| Telephone and Data Systems |
| Date | Title | | | 12/19/12 | TDS To Present At Citi Conference|
CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) will be presenting at the 2013 Citi Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 8, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. PST. Kenneth R. Meyers, TDS Executive Vice President and CFO; Vicki L. Villacrez, TDS Telecom Vice President–Finance and CFO; and Jane W. McCahon, TDS Vice President, Corporate Relations will be attending.
The presentation will be webcast both live and on-demand. ... |
|  | | 11/27/12 | TDS Announces Sale of $175 Million of 5.875 Percent Notes|
CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced that on Nov. 26, 2012, it sold $175 million of 5.875 percent Senior Notes due 2061 and has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to $25 million of additional notes. The notes are callable at par on and after Dec. 1, 2017. Closing is expected to occur on Dec. 3, 2012.
The notes are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TDA".
Following c... |
| | | 11/20/12 | TDS To Present At UBS Conference|
CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) will be presenting at the UBS 40th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference in New York City on Dec. 3, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. EST. LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., President and CEO; Kenneth R. Meyers, Executive Vice President and CFO; and Jane W. McCahon, Vice President, Corporate Relations will be attending.
The presentation will be webcast both live and on-demand. To listen to the webcast on the... |
| | | 11/16/12 | TDS Announces Fourth Quarter 2012 Dividend|
CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a fourth quarter 2012 dividend of $0.1225 per Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on Dec. 28, 2012 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 17, 2012.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500® company, provides wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband servi... |
| | | 11/07/12 | TDS Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results| U.S. Cellular Announces Transaction to Exit Certain Midwest Markets
CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
3Q 2012 Highlights
TDS Consolidated
Operating revenues increased 3 percent to $1,370.1 million.
U.S. Cellular
Retail gross additions increased 23 percent resulting in a net gain of 19,000 retail customers, compared to a net loss of 23,000 retail customers.
Postpaid gross additions increased 7 percent an... |
| | | 11/07/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
November 7, 2012 @ 8:30 AM EST
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=90531
How: ... |
| | | 11/01/12 | TDS And U.S. Cellular Reschedule The Release Of Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results To November 7, 2012|
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) today announced that they are rescheduling the release of their third quarter 2012 financial results and conference call to Wed., Nov. 7, 2012. TDS and U.S. Cellular will now release their third quarter 2012 financial results at approximately 6:30 am CST and hold their quarterly conference call at 7:30 am CST on Nov. 7, 2012.
The quarterly conference call we... |
| | | 10/26/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
November 2, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EST
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=90531
How: ... |
| | | 09/26/12 | TDS Founder LeRoy T. Carlson To Be Inducted Into Junior Achievement's Chicago Business Hall Of Fame|
CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) today announced that its founder and chairman emeritus, LeRoy T. Carlson, will be inducted into Junior Achievement's Chicago Business Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 at the Chicago History Museum.
Carlson, age 96, founded TDS in 1969. Initially comprised of 10 rural telephone companies, TDS had nearly $5.2 billion in total operating revenues for the full year 2011. In 1983, Carlson founded TDS subsidiary U.S. Cel... |
| | | 08/23/12 | TDS Announces Third Quarter 2012 Dividend|
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a third quarter 2012 dividend of $0.1225 per Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on September 28, 2012 to shareholders of record as of September 14, 2012.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500® company, provides wireless, local and long-distance telephon... |
| | | 08/03/12 | TDS Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results|
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
2Q 2012 Highlights
TDS Consolidated
Operating revenues increased 3 percent to $1,323.2 million.
U.S. Cellular
Smartphones as a percent of total devices sold increased to 51.9 percent from 39.6 percent; smartphone customers increased to 36.8 percent of postpaid customers from 23.1 percent.
Postpaid ARPU (average revenue per user) increased 5 percent to $54.42 from $51.84;... |
| | | 07/27/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast Second Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Second Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
August 3, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=88721
How:
Live over the Inte... |
| | | 06/11/12 | Telephone and Data Systems acquires Vital Support Systems| Solutions Provider transaction expands portfolio of hosted and managed services.
MADISON, Wis., June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., (NYSE: TDS) parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp., today announced the acquisition of Vital Support Systems, LLC (Vital), headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa for a purchase price of $45 million. Vital generated annual revenues of $76 million in 2011. The acquisition brings deep IT Solution Provider capabilities and strong custom... |
| | | 05/17/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS To Webcast Annual Meeting Of Shareholders|
CHICAGO, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS] announces the following webcast:
What:
TDS Annual Meeting of Shareholders
When:
May 17, 2012 @ 11:00 EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=87191
How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.
