Leadership Blog

Right now, the United States' leadership in wireless connectivity is at risk. China – our primary competitor – provides about 70% more wireless capacity per person. That gap will grow in the coming years as China builds more base stations and makes …

This August 2023, UScellular hosted its 4th annual Inclusion Summit where associates came together to learn new perspectives and take actions to build an environment of inclusion, understanding and belonging for all. The two-day event included …

For some Americans access to the internet is at their fingertips. They’re able to help their kids search online for their latest curiosity, study for an upcoming quiz, find a cool science experiment, and look for an afterschool job. They don’t have …

UScellular and nonprofit organization, Screen Sanity, have partnered to help families build better digital habits, using a new resource called the Smarter Start Toolkit. This is part of UScellular’s efforts to help people reset their relationship …

UScellular associates have a deep sense of purpose and are strongly committed to giving back to the communities we serve. One new way our associates are giving back is through skills-based volunteerism, or when associates put their professional …

At UScellular, we are proud to support our veteran associates and their families with benefits such as paid leave, education assistance, a veteran-focused associate resource group and physical, emotional, social and financial well-being programs.For …

Stephanie Cassioppi, Senior Director of Government Affairs at UScellular, today released the following statement related to her June 6, 2023 testimony before the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities. She testified in opposition to WI Assembly …

UScellular is committed to a workplace culture that supports and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences. An inclusive workplace is part of our company culture, and drives the best outcomes for our associates, our customers and our …

Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in CTIA’s 5G Summit. At the summit, a few industry experts were already talking about 6G. While it is important to look ahead, UScellular agrees with CTIA that the key to innovation in the next …

At UScellular, we are incredibly proud of our active military and veteran associates and their families for their service and sacrifice to our country. We are committed to hiring veterans and those currently serving in the military reserves. The …

In honor of the 40 anniversary of UScellular, I’m proud to share that our associates hosted more than 40 Acts of Service throughout National Volunteer Month to give back and make meaningful connections with our local communities. Associates’ …

Guest blog from Dr. Marisa Cohen, relationship scientist, marriage and family therapist.We live in a digital world, which means that we are often, if not always, connected. While many use smartphones to plug in to social networks and reach out to …

Wireless operators like UScellular play a key role in bringing the power of wireless, including 5G, to underserved communities across the U.S. Laurent “LT” Therivel, CEO of UScellular, sat down with CTIA to discuss his commitment to use 5G to …

Mike Dienhart, UScellular’s vice president of engineering, shared these remarks at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) National Spectrum Strategy Public Listening Session on April 11. 

When we introduced the “Phones Down for 5 Challenge,” I knew that I had to take the challenge myself. So, in early March, I put my phone down for five days so I could learn about my phone habits – positive and negative – and how being constantly …

¿Cuál fue tu experiencia durante el reto de #PhonesDownfor5?Recientemente apagué mi teléfono por 5 horas consecutivas como parte del reto #PhonesDownfor5. La experiencia fue mucho más reveladora de lo que yo me esperaba.Tuve tiempo de pensar sin …

Rebecca Thompson, UScellular's VP of Government Affairs and Mike Saperstein, SVP of Government Affairs at WIA, recently attended a 5G tech demonstration in Iowa that showcased the power and reliability of Fixed Wireless Access. Click here to read …

It is my honor to share that UScellular has been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine! Based off associate survey results, UScellular was ranked 2 among all large companies in Oregon.While awards like …

We know that current economic times are causing uncertainty for many of our customers. They’re at the center of all our decisions and it’s our mission to connect them to what matters most. We will always focus on delivering a competitive network, …

This week, women and allies of women across the world are choosing to #EmbraceEquity in celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. It’s part of our broader celebration of Women’s History Month throughout March and offers us time …

In honor of National Employee Appreciation Day, Kevin Lowell, UScellular’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Communications, shares his appreciation for everything our associates do to help customers every day.

The goal of Phones Down for 5 is to reset our relationships with technology and open up more time for human connection. We’re not putting our phones down forever—just taking a break to make sure we have balance between technology and our …

This April will mark the 50 anniversary of the first cellphone call. It seems hard to believe the technology has been around that long considering I didn’t get my first cellphone until my boss in the Marine Corps instructed me that I needed to be …

Today is Veterans Day; an opportunity to honor the veterans who work alongside us and live in the communities we serve. As a veteran of the Marines, it’s an exciting and proud moment to share how UScellular is continuing to demonstrate support of …

November is National Family Caregiver’s month, so we thought it was the perfect time to launch our new Associate Resource group dedicated to supporting working parents and caregivers at UScellular — Empowering Parents and Caregivers Together …

UScellular is focused on building a better future by caring for the environment. We’re on a journey to address our environmental impact in our entire footprint from operations to supply chain. By implementing sustainable practices to lead the …

With National Voter Registration Day on September 20, UScellular CEO Laurent “LT” Therivel and Chief People Officer and Head of Communications Deirdre Drake discuss the importance of voting and how UScellular supports its associates with paid time …

UScellular is committed to a workplace culture that supports and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences. Associate development is a key part of our company culture, and we know an inclusive workplace drives the best outcomes for our …

UScellular sponsors local pride events, bringing communities together to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility, empowerment and equalityPride parades are hosted around the world each June to celebrate LGBTQ+ social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal …

The following was shared with all UScellular associates today from Mike Dienhart, vice president of supply chain.