U.S. CELLULAR EXPANDS NETWORK IN BAKER CITY, GOLD HILL

New Cell Site Provides 3G Mobile Broadband Service.

BAKER CITY, Ore., - U.S. Cellular has expanded its network presence in the Baker City and Gold Hill areas with the activation of a new cell site. The 150-foot tower, located approximately one-half mile off Interstate 84 between Baker City and Gold Hill, will provide increased coverage and network capacity within an eight-mile radius of the new site as well as the surrounding area.

This new site is part of U.S. Cellular's nationwide 3G Mobile Broadband network, which allows customers to access data on their cell phones 10 times faster than before and at no additional cost. With 3G speeds, browsing the Web on a smartphone is very similar to the experience on a desktop computer. Web pages open faster and customers can send and receive large e-mail attachments. Downloads take less time, and picture and video messages are delivered more quickly.

"Our customers are used to high-speed connections at home, and now we are bringing that experience to them on the go," said Roberta Winger, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Oregon and California. "3G Mobile Broadband helps our customers stay connected to the information that's important to them."

U.S. Cellular has a team of network engineers who drive all over the coverage area to test signal strength and call quality. The company also listens to customer feedback to determine the best locations for new cell sites.