Contact:
Julie D. Mathews, Manager, Investor Relations 312/592-534... |
| | | 05/17/12 | TDS Announces Second Quarter 2012 Dividend|
CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a second quarter 2012 dividend of $0.1225 per Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on June 29, 2012 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2012.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500® company, provides wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband servic... |
| | | 05/08/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS To Webcast Annual Meeting Of Shareholders| CHICAGO, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS] announces the following webcast:
What:
TDS Annual Meeting of Shareholders
When:
May 17, 2012 @ 11:00 EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=87191
How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.
Contact:
Julie D. Mathews, Manager, Investor Relations 312/592-5341
If yo... |
| | | 05/04/12 | TDS Reports First Quarter 2012 Results| Reaffirms 2012 guidance
CHICAGO, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
1Q 2012 Highlights
TDS Consolidated
Operating revenues increased 4 percent to $1,305.8 million.
Operating income increased 5 percent to $93.6 million.
U.S. Cellular
Smartphones as a percent of total devices sold increased to 54.1 percent from 42.5 percent; smartphone customers increased to 34.4 percent of postpaid customers from 2... |
| | | 04/27/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast First Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular First Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
May 4, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=86868
How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address a... |
| | | 03/12/12 | Joseph R. Hanley Promoted to Senior Vice President, Technology, Services and Strategy|
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) today announced the promotion of Joseph R. Hanley to senior vice president, technology, services and strategy, effective March 9, 2012.
Hanley joined TDS in 1988 and held positions in engineering, product management and development, customer operations, technology assessment, and strategy formulation. He became vice president of technology, planning and services in 2004, with responsibility fo... |
| | | 02/28/12 | TDS Announces First Quarter 2012 Dividend| Increases dividend for the 38th consecutive year
CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a first quarter 2012 dividend of $.1225 per Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2012.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500® company, provides wireless, loca... |
| | | 02/24/12 | TDS Reports Fourth Quarter Results| Provides financial guidance for 2012
CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
U.S. Cellular
Smartphones increased to 52.5 percent of total devices sold from 39.6 percent; smartphone customers increased to 30.5 percent of postpaid customers from 16.7 percent.
Postpaid ARPU (average revenue per unit) increased 5 percent to $53.35 from $50.99.
Service revenues increased 4 percent to $1,030.0 ... |
| | | 02/21/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Fourth Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Fourth Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
Feb. 24, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EST
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=85230
How:
L... |
| | | 02/20/12 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at Upcoming Conferences|
CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will present at the following upcoming conferences:
Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Feb. 28, 2012, at 2:45 p.m. PST. David A. Wittwer, TDS Telecom president and CEO; Steven T. Campbell, U.S. Cellular executive vice president and CFO; and Jane W. McCahon, TDS vice president of corporate relations, wil... |
| | | 01/24/12 | TDS Announces Effectiveness of Share Consolidation| Special Common Shares to Cease Trading on January 25, 2012
CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS, TDS.S] today announced that it has filed a Restated Certificate of Incorporation that has effected the Share Consolidation and certain other proposals that were approved by shareholders on January 13, 2012.
The Restated Certificate of Incorporation will become effective at 5:01 p.m. Eastern time on January 24, 2012. Upon the... |
| | | 01/13/12 | TDS Shareholders Approve Share Consolidation Proposal| Shareholders Also Approve Related Vote Amendment and All Other Proposals
Special Common Shares Expected to Cease Trading on January 25, 2012
CHICAGO, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) today announced that shareholders approved amendments to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation and all other proposals at an adjourned special meeting of shareholders held today.
In addition to receiving the required statutory votes, the ... |
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| Date | Title | | | 11/07/12 | U.S. Cellular Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results| Announces Transaction to Exit Certain Midwest Markets
CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
3Q 2012 Highlights
Retail gross additions increased 23 percent resulting in a net gain of 19,000 retail customers, compared to a net loss of 23,000 retail customers.
Postpaid gross additions increased 7 percent and postpaid churn increased to 1.7 percent, resulting in a net loss of 38,000 postpaid customers in the quarter. Postp... |
| | | 11/07/12 | U.S. Cellular to Sell Select Midwest Markets to Sprint| Enables focus on stronger markets to increase growth and profitability
Wireless carrier also to transition operations of Bolingbrook Customer Care Center
CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) today announced strategic actions designed to increase focus on markets where it has strong positions and streamline operations to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness.
