
Royalton
Rudolph
Saratoga
Seneca
Sextonville
Shennington
Sheridan
Sigel
South Beaver Dam
South Randolph
Sparta
Spring Green
Springfield
Springvale
Springville
Stevens Point
Stockton
Strongs Prairie
Tomah
Trempealeau
Trenton
Tunnel City
Twin Bluffs
Twin Grove
Valley Junction
Warrens
Watertown
Waupaca
Waupun
West Salem
West la Crosse
Westfield
Weyauwega
White Creek
Whiting
Winchester
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Rapids
Woodhull
Wyeville
Wyocena
Zittau
