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Overview

US Cellular is a big name cell phone carrier serving 26 states that also entered the prepaid cell phone market with the launch of Talk Tracker.

US Cellular was founded in 1983 and is based in Chicago Illinois.

Pros: Since Talk Tracker is provided by US Cellular, calls occur on their national network.  The service supports modern features and you can activate any compatible cell phone; you do not need to purchase their phones.

Cons: US Cellular is a regional provider, so they don't have service in all areask.

Detailed Provider Information

Plans: U.S. Cellular offers both monthly and pay-as-you-go plans. All of the monthly plans include free incoming calls and free night minutes starting at 9 p.m. The 45 dollar plan comes with 350 anytime minutes, and overage minutes are 15 cents each. The 60 dollar plan comes with 600 minutes plus unlimited weekend minutes, and overage minutes are 10 cents each. Finally, the 80 dollar plan comes with 1,000 anytime minutes plus unlimited weekend minutes, and overage minutes are 10 cents each. There are two pay-as-you-go plans. The first has a monthly access charge of 6 dollars and costs 15 cents per minute. The second has a monthly access charge of 10 dollars and costs 10 cents per minute.


Customer Service: Customer care is available airtime free from your cell phone, via email or by calling their toll free customer service number.


Credit Check: None


Contract: None


Payment Options: You can refill your account at US Cellular retail stores (there is a 5 dollar minimum on refills). You can also automatically refill your account from credit card, debit card or checking account by calling customer service. Refills can also be done via Western Union stores.


Text and Picture Messaging: Incoming text messages are free for both the monthly plans and pay-as-you-go plans. A la carte outgoing text messages are 25 cents each. There are also three text messaging packages: $4.95 for 250 messages, $9.95 for 750 messages, and $14.95 for unlimited messages. Picture messaging is not available.


Data Plans: US Cellular does not offer mobile web access at this time.



Downloadables: Downloadable ringtones available only on the Kyocera KX-9b phone.


International Calling: U.S. Cellular does offer international calling capabilities. Calls to Mexico and Canada are charged at 50 cents per minute. Calls to other international destinations start at $1.25 per minute. You'll want to call customer service to find out the rates to the destination country you plan to call before placing calls.


Roaming Charges: Calls made from outside your service plan area are charged at 69 cents per minute.


Calling Features: Voicemail, caller ID, 3 way calling and call waiting are offered with all of US Cellular's prepaid plans.


Activation Fee: There is a 30 dollar one time fee to activate your U.S. Cellular prepaid service.  This fee is included in their starter packages (which vary in price and depending on your area). You can also activate US Cellular service on any cell phone compatible with the US Cellular network for the 30 dollar activation fee.


Nationwide Long Distance: All US Cellular prepaid plans include nationwide long distance. Calls made to destinations within the United States are treated as regular calls.


411 Calls: Directory assistance is available for a cost of $1.50 per call.


Earliest Minute Expiration: There are no pay by the minute plans with US Cellular. All minutes expire at the end of the monthly billing cycle for your chosen plan. Unused minutes do not rollover.


911 Calls: Yes


Phones: It appears that U.S. Cellular has many phone models listed under their prepaid section. Most are very basic models which are best used for just talking and texting. They do have a number of higher end phones for their postpaid service, which can be purchased at full price and activated on a prepaid plan. However, full retail price can get very expensive, which may deter some cost-conscious shoppers.


Some Available Cell Models:

Samsung u340 (shown)
Samsung Spex R210
Samsung R311 Axle
Keyocera Neo E1100


Coverage Map: US Cellular Talk Tracker Prepaid Coverage Map

Latest News: News about U.S. Cellular prepaid.


Average rating based on US Cellular Prepaid Reviews by users:
3

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US Cellular Prepaid i love myprepaid account. i only have one problem u cannot pay 3
quette 2010/07/23

i love myprepaid account. i only have one problem u cannot pay online.


US Cellular Prepaid Its not that I dont dislike U.S Cellular, but it seems to nickel 3
maybe 2010/06/11

Its not that I dont dislike U.S Cellular, but it seems to nickel and dime you on everything with prepay, but people dont want contracts either thats doing that,for this 5.99 more for that 5.99 more, the prepays now offer excellent service with unlimited calls, text and web, for far less then us cells minimum contract plans and prepays, I liked us cell I was with them for almost 10 years, but they forced me out, with nickel and diming me on everything, that others give for free, I had to leave them.


