U.S. Cellular

Ubicquia and the Town of Rumford Make it Easy for UScellular to Enhance Network Coverage

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Lighting, Safety, Acquisition, Town, U.S. Cellular, City, Lead, Partnership, Radio, Satellite navigation device

TOWN OF RUMFORD, Maine, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubicquia, a creator of intelligent streetlight platforms that are simple to deploy and monitor, has signed a master streetlight attachment agreement with the Town of Rumford. This deal expedites the path for UScellular to deploy the Ericsson Street Radio, an innovative streetlight small cell created in collaboration with Ubicquia.

Key Points: 
  • This deal expedites the path for UScellular to deploy the Ericsson Street Radio , an innovative streetlight small cell created in collaboration with Ubicquia.
  • Rumford removes the lengthy site permitting process, so that UScellular can add network capacity faster, at a lower cost.
  • With the master attachment agreement, Rumford removes the lengthy site permitting process, so that UScellular can add network capacity faster and at a lower cost.
  • We look forward to working with Ubicquia and the Town of Rumford, and we hope more cities follow their lead."

Public-Safety, Critical Infrastructure Coalition Launches to Protect Local Control of Vital, Public-Safety 4.9 GHz Spectrum

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Federal Communications Commission, CII, National Sheriffs' Association, EEI, NYPD, Verizon Communications, U.S. Cellular, Telecommunications, RET, PSSA, Emergency, Competitive Carriers Association, T-Mobile, Democrat, Coalition, Edison Electric Institute, Critical infrastructure, First Responder Network Authority, Interstate Commerce Committee, Hertz, FCC, AT&T, Policy, Internet service provider

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure (CERCI), a broad-based coalition of public-safety, critical infrastructure industry (CII), and telecommunications entities, launched today to protect local control of vital 4.9 GHz spectrum used by public-safety organizations across the country.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure (CERCI), a broad-based coalition of public-safety, critical infrastructure industry (CII), and telecommunications entities, launched today to protect local control of vital 4.9 GHz spectrum used by public-safety organizations across the country.
  • Further, the CERCI maintains that incumbent public-safety licensees should approve all spectrum leases that could impact their licenses.
  • The PSSA proposal would eliminate local public-safety choice and control, end current uses of the 4.9 band, and suffocate ongoing user-led development of innovative public-safety and critical infrastructure applications.
  • "As a former first responder, I understand the vital role the 4.9 GHz public-safety spectrum band plays in emergency communications.

UScellular reports third quarter 2023 results

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Adjustment, Depreciation, Equity, U.S. Cellular, ID, GAAP, Event, Tax, Interest, Central Time, Bookkeeping, EBITDA

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are defined as net income adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation above.

Key Points: 
  • EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are defined as net income adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation above.
  • UScellular does not intend to imply that any such items set forth in the reconciliation above are infrequent or unusual; such items may occur in the future.
  • Management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA as measurements of profitability, and therefore reconciliations to Net income are deemed appropriate.
  • UScellular will hold a conference call on November 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

TDS reports third quarter 2023 results

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Adjustment, Event, Tax, TDS, EBITDA, Equity, GAAP, Interest, Foot, Central Time, Depreciation, U.S. Cellular, OIBDA, Bookkeeping

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are defined as net income adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation above.

Key Points: 
  • EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are defined as net income adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation above.
  • Management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA as measurements of profitability, and therefore reconciliations to Net income are deemed appropriate.
  • Additional information and reconciliations related to Non-GAAP financial measures for September 30, 2023, can be found on TDS' website at investors.tdsinc.com.
  • TDS will hold a conference call on November 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

TNS Robocall Report – Top US Carriers Extend STIR/SHAKEN Gains, with Growing Need to Support Smaller Service Providers

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Telecommunications, Data Analytics, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Policy, Verizon Communications, FCC, Human, Transaction Network Services, T-Mobile, Comcast, Confusion, AT, TNS, U.S. Cellular, AI, Charter, IP, AT&T, Voice over IP, Mobile phone, Lumen

The latest report shows continued momentum by Tier-1 carriers in the fight against robocalls, but challenges remain when it comes to their signed STIR/SHAKEN voice traffic being terminated to smaller service provider networks.

Key Points: 
  • The latest report shows continued momentum by Tier-1 carriers in the fight against robocalls, but challenges remain when it comes to their signed STIR/SHAKEN voice traffic being terminated to smaller service provider networks.
  • The latest edition of TNS’ Robocall Investigation Report, which includes the most accurate robocall data from Q3 2023, is available to download now .
  • The Q3 2023: TNS Robocall Investigation Report also includes several new insights:
    Carriers make broad-based progress signing calls.
  • Full Attestation (A) signed traffic is when the caller and phone number is authenticated by the service provider.

