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Summer weather is here, bringing with it outdoor activities, bathing suits, and other motivators for many people who want to get healthy and get in shape.

A recent survey¹ conducted by U.S. Cellular found that nearly half of their customers say their biggest cell phone concern is access or exposure to questionable content. To deliver peace of mind to these customers, U.S. Cellular is offering its new Family Protector app to help users monitor device usage.

Life’s best moments sometimes happen when least expected – and wireless technology can help make them better and more frequent for families and friends.

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced that, starting May 1, it will begin offering its postpaid service in 47 Sam’s Club locations across 14 states, including the two locations in Knoxville. Sam’s Club members can now purchase U.S. Cellular’s value-packed plans and a range of eight cutting-edge devices, which includes the new Samsung GALAXY S® 4.

U.S. Cellular is launching an industry-first trial program to allow consumers to test drive its network – with no commitment and no cost. And Knoxville is one of the first cities that get to try it out.

Most of us dread tax preparation time, filled with stacks of paperwork, looming deadlines and complicated forms. But today’s smartphones, tablets and apps simplify this chore, allowing us to complete, file and manage our 2012 tax return more quickly, easily and conveniently than ever before.

Are high hopes for becoming healthier in 2013 falling lower on the list of priorities? If so, you are not alone. According to The New York Times, by the end of January a third of people have broken their New Year’s resolutions. March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to get back on track to a healthier lifestyle using smartphone applications recommended by U.S. Cellular.

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced that additional East Tennessee communities will receive high-speed 4G LTE services by the end of 2013. Residents of McMinn County, Cocke County and Cookeville will enjoy access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection.

Valentine’s Day is the one day a year when everyone can be a Romeo, carefully planning the details of a romantic evening, but too often some end up becoming passionate procrastinators. You may have started out with the best of intentions but failed to follow through. However, there’s no need to fret when you can use your smartphone or tablet to help you prepare for Valentine’s Day on-the-go.

When the skies threaten, people turn to their wireless device for weather updates. An Online Publishers Association report indicates that 47 percent of smartphone owners regularly use it to check the weather.