US Cellular Prepaid Im not keen on prepaid being expensive. If you are not on contract 2
Sharon 2010/04/18

Im not keen on prepaid being expensive. If you are not on contract why pay lots for prepaid. $45 is still too much thats whats cool about Net10 its only $15 for 150 minutes and worthwhile at 5c texts and 10c per minute calls. It is a recession so its better to save.


US Cellular Prepaid US Cellular offers amazing service plan for pre-paid customers. 5
Guest 2010/04/08

US Cellular offers amazing service plan for pre-paid customers. They just launched 3 new price plans. For $49 you get unlimited calls. For $59 you get unlimited calls, texts, pictures and videos! For $69 you get unlimited, calls, text, pictures, videos and web! They also back up your contacts for FREE!! Their customer service far exceeds any other carrier I've ever had to deal with! They also have pay-as-you-go for $6 or $10. Pre-Paid has access to RINGTONES now, and SO much more!!!


US Cellular Prepaid id give no stars if it were an option-us cell regular service 1
aimee 2010/03/31

id give no stars if it were an option-us cell regular service is okay-but forget the prepaid-my son got a prepaid w/them and they are awful! for starters-their 'customer serivce' is in fricking central america! and i dont mean Kansas either-these idiots can hardly speak english-much less understand you! then to top if off- you cannot pay your bill online at all and you cannot pay it over the phone with mr central america unless you allow them to keep your card number for ongoing auto payments-ummmm-NO! sorry-but as horrible as crickets customer service is-its got this garbage beat-im going to have to recommend cricket over this-ill make sure my son switches his account pronto-at least you can pay online with them and pay over the phone without a lifetime commitment to your credit card-US cellular--give it up..you suck!


US Cellular Prepaid I heard picture message is coming to prepaid soon but it need 3
tweet 2010/03/29

I heard picture message is coming to prepaid soon but it need to hurry and come like the end of this month because this is killing me. Im ready to change my plan and start sending pictures today. i hate have to tell people that i dont have picture massages they be like you plan is wack so hurry Please


US Cellular Prepaid i been with us cellular for five years an they service is great 5
gia 2010/03/19

i been with us cellular for five years an they service is great everytime i swich i always go back to them they will be getting internet on the march 25or 29 but it coming call if u think im lying but i love them like crazy


US Cellular Prepaid In my opinion, you can't beat US Cellular prepaid. I pay $65 5
Paul 2010/03/17

In my opinion, you can't beat US Cellular prepaid. I pay $65 a month for unlimited talk and text...don't have to worry about going over. You can't get a contract phone that even comes close to comparing to that! I do agree about the data (Pics, Ringtones, Apps, & Easy Edge)...but check this. Starting in May, US Cellular is going to run another special. They will finally have a data plan for the prepaid phones! Not sure how much it's going to be, but I would say somewhere around $70-$80 for unlimited talk, text and pics, which will freakin rock. They may even include a few megs on the easy edge, I'm not sure. As far as ringtones, bluetooth. Man I've got over 100 ringtones on my phone and I haven't downloaded one. You can also download programs from the internet that make ringtones out of the music on your computer's hard drive (you can select a certain part of the song that you want to extract and use as a ringtone). Then all you have to do is tether your phone to your computer with your USB cable, and put YOUR ringtones on your phone...for free.


US Cellular Prepaid US CELLULAR ARE THEFTS!! AND THATS HOW THEY MAKE THEIR MONEY!!!! 3
Claudia 2010/03/14

US CELLULAR ARE THEFTS!! AND THATS HOW THEY MAKE THEIR MONEY!!!! I had gotten a blackberry tour when they first came out, I had to exchange the phone 4 times and I lasted 1 week with a loaner phone. Then I got a cheap Lg phone that had insufficient memory, I went back wanting to exchange it for another model and they didnt let me so I canceled, I had only about 20 days with the service and they have a 30 day return policy. They kept my 145.00 dollars and didnt return not even a penny back! They were only supposed to charge me for the minutes I used and they ended up keeping all my money, they didnt even refund the money for the activation, and it clearly says in the reciept that they will return your money for the activation fee...They ARE THIEFS AND I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYBODY EVER AGAIN OR EVEN THINK ABOUT GOING BACK!!!!!!!


