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UScellular delivers nationwide wireless communication services in 21 states. Its offerings include mobile voice, text and data plans. Founded in 1983, the company also supplies mobile devices and accessories.

Pros
  • Reliable service quality
  • Affordable pricing options
  • Good coverage in various areas
Cons
  • Frequent billing issues
  • Inconsistent customer support
  • Product reliability concerns

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 22, 2026

    US Cellular and T-Mobile joined together how long ago? Been getting mail for months saying you all are one. Yet today I go to upgrade my phone and told I can't do that or add anything else because they're in the process of getting everything to T-Mobile...Now I'm told it could be a day, a month or even 10 before I can do anything but I could buy the phone outright.? Good option. Or I could go to T-Mobile and have them buy out the contract..MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!

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    Reviewed May 22, 2026

    "UScellular gets one star only because zero isn’t an option. The customer service is terrible, and the phone service is just as bad. I’ve had an incredibly frustrating experience and would not recommend them.”

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingBilling

      Reviewed May 19, 2026

      Buyer beware the in-store service will be different than the online, and different than the call in customer service. You will want to change carriers and when you do be sure you do it close to the last date of your billing cycle but not the day of because they then steal from you. Might be legal but when you take money you didn't earn for a service you no longer provide. It's theft and all customers should know it's how you handle business upfront. And they bill minus your previous discounts 🤷‍♀️.

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      Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsRates

      Reviewed May 17, 2026

      UScellular service has become incredibly unreliable. Dropped calls, failed connections, missing texts, and voicemails not coming through have become a regular issue. Customers are paying for dependable service and instead getting constant frustration. The problems seem tied to the recent company transition/merge, but customers shouldn’t be the ones suffering through it while still being charged full price.

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed May 16, 2026

      I noticed after T-Mobile bought out UScellular my internet service slowed down so I called up US Cellular to tell them I was canceling my service but the lady kept trying to keep me to go to T-Mobile. So I got mad and I told her what I thought about how US Cellular internet service is slow and hung up. Then I called up ** to have my phone transferred over to their service but I found out that the phone was reported stolen so I asked the consumer cellular operator who can do such a thing and she said the phone service you have now would have that lmel number in there system. So if my phone is reported stolen how come US Cellular still has my service right now.

      Confused I called up US Cellular as the new customer and gave them my lmel number to see if my phone would work. To my surprise she said that's fine it'll work. So I'm convinced that the US Cellular operator reported my phone stolen because what I said about US Cellular and hung up on her. NO problem if I stay with us cellular or T-Mobile but if I go to ** I have to buy a new phone but it will be worth it to me. Stay away from US Cellular. They have slow internet service and I'm saving $100 a year for going over to **.

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      Punctuality & SpeedBilling

      Reviewed May 14, 2026

      Here is how my bill has changed since the T-Mobil merger; $57 in April, $66 March, $66 Feb, $ 79 January. $97 in May after the merger. How ridiculous. I have never been late or missed a payment.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffRates

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      I give -00000, US Cellular merged with T-Mobile. What a scam and nightmare! Not one person can help anyone, all they do is pass you around to other customer service people, who do not know anything about US Cell and act stupid, whatever they are paid, it is too much! Same complaints as 786 other people about the merge and over charging customer for a service they no longer have with US Cellular. Trying to get you money back, good luck what a rat race! I really like speaking to someone who can understand English until it comes to refund then all the sudden, they no speak English! If you want to speak with Supervisor or Manager that will never happen, over 2 weeks, going in stores, and calling customer service agent. I still cannot get anyone who can find out why they are still taking auto pay when my account was disconnected and no longer using US Cellular.

      My advice, write your Attorney General, after so many complaints they will investigate, just read the complaints on this site. Seems like a lot of other people are having the same issue, US Cellular cannot say they had no idea that was happening. They hired the staff to push people off so they can continue to rip off customers who were paying auto pay when US Cellular merged with T-Mobile. I would think someone higher up person is looking at a big bonus, the more money they can take from old customers no one will notice and that is exactly what they have been doing.

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      Customer ServicePriceBilling

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      I switched to T-Mobile and 1 of mine phones were still on Uscellular for 1 day after the billing cycle. They charged me $77 for ONE DAY!!

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      Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechStaffBilling

      Reviewed May 11, 2026

      We have been USCC customers since the first Nokia phone came out. We have always had a great experience with customer service and taking care of our issues. Now since T-Mobile has taken over a new policy has been implemented and payment arrangements are no longer available. We owe a measly $66 and they can’t extend our due date until next week?? Please stop letting idiots at corporate make decisions. They only care about lining their pockets with money and have no idea how to live in the real world.

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceBilling

      Reviewed May 6, 2026

      US Cellular is now part of T-Mobile, we were notified by mail and told it would be an easy transition. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH!! It has been a nightmare!! Visit to a T-Mobile store for new sim cards was okay. BUT then the cell phones did not work right, another trip to very busy store. T-Mobile has to scan your ID so you cannot call store for any assistance, and the call to main service center takes forever to reach associate. BUT it gets worse, the customer has to call and cancel US Cellular account and auto pay. BUT the autopay continued so I had to cancel our debit card to stop payment. Another inconvenience!

      Called US Cellular again, to cancel autopay. BUT we were charged a late fee and a full payment because they do not prorate? THEN we were told by T-Mobile that the US Cellular phone would not work with T-Mobile and had to purchase a new phone for T-Mobile service? SO MUCH FOR AN EASY TRANSITION! We are in our 80's! It has been a terrible experience. I managed (after speaking to a supervisor) to get $20.00 off the last billing cycle. If we did this online it would take just as much effort for us!

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      UScellular author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team

      U.S. Cellular is one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States. It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago. The company offers traditional plans and no-contract, unlimited prepaid plans, called Simple Connect Plans, for basic phones and smartphones.

      • Canada and Mexico: U.S. Cellular customers can make unlimited calls and send unlimited texts to individuals in Canada and Mexico for a single additional fee each month.

      • Included features: All of U.S. Cellular’s Simple Connect Prepaid Plans come with several features, including three-way calling, call waiting and voicemail. Some plans also have caller ID.

      • Refer-A-Friend: U.S. Cellular customers can earn up to $550 when they refer individuals who sign up for a U.S. Cellular prepaid plan or contract plan. Both the new and the existing customer receive $50.

      • Plans: All Simple Connect Plans for smartphones come with unlimited talk and text. Consumers can decide how much high-speed data they want and choose a plan that provides more or less data, depending on their needs. Additional data is free but is not 4G LTE.

      • Refill options: Customers can refill their minutes online, by phone, in person or by purchasing a refill card at major national retailers. Customers can also sign up for automatic refills.

      The ConsumerAffairs Research Team believes everyone deserves to make smart decisions. We aim to provide readers with the most up-to-date information available about today's consumer products and services.

      UScellular Company Information

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      UScellular
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