U.S. CELLULAR SPREADS MOTHER’S DAY CHEER WITH FREE PHONE CALLS AT CHILDREN & FAMILIES OF IOWA Tweet

Program connects individuals with family, friends.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Prior to Mother’s Day, residents at the Children & Families of Iowa domestic violence shelter received a gift from U.S. Cellular Thursday night. U.S. Cellular associates brought wireless phones to the organization and helped people place free calls to friends and loved ones anywhere in the United States.

“A simple phone call can go a long way to lift the spirits of our residents and their families,” said Gloria Gray, the executive director for Children & Families of Iowa. “I cannot stress enough how important these types of gifts are to our mission.”

For over 12 decades, Children & Families of Iowa have been restoring hope, building futures and changing lives for Iowa’s most vulnerable children, families and communities. The organization started in 1888 as a response to a growing need for safe, loving homes for abandoned, neglected and “unwanted” children in Iowa. From a small adoption agency serving a few hundred children to a statewide organization serving over 21,000 people this year alone, Children & Families of Iowa has grown by adhering to one, basic principle: every child, every family deserves to be safe.

“We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to connect with their loved ones,” said Don Cochran, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Iowa.

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U.S. CELLULAR APPOINTS MARY N. DILLON AS PRESIDENT AND CEO Tweet

CHICAGO, United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announced that its board of directors has appointed Mary N. Dillon as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 1. Dillon will replace retiring president and CEO John E. Rooney, and will join the U.S. Cellular board.

Dillon, 48, joins U.S. Cellular from McDonald's Corporation, where she was global chief marketing officer and executive vice president, with responsibility for worldwide marketing efforts and global brand strategy. In this role, Dillon led initiatives to build and enhance the McDonald's brand worldwide, and increase the quality and efficiency of marketing planning and execution. Prior to joining McDonald's, Dillon was president of the Quaker Foods division of PepsiCo Corporation.

"Mary has the rich consumer marketing background and strong operational experience to lead U.S. Cellular to superior long-term growth and success," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., U.S. Cellular chairman and TDS president and CEO. "She has the strategic focus to leverage the strengths of U.S. Cellular's customer-focused Dynamic Organization, drive customer loyalty, and improve profitability and shareholder value. Mary's integrity and passion for the customer are an excellent fit for the company."

"U.S. Cellular is positioned for a strong and healthy future," said Dillon, "and I'm excited to build on the company's relentless focus on customers. I look forward to working with the experienced senior management team and dedicated associates to elevate the U.S. Cellular brand and the customer experience. I share U.S. Cellular's values, and am proud to have been selected to guide the company's Dynamic Organization to achieve profitable growth over the long term."

Dillon is on the board of Target Corporation, and holds a BS in marketing and Asian studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

About U.S. Cellular
United States Cellular Corporation, the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, provides a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, excellent customer support and a high-quality network to approximately 6.1 million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company employed 8,900 full-time equivalent associates as of March 31, 2010. At the end of the quarter, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) owned 82 percent of U.S. Cellular.

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U.S. CELLULAR ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES Tweet

U.S. Cellular Extends Movies in the Park to Six-Week Program Beginning June 4.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Warm summer nights at Stewart Park will come alive in June with the return of a family-friendly series of movies sponsored by U.S. Cellular. Hundreds attended the inaugural U.S. Cellular Movies in the Park program in Roseburg last year, which provided the community with four weekends of free movies at Stewart Park. The success of last year’s program led U.S. Cellular to bring the event back in 2010 and extend the program to a six-week lineup, said Roberta Winger, Director of Sales for U.S. Cellular in Oregon and California in a press conference on Monday.

“This is a great opportunity for everyone in the city to connect and enjoy a little bit of Hollywood for free,” said Roseburg Parks and Recreation Chairman Michael Baker. “Following on the success of the Movies in the Park in Roseburg last year, we wanted to work with U.S. Cellular to bring the same excitement and family atmosphere back to the community.”

Movies start at dusk and various pre-show activities begin at 7:30 on the evenings of June 4, 11, 18 and 25, as well as July 2 and 9. The free movies are open to all ages and families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, along with food and drink (alcohol is not permitted) and enjoy a fun summer evening at the movies.

In addition to an extended program in 2010, there is another new component to this year’s series. For the final movie night, U.S. Cellular is letting the public choose which movie will be featured. Three movie choices will be presented to the public, and the one receiving the most votes will be shown on the big screen on July 9. More details will be announced in the coming weeks on voting for the grand finale.

Below is this summer’s movie lineup:

* Friday, June 4: “Where the Wild Things Are”
* Friday, June 11: “The Blind Side”
* Friday, June 18: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
* Friday, June 25: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”
* Friday, July 2: “Kung Fu Panda”
* Friday, July 9: Leading vote recipient between “Monsters vs. Aliens,” “Curious George” and “Ice Age” (2002).

“It is important to us as a company to support events that build relationships and bring friends and family together,” Winger said. “We’re looking forward to spending summer evenings together in Roseburg outdoors at a beautiful park, gathered in front of the big screen.”

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U.S. CELLULAR EXPANDS NETWORK NEAR PALMYRA Tweet

New Tower Helps Economic Development and Public Safety.