US Cellular Prepaid the service is okay if u like 2 talk n text alot. i just had 3
alexia 2010/03/02

the service is okay if u like 2 talk n text alot. i just had problem with my voice-mail in the beginning but i dnt like the fact u dnt get web or cant send or receive pics. used it less then a month is ready 2 switch 2 straight talk for eva thing 4 only 45 a month there great they use same towers as Verizon so no problems


US Cellular Prepaid U.S CELLULAR HAVE GOOD SERVICE AND REASONABLE PRICES BUT PREPAID 1
Quansheena 2010/02/25

U.S CELLULAR HAVE GOOD SERVICE AND REASONABLE PRICES BUT PREPAID IS WHACKKKKKK BECAUSE ON PREPAID YOU CAN'T GET NOTHING REALLY I WOULD LOVE INTERNET SERVICE AND PICTURE TEXT!!!!!!!!!1THAT WOULD BE BETTER AND I THINK THEIR CUSTOMERS WOULD BE MORE SATISFIED....B/C WHEN YOU GO ON ONLINE FOR YOUR PICTURES STILL CAN NOT GET YOUR DAMN PICTURES...............U.S CELLULAR REALLY NEED TO UPGRADE...


US Cellular Prepaid There are new plans at USCellular on the prepaid menu. 65.00 5
JBN 2010/02/22

There are new plans at USCellular on the prepaid menu. 65.00 = unlimited talk AND text. 55.00 = unlimited talk. There are always promotional phones, but they are pretty simple. This phone service (for prepay) is awesome but check your area before you sign up and see where their footprint extends. IE Maine, NH, VT = Awesome. CHicago area =Awesome. Carolinas, Va, and Oregen are great service areas as well. Actually they own the most towers in the state of Maine over ANY other carrier... but if you live in Florida or Boston, maybe not the right service for you.


US Cellular Prepaid con: they sell u a camera phone, but you can not send pictures 1
I want my pic msgs 2010/01/04

con: they sell u a camera phone, but you can not send pictures or recieve pictures unless you 1. use your bluetooth to send the image to someone next to you 2. if recieving a picture image you have to go online and you the password that you text will send you and you still cant retrieve the damn picture because that doesnt work,, prepaid headache..


US Cellular Prepaid you see cordell they cant just lower their prices so they have 3
unknown 2009/12/07

you see cordell they cant just lower their prices so they have more customers because they would have the same amt of money coming in as they do now. the higher the price the less people but more money, the lower the price more people but the same amt of money. of course tho people are going to buy us cellular wether the price is high or not because it is probably the best way to go. and by the way its not really turning your back on the customers by trying to keep the business they have :-)


US Cellular Prepaid havent had a single problem or a single dropped call and thats 5
jesse 2009/10/13

havent had a single problem or a single dropped call and thats all that matters to me. u.s. cellular is the best prepaid out there hands down


US Cellular Prepaid I had it 2 months, crappy signals, none out of town and cost 2
Bry 2009/10/10

I had it 2 months, crappy signals, none out of town and cost too much. I switched to Net10 NO ROAMING charges, a straight 10 cent per min, $30 for 300 min card and good for 60 days and great prices on phones. You can get a Straight Talk Phone only at Walmart $30-$100 and pay $30 a month for 1000 minutes of talk, text, or 30mb of data but unused mins don't rollover and it uses Verizon and Altells Networks. Still a great deal if you talk or text alot.


US Cellular Prepaid Nothing BUT problems! I did a lot of research before buying 1
kristina 2009/09/30

Nothing BUT problems! I did a lot of research before buying a prepaid cell for our family - and although no prepaid plan got great reviews, US Cellular seemed better than most. What a mistake! For us, it was supposed to be an extra phone just for the kids to take to practices, etc. so I only needed minimal minutes and no text.
Before ordering, I verified the information I had found on the web with a "customer service" rep. I specifically asked if everything could be done online, and I was told it could. Turns out NOTHING can be done on line (except ordering the phone.) For everything else (and there were a LOT of problems in just the 3 months I used it), they told me I would have to go to a US Cellular store. The nearest one was in another state (about 1 hr, 40 min round trip - to take care of a phone we hardly ever used.)
First, I couldn't pay my bill w/o showing ID (at a customer service center), also the screen went out after 1.5 months and they wouldn't fix it w/o a $60 deposit (a fact they didn't tell me until I went to a US Cellular store), and less than half my calls actually went through.
There were even more problems, but that's the basics. Another frustrating thing is that I almost always got conflicting info from different people when I called. Most of them were very polite, and understood how terrible this was, but they could do nothing about it. When I finally got through to a manager, she was very rude and didn't even take the time to listen to me. Basically, I ended up paying well over $100 (for phone, activation fee, monthly bill) and probably only got 15-20 minutes of use from it. Plus a heap 'o frustation.