U.S. Cellular has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Chicago, St. ... |
| | | 11/07/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
November 7, 2012 @ 8:30 AM EST
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=90531
How: ... |
| | | 11/01/12 | TDS And U.S. Cellular Reschedule The Release Of Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results To November 7, 2012|
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) today announced that they are rescheduling the release of their third quarter 2012 financial results and conference call to Wed., Nov. 7, 2012. TDS and U.S. Cellular will now release their third quarter 2012 financial results at approximately 6:30 am CST and hold their quarterly conference call at 7:30 am CST on Nov. 7, 2012.
The quarterly conference call we... |
| | | 11/01/12 | U.S. Cellular Reveals All 18 Winners in the 2012 Calling All Communities Campaign| CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All 18 winners in U.S. Cellular's (NYSE:USM) 2012 Calling All Communities campaign were revealed today in a video from President and CEO Mary N. Dillon that was posted on the company's website (uscellular.com). The school with the most votes is awarded $150,000 and the next 17 schools receive $50,000 each.
For the third year in a row a school in Seymour, Tenn., a suburb of Knoxville with 11,000 residents, has captured the top prize in the wireless ca... |
| | | 11/01/12 | U.S. Cellular to Launch Next 4G LTE Smartphone, Motorola ELECTRIFY M| Will be Available Online November 8 and in Stores on November 9
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next week, U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Motorola Mobility will unleash Motorola ELECTRIFY™ M – the 4G LTE high-performance smartphone with the big screen and super compact design. Available on uscellular.com on November 8 and in U.S. Cellular stores the next day, the Android™-powered ELECTRIFY M will be attractively priced at $99.99 after $100 mail-in rebate in markets where U.S. Cellular o... |
| | | 10/31/12 | U.S. Cellular Announces New 4G LTE(TM) Network Markets| New Cities and States Will Begin Receiving Access to 4G LTE Speeds on November 5
CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, is launching a 4G LTE network in over 30 new markets on Monday, November 5th.
The November rollout expands the 4G LTE footprint in select cities in Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Oklahoma, and brings 4G LTE coverage to some of U.S. Cellular's leading markets in Illinois, Maryland, Mis... |
| | | 10/26/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
November 2, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EST
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=90531
How: ... |
| | | 10/24/12 | U.S. Cellular Launches Postpaid Plans and Devices in More Than 460 Walmart Stores| Device Line-up Includes Iconic Samsung Galaxy S III Smartphone
CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) announced today that it will begin offering its postpaid service in more than 460 Walmart stores across the country. Customers can select from U.S. Cellular's value-packed plans and enjoy all of the carrier's unique benefits, such as the only points-based rewards program in wireless, no new contract after the first one ends and free incoming calls, texts and picture... |
| | | 10/17/12 | U.S. Cellular Provides Additional Alerts to Help Customers Avoid "Bill Shock"| Wireless Carrier Supports CTIA and FCC "Wireless Consumer Usage Notification Guidelines"
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following last year's commitment from major wireless carriers to help consumers avoid unexpected overage charges on their monthly bills, U.S. Cellular announced today that it has added more tools for its postpaid customers to help prevent "bill shock." U.S. Cellular customers have been receiving free voice and text overage notifications on request since 2009, and h... |
| | | 10/16/12 | Less Than a Week Left to Vote in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign| Final Days Have Increased Importance for Schools to Win Up to $150,000
CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With less than a week to go in U.S. Cellular's (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, nearly 100,000 votes have been cast, including more than 37,000 in the past seven days. Schools have been in and out of the Top 18 every week, so there is still time for schools to rally their communities and get their share of $1 million. The last Top 100 school list before the winners are ... |
| | | 10/09/12 | Top 100 List Reveals Battle on the Bubble for the Schools Close to the Cash in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign| Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest
CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular's (NYSE:USM) Calling All Communities campaign is entering its final weeks and the competition is heating up for the schools that are close to the Top 18, with the chance to earn up to $150,000 on the line. While more than 57,000 votes have been cast since the $1 million nationwide campaign launched on September 14, only a handful separate 18th ranked Greenville Elementary... |
| | | 10/05/12 | U.S. Cellular Awarded $40 Million in the FCC's Mobility Fund Auction 901 to Bring Wireless Service to More Rural Customers| Carrier's Winning Bids Reach 26 Census Tracts Across 10 States
CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) successfully bid on 26 census tracts in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) September 27 Mobility Auction 901, totaling $40.1 million in funds to bring mobile broadband service to rural communities in the carrier's footprint. U.S. Cellular will extend wireless service to select counties in 10 states where it is an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC), ... |
| | | 10/02/12 | Top 100 List Marks Halfway Point in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign| Only Three Weeks Left to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest
CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the halfway point for voting in U.S. Cellular's (NYSE:USM) Calling All Communities campaign, and the carrier has announced the list of the Top 100 schools receiving votes. Almost three weeks remain to rally community support and add to the 33,579 votes that have been cast so far to win a share of $1 million in the company's fourth annual campaign to support education. With more ... |
| | | 09/26/12 | The Race Continues for the Top Spot in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign| The Latest Leaders Are Announced in $1 Million Contest
CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As U.S. Cellular's (NYSE:USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company's fourth annual campaign to support education.