SpotHero Hires New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Automotive, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Other Retail, Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, General Automotive, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Retail, Transportation, Travel, Other Transport, Urban Planning, REIT, Other Automotive, Transport, Other Technology, Software, Internet, Strategy, Multimedia, FP, Marketing, CFO, U.S. Cellular, Corporate finance, City, Management, Redbox, SpotHero, Sutradhar (caste)

SpotHero , the leading parking reservation marketplace in North America, announced Kavita Suthar as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SpotHero , the leading parking reservation marketplace in North America, announced Kavita Suthar as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010861298/en/
    SpotHero Hires New Chief Financial Officer Kavita Suthar.
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    "We're thrilled to welcome Kavita as our new Chief Financial Officer," said SpotHero CEO and co-founder Mark Lawrence.
  • “I’m very excited to officially join the SpotHero team,” said Suthar, whose official start date as SpotHero’s Chief Financial Officer was October 5.

UScellular Named in Fast Company's Third Annual List of Brands That Matter

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Digital divide, YWCA, Partnership, Education, B2B, Association of British HealthTech Industries, YWCA USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, U.S. Cellular, M&M, Environment, Dungeons & Dragons, Toy

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company announced today its third annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands – including UScellular – that communicate and demonstrate brand purpose.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company announced today its third annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands – including UScellular – that communicate and demonstrate brand purpose.
  • UScellular has been recognized as a Fast Company Brand that Matters.
  • UScellular also partners with state and local governments to bring high-speed home internet to underserved Americans and help bridge the digital divide.
  • Fast Company editors judged each brand on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity, and business impact to compile the list.

TDS Telecom doubles down on commitment to improve rural broadband

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Rural Utilities Service, Telecommunications, Digital divide, Corporate Affairs, Federal Communications Commission, ACAM, Data, FCC, Information technology, Risk, Telephone, Human, TDS, WTA, Federal, Telephone and Data Systems, Affordable Connectivity Program, TDS Telecom, Voice over IP, Data-rate units, Investment, NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, Federation, U.S. Cellular, News, NYSE, ACP, Internet service provider

With this program, TDS and the federal government are ensuring quality, high-speed internet in our rural service areas,” said TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Drew Petersen.

Key Points: 
  • With this program, TDS and the federal government are ensuring quality, high-speed internet in our rural service areas,” said TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Drew Petersen.
  • The E-ACAM program supports TDS’ ability to make long-term investments to improve rural broadband by providing predictable support over 15 years while aligning network deployment requirements with the federal Broadband Equity Access & Deployment (BEAD) program.
  • “TDS looks forward to improving broadband in our communities and assisting states in their efforts to prevent duplicate broadband funding from federal programs,” said Petersen.
  • For the last two years, TDS has been advocating in support of enhancing the ACAM program as a member of the ACAM Broadband Coalition and appreciates the continued support from NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association and WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband.

Soracom Partners with UScellular to Deliver Affordable IoT Data with US Local Profile

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Networks, Internet, IOT (Internet of Things), Mobile, Wireless, Technology, GB, LTE-M, API, M2M, Data, U.S. Cellular, NB, Customer service, Mobile phone, Internet of things

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that it has partnered with UScellular to offer a new IoT data plan designed to both simplify data costs and ensure future-proof regulatory compliance for IoT use cases that may require a local profile for devices in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that it has partnered with UScellular to offer a new IoT data plan designed to both simplify data costs and ensure future-proof regulatory compliance for IoT use cases that may require a local profile for devices in the United States.
  • Soracom's new Plan-US offers nationwide, multicarrier 4G, 5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT data, including major U.S. carriers and regional carriers for maximum coverage density even in remote, rural areas.
  • Affordable monthly data packages make deployment costs clear and predictable, with bundles available from 1MB up to 10GB to support IoT deployments at every stage from prototyping to full deployment.
  • "For customers with predictable data needs, Soracom Plan-US combines the simplicity of bundled data with the power of cloud-native 5G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT to put IoT projects on a fast track to scale."

Betacom and UScellular Introduce Industry’s First Private/Public Hybrid 5G Networks

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Data Management, Security, Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Internet, Communication, Partnership, Betacom, Uptime, SLA, Gentlemen's agreement, Internet service provider, Virtual private network, Multimedia, United States Army Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center, Government, Organization, Control, Command, CBRS, U.S. Cellular, Computer, Mobile phone, Intelligence

Private wireless network provider Betacom today announced a partnership with UScellular to deliver the industry’s first private/public hybrid 5G networks, advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Private wireless network provider Betacom today announced a partnership with UScellular to deliver the industry’s first private/public hybrid 5G networks, advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives across the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919654696/en/
    Private wireless network provider Betacom and UScellular are delivering the industry’s first private/public hybrid 5G networks, advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives across the United States.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The private/public hybrid 5G network service allows organizations with multiple sites across numerous locations to maintain connectivity between locations.
  • Enabling devices to use a single SIM with profiles for both Betacom private CBRS networks and the UScellular network ensures mobility, while integrated communication and coordination between the two companies’ 5G network cores enables seamless roaming across the country.