Palmyra, Mo., — U.S. Cellular recently completed construction of an additional cell site in Palmyra to improve call quality for its customers. The new 300-foot site will increase U.S. Cellular’s coverage in the suburban areas on Highway 24 and Highway 61 and the surrounding rural areas. The site complements U.S. Cellular’s statewide network of more than 800 towers.

“This part of Missouri lacked quality wireless service. As a result, we identified the community as a priority,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Missouri. “People everywhere depend on their cell phones to meet critical safety and everyday business needs. With a stronger network, Palmyra can also become more competitive in attracting new business."

In Missouri, as in other parts of rural America, first responders such as firefighters and police officers depend on wireless service to respond quickly to emergency situations. Nationwide, nearly 300,000 emergency 911 calls are placed via cell phones every day.

In 2009, U.S. Cellular received approximately $16 million in Universal Service Fund (USF) support in Missouri and used this funding to bring wireless service to 22 sites in rural cities and towns across the state.

U.S. Cellular has led recent efforts to preserve federal support for rural wireless network development through Connecting Rural America, a coalition of public safety officials, economic development organizations and concerned citizens working for equality in wireless telecommunications. Its goal is to provide rural communities with the same access to wireless technology that urban communities already enjoy.

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The subscribers “Of [kievstar]” obtain 5000 mb. of the night mobile Internet for 49 [grn]. Tweet

The Ukrainian operator of the mobile connection “Of [kievstar]” declared about the introduction of the new action packet of data “free Internet night” for all subscribers. The volume of traffic in the packet is 5000 mb. with the monthly license fee of 49 [grn]. (1$~7,9 of [grn].). To use this traffic is possible the 00:00: 00 to the 8:00: 00 mornings only in the network “[Kievstar]”. Simultaneously with the action packet “free Internet night” clients have the capability to connect and to use the packets of the data: “Internet 20”, “Internet 100”, “Internet 1000”, “free Internet”. In this case will be in the daytime spent the traffic of the usual packets of data, and at night - first of all traffic of packet “free Internet by night”.

To connect the packet of data “free Internet night” can all subscribers “Of [kievstar]” by July 31, 2010. For this to the clients of the [predoplachennoy] and contract forms of maintenance it suffices to use a command of *121*5000*1#. Connection and turning off of the packets of data is also possible according to the short number of 477*83* (for the contract subscribers), 466*43* (for the [predoplachennykh] subscribers) or through the system of self-service “my [Kievstar]”/“my DJUICE “. Business- clients have an additional possibility to turn into the centers of customer service and divisions from the work with the business- clients.

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U.S. CELLULAR EXPANDS NETWORK IN SAPULPA AREA Tweet

New Tower Helps Economic Development and Public Safety.

SAPULPA, Okla., — U.S. Cellular recently completed construction of an additional cell site in Sapulpa to improve call quality for its customers. A new 105-foot site off of Highway 66 near East Line Street will increase U.S. Cellular’s coverage for the east side of the city of Sapulpa and will also compliment U.S. Cellular’s statewide network of more than 600 towers.

“Your cell phone is your lifeline to the people who are most important to you,” said Nancy Fratzke, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Oklahoma. “We’re here to keep you connected. With a stronger network, Sapulpa can also become more competitive in attracting new business.”

U.S. Cellular has a team of network engineers who drive all over the coverage area to test signal strength and call quality. The company also listens to customer feedback to determine the best locations for new cell sites.

“We need reliable wireless service to protect the health and security of our citizens and public safety officials,” said Sapulpa Police Chief Rick Rumsey. “It’s a big help to us when companies like U.S. Cellular expand their networks.”

This new site is part of U.S. Cellular’s 3G Mobile Broadband network in Oklahoma, which allows customers to access data on their cell phones 10 times faster than before and at no additional cost. With 3G speeds, browsing the Web on a smartphone is similar to the experience on a desktop computer. Web pages open faster and customers can send and receive large email attachments. Downloads take less time and picture and video messages are delivered more quickly.

U.S. Cellular has led recent efforts to preserve federal support for rural wireless network development through Connecting Rural America, a coalition of public safety officials, economic development organizations and concerned citizens working for equality in wireless telecommunications. Its goal is to provide rural communities with the same access to wireless technology that urban communities already enjoy.

About U.S. Cellular
The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

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Action packet “[StarSvit] optimum” for the contract subscribers “Of [kievstar]” Tweet

The Ukrainian operator of the mobile connection “Of [kievstar]” reported that from now on besides the clients of the [predoplachennoy] form of maintenance and clients DJUICE the action packet “[StarSvit] optimum” they can connect contract clients. Subscribers obtain 100 package minutes for the bells foreign countries in the course of the month. To the bells is extended [posekundnaya] rate setting. Monthly subscriber pay for the use of packet composes 10 [grn]. (1$~7,9 of [grn].).

The cost of the minute of conversation in this packet comprises:

* 1 [grn]. - bells into Russia;
* 2 [grn]. - bells into Georgia, countries of the CIS, Europe, North America;
* 3 [grn]. - other countries.

On the conditions of action packet to client are added to 100 package minutes with the period of action to the end of the calendar month, in which was ordered the packet. In the following month a new volume of package minutes is added to, and the previous unused minutes are annulled. The addition of package minutes occurs monthly to the end of the action of action packet or to turning off of the action packet at will of client. Pay for the connection with the use of a packet is collected according to the conditions of tariff plan.

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