FREE DEVICE WORKSHOP IN OAKLAND PROVIDES TIPS TO CREATE A DIGITAL DIARY

FREE DEVICE WORKSHOP IN OAKLAND PROVIDES TIPS TO CREATE A DIGITAL DIARY Learn How to Keep Electronic Records of Most Vital Assets Safe in Case of Emergency OAKLAND, MD (Oct. 3, 2016) – Natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes can happen at any time. A smartphone or tablet can act as a digital diary or fire safe in an emergency so if the worst-case scenario happens, important information can be recovered. U.S. Cellular associates are offering tips on how and what residents might want to capture and store in their device, such as vital paperwork, belongings, and insurance policy numbers during a free Device Workshop in Oakland. Guests don’t need to be U.S. Cellular customers to attend. “Our associates are available to show residents how to use a smartphone or tablet to store critical information so they have it when they need it most,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Mid-South. “People rely on our high-quality network to connect them to loved ones and information they need when emergency situations occur. Through this workshop we’re trying to help prepare for the unexpected.” The free Device Workshop starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 15 at 13180 Garrett Hwy. You may call 301-334-6462 for more information. 4G LTE not available in all areas. See www.uscellular.com/4G for detailed coverage info. 4G LTE service may be provided through King Street Wireless, a partner of U.S. Cellular. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 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 the 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 is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier offers coverage where the other carriers don't and a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. U.S. Cellular has the Highest Wireless Network Quality Performance in the North Central Region, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, and 99 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. 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. ### For more information, contact: Melissa Watkins Katie Frey Public Relations Counsel Communications Manager, U.S. Cellular Phone: 804-402-5316 Phone: 773-355-3275 Email: melissawatkins@comcast.net Email: katie.frey@uscellular.com