US Cellular Prepaid YOU CAN NOW HAVE PAY AS YOU GO WITH US CELLULAR. VERY REASONABLY 5
Brittany 2009/08/04

YOU CAN NOW HAVE PAY AS YOU GO WITH US CELLULAR. VERY REASONABLY PRICED AND GOOD PHONES TO CHOOSE FROM! CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL STORE!


US Cellular Prepaid The prices of the phones even if insured are not much of a deal. 3
Terry macafee 2009/07/07

The prices of the phones even if insured are not much of a deal. They only go one sale now and then.


US Cellular Prepaid U.S. Cellular service is good, but be sure you pay on time for 2
NCMTN 2009/06/17

U.S. Cellular service is good, but be sure you pay on time for your monthly prepaid service. My renewal date for the month was the 29th. I couldn't pay until the 23rd of the following month, and was making calls. Then, on the 29th, my service stopped. After already paying 60 bucks, I was told that because I didn't wait until my service date of the 29th, they had "pro-rated" my payment, and I would have to pay another 48 bucks. I don't think so!


US Cellular Prepaid is very good wen u talk a alot but sumtimes dey do get over on 3
none 2009/05/28

is very good wen u talk a alot but sumtimes dey do get over on you so its gud 2 pay attention 2 yo bills


US Cellular Prepaid i think prepaid phones are good to because there easy to use 3
syvella 2009/05/18

i think prepaid phones are good to because there easy to use and u wont have to pay that much for the bill.


US Cellular Prepaid i love my free incomin i can talk all dame day bout these lame 5
shay 2009/05/18

i love my free incomin i can talk all dame day bout these lame azz bicth


US Cellular Prepaid I just want my ringtones and picture mess............... 3
me 2009/05/04

I just want my ringtones and picture mess...............


US Cellular Prepaid i love US cellulars pre paid monthly plans! and i always seem 3
aleisha 2009/04/29

i love US cellulars pre paid monthly plans! and i always seem to have service in many places others dont! the only thing that sucks is US cellular doesnt have a alota phones!! they would be on the top if they had more phones to chose from!


US Cellular Prepaid i like the phone service but do not like i can not download ringtones 3
sue 2009/04/19

i like the phone service but do not like i can not download ringtones or get pics text!!!!!!!


US Cellular Prepaid This for people that don't have 100 bucks to spend on a phone 5
Guest 2009/04/08

This for people that don't have 100 bucks to spend on a phone each month,it dont allow you to go over and when someone calls you back you can talk forever with no fee,incoming calls are free.And if you do run out you can buy more minutes,like 240 for ten bucks.It does not allow you to roam when out of state or area


US Cellular Prepaid I regards to the statement that says that US Cellular does not 5
Pebbles 2009/02/24

I regards to the statement that says that US Cellular does not offer per minute packages they actually do. One is $10/mo. and 10 cents per minute and the second is $6/mo. and 15 cents per minute.


US Cellular Prepaid the monthly pre-paid deals are GREAT!!u can get a plan w/out 4
aleisha 2009/02/24

the monthly pre-paid deals are GREAT!!
u can get a plan w/out a contract deffinately a plus!
n for all yall that r complaning about not havin ringtones....thats what blue tooth is for!!!! just blue tooth ring tones from other phones to yours! thats what i do, its simple and free!


US Cellular Prepaid it sucks 1
harry 2009/02/20

it sucks


US Cellular Prepaid Listen, I really like the service and all...but there are a hew 2
Chrystyna H. 2009/01/12

Listen, I really like the service and all...but there are a hew changes that I would make. I would first allow the prepaid customers to have picture messaging and ringtones...because we pay more than contract customers for the amt. of minutes that we receive.. and i feel that since we are paing more for less, we should have the option to pay additional or have you guys add it to one of the plans so that we can get pic messaging.. you guys also need to provide better plans for the money we spend, because there are only 600 for like 60 bucks, and thats alot in comparison to what the contract holders get for like 40. I think it would be the wise thing to do considering that other companies will soon have plans developed that will be available all over the place, and that they will only be charging like 30 bucks a month for pretty much unlimited everything including text, with the option to add internet and pics for a low cost...and uless you guys do something about your current plans, youre going to lose a ton of customers.... just a suggestion...


