Saturday, January 22, 2011

U.S. Cellular Keeps Spreading the Love with Sweet Prepaid Deals

U.S. Cellular Keeps Spreading the Love with Sweet Prepaid Deals1 U.S. Cellular Keeps Spreading the Love with Sweet Prepaid Deals

U.S. Cellular

Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day without sending a message of long-term commitment? Get that special someone a prepaid plan. Ranked the country’s best wireless carrier in a Consumer Reports survey, U.S. Cellular has prepaid plans starting at $29 and super cool phones at great prices to go with them through Feb. 17.

“These high-value plans and phone deals are smart choices for those who want a great wireless experience through our high-speed nationwide network and no bill surprises,” said Edward Perez, vice president of marketing and sales operations for U.S. Cellular. “We know that staying in touch with family and friends is important to our customers, and these plans allow them to stay connected while staying on top of their budget.”

The $29 Prepaid Plan is ideal for customers who text more than they talk. It includes 200 voice minutes and unlimited text, picture and video messaging. The Motorola GRASP is an ideal match for this prepaid plan. It features a 2.2″-inch display, full QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 MP camera and Bluetooth all for $19.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

The $39 Prepaid Plan is geared toward customers who primarily text and surf the web. It includes 400 voice minutes, unlimited text, picture and video messaging, and 5GB of web browsing. The Samsung Profile is a sleek phone that is well-suited for this prepaid plan. The handset boasts a 2.4″-inch display, full QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 MP camera/camcorder and music/video player all for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

The $49 Prepaid Plan is a good fit for customers who like to talk as much as they text. It includes 1,000 voice minutes and unlimited text, picture and video messaging. The Samsung Messager Touch pairs well with this plan. Features include a 2.6″- inch touchscreen, 2.0 MP camera, slide-out QWERTY keyboard and is on sale for just $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

In addition to these great plans, U.S. Cellular also has $59 and $69 Prepaid offerings to suit customers who have needs that include unlimited voice, messaging, and data and a $10 Pay-As-You-Go plan for those who prefer a pay-as-you-go offering with a low monthly price. All of these devices are backed by U.S. Cellular’s, high-speed nationwide network.