Mobile Magazine » us cellular http://www.mobilemag.com Gadgets, Smartphones, Android Tablets, iPhone, iPad and all the latest tech you'd expect. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:11:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 US Cellular Introduces First LTE Devices: Galaxy Tab 10.1 And Galaxy S Aviator http://www.mobilemag.com/2012/02/01/us-cellular-introduces-first-lte-devices-galaxy-tab-10-1-and-galaxy-s-aviator/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2012/02/01/us-cellular-introduces-first-lte-devices-galaxy-tab-10-1-and-galaxy-s-aviator/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:12:44 +0000 Andrew Grush http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=128543 US Cellular has finally joined the 4G LTE Bandwagon, launching its own service. While many of us have been expecting this for a while, it was a bit unclear which 4G LTE phones would be the first to hit US Cellular's new network.

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US Cellular has finally joined the 4G LTE Bandwagon, launching its own service. While many of us have been expecting this for a while, it was a bit unclear which 4G LTE phones would be the first to hit the company’s new network.

The suspense is over, it seems that it will be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE tablet next month, and shortly after the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator 4G LTE smartphone.

We all know of the Galaxy Tab by this point and expect little surprises with the US Cellular version, but the Aviator is something new, or so it seems. At first glance it strongly resembles the Droid Charge. What we do know is that it will offer a 4.3-inch WVGA super AMOLED Plus display, run Android 2.3.6, have a 8MP rear camera, a front-facing camera, and an HDMI port.

For now this is all we know, but go ahead and take a look at the US Cellular press release below to hear it straight from the horses mouth.

U.S. CELLULAR ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 4G LTE NETWORKNEXT MONTH ALONG WITH UPCOMING DEVICES

Brings up to 10 times faster download speeds and better web browsing experience

CHICAGO (Feb. 1, 2012) – 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 Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 4G LTE mobile tablet followed shortly by the Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™ 4G LTE smartphone.

4G LTE speeds allow customers to begin watching a movie in seconds and enjoy smoother video streaming with little to no buffering, and video chatting with family or business colleagues is seamless.

With the Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™, customers have the ability to talk and access the Internet at the same time. They can talk to their family about dinner plans while downloading an app to find nearby restaurants and simultaneously check out reviews online.

The March rollout of 4G LTE includes select cities in Iowa, Wisconsin, Maine, North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma, including some of U.S. Cellular’s leading markets such as Milwaukee, Madison and Racine, Wis.; Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, Iowa; Portland and Bangor, Maine; and Greenville, N.C. U.S. Cellular is the first wireless carrier to offer 4G LTE in several of these markets. The next wave of market launches will be announced later this month.

“With 4G LTE speeds, you can quickly get what you want when you need it,” said Mary N. Dillon, president and CEO of U.S. Cellular. “This 4G LTE network builds upon our industry-leading network satisfaction and is the only one that comes with a valuable rewards program and other unique benefits like Overage Protection and Battery Swap that make our customers the happiest in wireless.”

The Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 is powered by Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) and has a 10.1-inch WXGA TFT touchscreen. It features superior multi-tasking capabilities, a video watching experience similar to TV and smooth graphics and responsive controls for faster gaming. Apps are downloaded faster on the sleek Samsung Galaxy S® Aviator™ smartphone that comes with Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). It has a 4.3-inch WVGA s-AMOLED plus touchscreen, 8 megapixel rear camera and front-facing camera for easy video chatting. Both devices will provide download and browser speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and be similar to a cable Internet connection.

The 4G LTE network builds on the 3G data services that U.S. Cellular customers already enjoy on the carrier’s high-quality nationwide network. U.S. Cellular has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier. 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 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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]]> http://www.mobilemag.com/2012/02/01/us-cellular-introduces-first-lte-devices-galaxy-tab-10-1-and-galaxy-s-aviator/feed/ 0 Which Wireless Carrier Has The Best Customer Service? http://www.mobilemag.com/2011/02/20/which-wireless-carrier-has-the-best-customer-service/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2011/02/20/which-wireless-carrier-has-the-best-customer-service/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:11:58 +0000 Michael Kwan http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=114725 We get really caught up in having the coolest smartphones on the planet, but does that really matter when you have crappy coverage and even crappier customer service? None of the big four in the United States were named as part of JD Power's list of 2011 Customer Service Champions, but one name you might recognize was.

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US Cellular and TDS Telecom received this distinction from JD Power and Associates. There were 40 companies in all that were named as part of the 2011 list, so they’re among pretty elite company. Sure, US Cellular doesn’t exactly get the newest iPhones or the latest Android devices, but at least their call center folks are friendly, right?

“The customer is a top priority, in everything we do,” said TDS president and CEO LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr. “We are so proud of the teams at U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom, and we will continue to improve and enhance the communications experience for all of our customers.”

Putting another feather in US Cellular’s proverbial cap, it was also recognized for having the best overall call quality in the North Central Region. That’s ten years running. I don’t know how much weight you’d want to give a JD Power Customer Service Champion award, but there you have it.

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Samsung Acclaim

There is a lot of excitement surrounding both the Motorola DROID X from Verizon and the HTC EVO 4G from Sprint, but they’re not the only ones doing the new Android dance. US Cellular is getting in on the mix with the announcement of the new Samsung SCH-r880.  Also known as the Samsung Acclaim, this smartphone actually gets loaded up with Google Android 2.1, which is just about as up to date as it gets for smartphones right out of the box. Key features include that 3.2-inch touchscreen and the slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

The hardware for the Acclaim pretty much runs par for the course and it probably won’t get the same drool-worthy glances as some of its Android brethren. Even so, you still get a 3MP camera, microSD slot (4GB included), WiFi, Bluetooth, and the usual slate of Google services. The kicker is that while the Samsung Acclaim may not be much of a looker, it will be available through US Cellular for just $99.99. You’ll need to sign a contract and deal with a mail-in rebate, but they’re also giving a $20 Android Market gift card to sweeten the deal too. Look for it July 9th.

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