The top 18 schools th... |
| | | 09/19/12 | U.S. Cellular Customers Getting the Samsung Galaxy Note II in October| Online Presales Begin Today
CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States,[1] have announced the 4G LTE™ Samsung Galaxy Note™ II will be available for customers to preorder today at uscellular.com/note2, and it will be in stores and online in late October. The 16GB Titanium Gray Galaxy Note II will be $299.99 with an instant rebate for those who purchase during th... |
| | | 09/18/12 | Schools Compete for Top Position in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign| Wireless Carrier Releases First List of Top 100 Leaders in $1 Million Contest
CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In just three days of voting in U.S. Cellular's (NYSE:USM) Calling All Communities campaign, more than 250 schools have jumped into the race to win a share of $1 million in the company's fourth annual campaign to support education. Today, the carrier released the first list of the 100 schools leading the pack, and the race looks like it's going to be a good one. U.S. Cellula... |
| | | 09/13/12 | U.S. Cellular Launches Free "Wi-Fi Now" App| Devicescape App Helps Customers Seamlessly Connect to Wi-Fi Hotspots to Manage Data Usage
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With millions of Wi-Fi hotspots available across the country, it is becoming easier for smartphone and tablet users to stream a baseball game or download important documents while managing their data usage. U.S. Cellular has worked with Devicescape, a leader in Wi-Fi offloading services, to simplify the process even more with the launch of Wi-Fi Now, a free app t... |
| | | 09/10/12 | Vote for Your School to Win a Share of $1 Million in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign| Voting Begins in Fourth Year of Program to Help Schools
CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voting begins this Friday, September 14, in U.S. Cellular's (NYSE:USM) Calling All Communities campaign. Returning for its fourth year, U.S. Cellular is giving communities the opportunity to help improve the education of students at 18 schools by challenging them to rally community support for the chance to win a share of $1 million. The school that garners the most community votes will win $150,... |
| | | 08/29/12 | U.S. Cellular Names Two New Vice President Positions| Lynn Costlow Named Vice President, Multi-Channel Strategy and Operations; Nancy Fratzke Named Vice President, Customer Care Centers
CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) has announced that Lynn Costlow will take on the new role of vice president, multi-channel strategy and operations and that Nancy Fratzke will be promoted to vice president, customer care centers, effective September 10.
In the new vice president, multi-channel strategy and... |
| | | 08/22/12 | U.S. Cellular Launches Next 4G LTE Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G| QWERTY Keyboard Device Available Online Today and in Stores Friday
CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile), have announced that the Samsung® Galaxy Metrix™ 4G is available online today at uscellular.com and will be available in stores on Friday, August 24. The Android™ powered smartphone runs on the 4G LTE™ network, with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The Galaxy Metrix 4G sells for $179.00 after a $... |
| | | 08/03/12 | U.S. Cellular Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results|
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
2Q 2012 Highlights
Smartphones as a percent of total devices sold increased to 51.9 percent from 39.6 percent; smartphone customers increased to 36.8 percent of postpaid customers from 23.1 percent.
Postpaid ARPU (average revenue per user) increased 5 percent to $54.42 from $51.84; total ARPU increased 6 percent to $59.05 from $55.69.
