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At U.S. Cellular, we focus on having the world's best customer service and delivering industry-leading innovations. Our customers receive unique benefits such as a valuable rewards program that recognizes customer loyalty, and points can be used to upgrade to the latest 4G LTE devices faster as well as accessories and ringtones. Our strong line-up of cutting-edge devices are designed to simplify and organize your life. They are all backed by our high-speed network which has the highest call quality of any national carrier, and customers enjoy national coverage. We are expanding a 4G LTE network, which currently covers 61 percent of customers and will cover 87 percent by the end of 2013.

Founded: 1983

Headquarters: Chicago, IL

Customers: 4.9 Million

Revenue (2012): $4 Billion

Associates: 6,000

Network: Fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

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Based on 112 Reviews

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2.6
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Would Recommend to a friend.

Good, but could do better

Posted on: April 14th, 2008 by Alan Hagen

The good: Friendly staff, knowledge about the phones and services is excellent. Services are reasonably priced. Great reception in the back country - much better than Verizon, AT&T, and other major companies.The bad: Small Phone company = not in a lot of places. Phones not compatible to transfer files via bluetooth with other companies. Downloads require "Easyedge" which requires a monthly fee, airtime charges, plus the application download charge. Pay-as-you-go plans are also available if you want to download only a couple applications, but more expensive in the long run.Summary: US Cellular isn't a major phone company yet, so this means that a person who moves to a location where Verizon or other big phone companies are, US Cellular might not be, making the user switch over to a different service. Though the company is great in more remote places that other companies, being consolidated into certain areas makes it hard for a person who moves constantly to stay with the company very long.

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Would Not Recommend to a friend.

What rebates??!!?

Posted on: April 10th, 2008 by M Wiebensohn

The good: Excellent reception. Only company that gives my area reception. I hear we're in a 'dead zone'.The bad: Very rude staff. Rebates promised were never honored. When questioned, one operator refused to answer our questions --- she just hung up on us. Extremely nasty. Summary: I am so disappointed in this company. We were promised $90.00 rebates for 3 phones we purchased in a share plan. That was 2 years ago and we are still waiting for the first dime to be sent. We just keep getting the run around. Unfortunately it is time to renew our contract. If there was another company we could use we would do it immediately. Unfortunately, we have to deal with these people. However do NOT expect a rebate from them, you probably will never get it.

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Would Not Recommend to a friend.

Hated U.S. Cellular

Posted on: March 31st, 2008 by Lisa Stein

Customer service was slow and not polite. They would bill outrageous amounts to my phone without mentioning that there was something I could do to lower the price. They only told me after I called numberous times and complained, only then did they fix the problem. I finally got out of my contract and am with T-Mobile. Please read my review of T-Mobile before making any decisions with U.S. Cellular!

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Would Recommend to a friend.

So Far So Great!

Posted on: March 27th, 2008 by Airrika Gordon

The good: Free Incoming Everything!Great Selection of PhonesFriendly Instore & Phone Customer ServiceThe bad: Dont have a CON to say about them yet!Summary: I've only been a customer with them for 3 months now but i have to say they are an exceptional company. I was a little skeptical at first because when i told everyone i was gonna try US Cellular i got all kind of "don't do it's!". But so far so good i have not had ONE dropped call and my reception is almost ALWAYS on 4 bars. I would recommend them to anyone in the midwest. I wish they had the company in all 50 states i would recommend them to my family in other states!

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Would Recommend to a friend.

Great Customer Satisfaction??

Posted on: March 3rd, 2008 by Brett D.

The good: No major problems in 11 years of personal service, good friendly customer service, good receptionThe bad: No new technology as far as the newest phones, they didn't have the razor for months!! No rollover minutes.Summary: I've been with US Cellular since they were Cell One, or basically 11 years. I've had friendly customer service, and good reception. I have maybe one dropped call every 2-3 years. I've had no real problems until I reduced my minutes at their recommendation, and proceded to go over my minutes by 650 minutes! I had no warning by them as to my minute usage, and they claimed absolutely no responsibility or leniency when I got a $400 bill.

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Would Recommend to a friend.

Great Service

Posted on: February 19th, 2008 by Lori Umnus

The good: great service, reasonable plan rate.The bad: would like to see more types of phones available.Summary: Called me when they started offering family texting to save me money. Replaced krzr for free when having problem. replaced charger for free.

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Would Not Recommend to a friend.

Customer Satisfaction is 0%

Posted on: February 5th, 2008 by Anonymous

I have been with US Cellular more than ten years,and every two years I renew the contract for two additional years and get new dicounted phone with that this time I choose a phone which came out to be very bad by dropping calls and bad ring tone,I went back to change it as they promise that I have thirty days to do so but they did not let me change it because it is no longer new in the box with the plastic cover,and I am stuck with this cheep and poor quility phone for the next two years,this is what I call 0% CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONS GARANTEED.I advise if you have a choice to choose cellular combany stay away from this cheep one and their cheep cell phones too.

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Would Not Recommend to a friend.

Be careful before signing!!

Posted on: January 28th, 2008 by Sarah D

The good: Phone was nice.The bad: Rob you blind, customer service rude and unwilling to fix problems Summary: After my plan ran up, I renewed my plan, but before doing so I told them that I would be moving to live in MA permanetly. I asked if I would get service and was told I would. However, after the 30 trial period was up, I was given a call telling me that I was not in a proper service area (though I had a nation wide plan). This was discovered only after I called and questioned why I was being charged almost double for my calls. And why I had been charged twice for my phone. The one stopped working after seven days (with no damgage done do it) and when I returned the phone for a new one, I was charged again on the bill. Despite the fact that the guy at the store said sometimes phones just stop working. I then recieved a call saying that since I was out of the service area (in MA) that my subscription would be terminated and I would be charged 150 dollars to do so. I called and spoke with Kathy out of the Waukesha Customer Service Center and was told that I had no options other than to pay the 150 dollars or return my phone (not to be reimbursed and having to pay shipping costs). My service will be terminated in one month. I've been on the service for only 2 months and I spend 40 dollars on my phone. (Though they tried to charge me 80 dollars). Kathy, the woman I spoke to, was rude and unhelpful. She treatened me with legal action and stated that if I tried to press the matter, I would lose at my expense. In short, stay away from US cellular at all costs or be victim to their rude customer service represenatives and their trickiery.

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Would Recommend to a friend.

great company

Posted on: December 4th, 2007 by Anonymous

The good: great reception and great costumer service and great phonesThe bad: noneSummary: I would encourge anyone looking for a cellular phone service to sign up with us cellular they have great customer service and great service and unlimitied call me minutes

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Would Not Recommend to a friend.

US Cellular will cost you!!!

Posted on: November 30th, 2007 by Tony G.

The good: Best customer service available UNTIL you purchase a plan and phone.The bad: US Cellular will do everything possible to TAKE your money.Summary: Short story is this, US Cellular only cares about your money. If they feel they are not getting enough of it they will find a way (any way) to bill you for more of it. Don't like it, tough. It was cheaper to pay the $150 to get out of my US Cellular "mafia" contract and go Verizon, although, I now have to watch my back as I'm told that they have a contract out on me for doing this. US Cellular has a legal license to steal your money and there is NOTHING you can do about it.

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