Service revenues increased 3 percent to $1,029.... |
| | | 08/01/12 | Motorola ELECTRIFY(TM) 2 and DEFY(TM) XT Launch on U.S. Cellular| Incredibly Thin, Made Kevlar(R) Strong ELECTRIFY 2 Available Online Today; Tough and Durable DEFY XT Available August 3
CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Motorola Mobility today announced two new Android™-powered smartphones to the carrier's lineup. Motorola ELECTRIFY™ 2, the next generation of the popular ELECTRIFY that runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, will be available online on August 1 and in stores on August 2. Additionally, Motorola DEFY XT will... |
| | | 07/27/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast Second Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Second Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
August 3, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=88721
How:
Live over the Inte... |
| | | 07/17/12 | More Than 50 Percent of Consumers Are Unhappy With Their Wireless Provider in New Study From U.S. Cellular| U.S. Cellular Launches New Campaign to Help Those in Dysfunctional Wireless Relationships
CHICAGO, July 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A study announced today by U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) indicates that 43 percent of individuals are in the "seven year itch" phase with their wireless provider, noting they are comfortable but suspect they are missing out on something better. Out of the 1,208 participants polled across four regions of the country, 56 percent of the respondents admitted to being unhap... |
| | | 07/03/12 | HTC One V Available for U.S. Cellular Customers Today| Cutting-Edge Device Features High-End Camera and Authentic Sound Quality
CHICAGO, July 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) has announced that the Android™-powered HTC One V is available for customers online today and will be in stores on July 6. As part of the HTC One series of phones, the HTC One V provides a premium mobile experience with an iconic design, amazing camera and authentic sound with Beats Audio™. The device comes with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and runs on ... |
| | | 06/26/12 | U.S. Cellular Announces Strategic Realignment|
CHICAGO, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation [NYSE: USM] today announced changes to its executive leadership structure designed to increase focus on long-term strategy, marketing and brand communications and expanded distribution channels. The company created three new leadership positions and, as a result of these changes, the position of chief strategy and brand officer, currently held by Alan D. Ferber, is being eliminated and Mr. Ferber has chosen to leave the ... |
| | | 06/04/12 | U.S. Cellular Customers Getting the Samsung Galaxy S III in July| Online Presales Begin June 12
CHICAGO, June 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. and the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide,1 have announced that the 4G LTETM Samsung Galaxy S® III will be available for customers to preorder on June 12 and will be in stores and online in July. Customers will have the option to prepay for the device beginning June 12 and sign up for updates on Ju... |
| | | 05/22/12 | U.S. Cellular Offers a Curated Menu of Apps in Amazon Appstore for Android| Pre-Screened Apps Selected for U.S. Cellular Customers
CHICAGO, May 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) has introduced a customized application menu in the Amazon Appstore for Android available exclusively to the carrier's customers. U.S. Cellular is the first and only carrier to offer this specially curated app menu, which is now available on most U.S. Cellular Android-powered devices.
When U.S. Cellular customers open the Amazon Appstore on most Android-powered devices, ... |
| | | 05/17/12 | U.S. Cellular Launches 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot| Instant Internet Access at 4G LTE Speeds for Up to 5 Wi-Fi Devices
CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular is expanding its 4G LTE device line-up with the launch of the Samsung SCH-LC11 Mobile Hotspot. This lightweight device gives you high-speed connectivity and is available on uscellular.com now and will be in stores by May 21. When on the 4G LTE network, the Samsung Mobile Hotspot allows users to simultaneously connect up to five Wi-Fi devices to the Internet at speeds up to ... |
| | | 05/09/12 | U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities Campaign Will Return in September to Give $1 Million to Schools| Carrier Offers Tips That Schools Can Use to Start Planning Their Campaigns
CHICAGO, May 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) announced today that its Calling All Communities campaign will return for the fourth year this September. It challenges schools to rally community support for the chance to win a share of $1 million to fund the projects their students need the most. The school that garners the most community votes will win $150,000 with the next 17 schools each receiving $... |
| | | 05/08/12 | Webcast Alert: U.S. Cellular To Webcast Annual Meeting Of Shareholders|
CHICAGO, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation [NYSE: USM] announces the following webcast:
What: U.S. Cellular Annual Meeting of Shareholders
When: May 15, 2012 @ 9:30 EDT
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=87190
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.
Contact: Julie D. Mathews, Manager, Investor Relations 312/592-5341
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast,... |
| | | 05/04/12 | U.S. Cellular Reports First Quarter 2012 Results| Smartphone penetration accelerates; strong growth in ARPU and profitability
CHICAGO, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
1Q 2012 Highlights
Smartphones as a percent of total devices sold increased to 54.1 percent from 42.5 percent; smartphone customers increased to 34.4 percent of postpaid customers from 20.3 percent.
Postpaid ARPU (average revenue per customer) increased 5 percent to $54.00 from $51.21.
Service re... |
| | | 04/30/12 | U.S. Cellular and Alltel Wireless Join Together to Offer Prepaid Wireless Service in Nearly 500 Walmart Stores Next Month| Wireless Carriers Expand Distribution to Give Customers More Options for Wireless Service
CHICAGO and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Apr 30, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Alltel Wireless have joined together to begin offering U Prepaid, a no contract wireless service, in select Walmart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) in local communities across 18 states beginning in May. The alliance, the first of its kind in the industry, offers customers flexible payment options without signin... |
| | | 04/27/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular To Webcast First Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular First Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
May 4, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=86868
How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address a... |
| | | 04/05/12 | U.S. Cellular Launches First 4G LTE Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S Aviator|
Aviator Available Online and in Stores Today
CHICAGO, April 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.1, have announced that the Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™ is available today, both in stores and online at uscellular.com. The Android™-powered smartphone runs on the 4G LTE™ network, with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, and is the first 4G LTE smartphone in the carrier's devic... |
| | | 03/22/12 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Available on U.S. Cellular Online and in Stores Today|
Tablet Launches U.S. Cellular's Line-Up of 4G LTE Devices
CHICAGO, March 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) have announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1™ is available today, both in stores and online at uscellular.com. The Android™-powered tablet runs on the 4G LTE network, with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, and is the first device introduced in U.S. Cellular's 4G LTE device line-up. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 ... |
| | | 03/15/12 | U.S. Cellular Recognized as a J.D. Power 2012 Customer Service Champion| U.S. Cellular is One of Only 50 Companies to Receive Honor in the U.S.
CHICAGO, March 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Orlando, Fla., on March 14 as a 2012 Customer Service Champion - one of only 50 companies to have earned this distinction this year and the largest full-service wireless carrier to make the list.
To qualify for inclusion on this elite list, companies must not only excel within their own... |
| | | 02/24/12 | U.S. Cellular Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results and 2012 Financial Guidance| Strong smartphone sales drive higher revenues
CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
Smartphones increased to 52.5 percent of total devices sold from 39.6 percent; smartphone customers increased to 30.5 percent of postpaid customers from 16.7 percent.
Postpaid ARPU (average revenue per unit) increased 5 percent to $53.35 from $50.99.
Service revenues increased 4 percent to $1,030.0 millio... |
| | | 02/21/12 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Fourth Quarter Operating Results Conference Call|
CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Fourth Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
When:
Feb. 24, 2012 @ 10:30 AM EST
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=85230
How:
L... |
| | | 02/21/12 | Samsung Galaxy S II Coming Soon to U.S. Cellular| Android-Powered Smartphone Delivers High-Speed Multi-Tasking Capabilities
CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S® II. The Android™-powered smartphone is designed to deliver advanced multimedia features with a powerhouse 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display shows brilliant colors, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experi... |
| | | 02/20/12 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at Upcoming Conferences|
CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will present at the following upcoming conferences:
Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Feb. 28, 2012, at 2:45 p.m. PST. David A. Wittwer, TDS Telecom president and CEO; Steven T. Campbell, U.S. Cellular executive vice president and CFO; and Jane W. McCahon, TDS vice president of corporate relations, wil... |
| | | 02/16/12 | U.S. Cellular Announces Next 4G LTE Markets and Mobile Hotspot Availability| Millions More Customers Will Have Access to Faster 4G LTE Speeds
CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced the next markets that will experience high-speed 4G LTE services. In the second half of 2012, customers in more than 3,600 additional cities and towns in urban and rural areas will have access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection. In addi... |
| | | 02/01/12 | U.S. Cellular Announces Launch of 4G LTE Network Next Month Along With Upcoming Devices| Brings up to 10 times Faster Download Speeds and Better Web Browsing Experience
CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, is launching a 4G LTE network next month that will enhance the wireless experience with countless entertainment possibilities and help customers simplify and organize their lives. The 4G LTE network will cover 25 percent of U.S. Cellular's customers and will coincide with the launch of the Andro... |
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