US Cellular Prepaid I think every plan should Have free nights and weekends, and 1
Cordell 2009/01/07

I think every plan should Have free nights and weekends, and we should have picture mail. I used to love U. S. Cellular but now u all have turned your back on your customers and don't really care what we think. Its all about money now, huh? Don't forget thats the same way companies think before they fail! You need to lower your prices. Go ahead do what the other companies are scared to do..... Be fair to your customers. If your fair you'll get a lot more customers, and you don't have to be a afraid of losing profit over fair prices. If something doesn't change, You'll lose an Incredibly Massive amount of loyal customers!


US Cellular Prepaid Works great I think anyone that dislikes the features should 5
bill 2008/11/09

Works great I think anyone that dislikes the features should have paid attension to what they paid for. I get free incomming calls and nights and weekends free... There are no roll over minutes but who cares... if u have roll over minutes u are paying for too many minutes or not using enough :)


US Cellular Prepaid u.s.cellular prepaid is the best now they got the 65dollor ulimited 5
sean 2008/11/03

u.s.cellular prepaid is the best now they got the 65dollor ulimited min plan and you get free incoming texting, and i got a motorola phone so i can bluetooth ringtones to my phone so i dont need the internet, love the service, never droped a call yet


US Cellular Prepaid i just found out about he prepaid plan from us cellular. i will 5
amanda 2008/10/20

i just found out about he prepaid plan from us cellular. i will definitely be getting this plan. i left us cellular after 3 years for verizon because they offered a discount through my husbands work. big mistake! my bills have consistently been over 400 dollars! us cellular's customer service absolutely can't be beat.


US Cellular Prepaid I like every thing about my phone, but what i don't like is not 5
SHaN 2008/10/15

I like every thing about my phone, but what i don't like is not having any ringtones. we should be alould to ge ringtones just like every one elaes...


US Cellular Prepaid I like the fact that i can have a cell phone with my credit! 3
Mechelle 2008/10/13

I like the fact that i can have a cell phone with my credit! and i see a lot of people are complaining about not being able to have a better phone. As long as you have a us cellular phone you can use it on ur talk tracker. I bought a razor and they hooked it right up for me with my talk tracker! I wish they offered an unlimited plan, cause the minutes just dont last long enough for me. The service area sucks where i live though. I live in southern Vermont and as soon as i hit the Mass. border (which is 45 minutes away) i loose service. So i cant go anywhere far with my phone, which totally sucks. But it has its benefits. I cant get a normal plan due to my credit, so this works for me. I have had my talk tracker for 4 or 5 years now (since they first came out). So all in all it has its benefits and worthlessness about it.


US Cellular Prepaid I just picked up a prepay phone from my local U.S. Cellular, 4
Bunny 2008/09/23

I just picked up a prepay phone from my local U.S. Cellular, and my phone -does- have the option of getting ringtones with easyedge. I probably won't ever use them, but the LG UX145 now gives you the option, and is one of the cheaper models.

I am also on a pay per minute plan, that comes with a small monthly fee, and I was told my minutes will continue to the next month.


US Cellular Prepaid Just cuz we have pre paid phones doesnt mean we shouldnt be allowed 2
someone 2008/08/22

Just cuz we have pre paid phones doesnt mean we shouldnt be allowed to get ringtones... the ringtines that come on the phone are stupid. sorry. but besides that i like the phone.


US Cellular Prepaid I think U.S. Cellular rocks it's the best service I've seen yet 5
Amy 2008/05/22

I think U.S. Cellular rocks it's the best service I've seen yet and I usually to contracts but I prefer this. If I miss payment for one month I don't get late charges, sent to collections or even loose my number. The only dislike I have is that my phone doesn't get service when I travel out of town.


US Cellular Prepaid This really is a good service! I have had it for a while so 3
Matt 2008/04/07

This really is a good service! I have had it for a while so I still have the benefits of being grandfathered into the old plan rates. I pay $45 for 500 minutes with free nights and weekends, and pay $10 for 750 outgoing text messages. I always keep a positive balance of $25 in case I have to make a roaming call. Phone selection is a bit limited for TT, but if you really want that Razor, or Blackberry... You can still have one with TT, but you will pay full price for those phones as they are not part of the TT Plan phone selection. Coverage area is great, Minimal dropped calls, Better than most other non-contract/pre-paid plans.

US Cellular does need to allow for use of the easy edge feature on TT, even if it means paying from the phones balance as you do for roaming. People like to change their wallpapers and ringtones every now and then. C'mon US cellular. You fix that one fault, and this will be a perfect plan!


US Cellular Prepaid The ux3300 LGi s a nice phone I like the voice dialing, but I 3
dee 2008/03/12

The ux3300 LGi s a nice phone I like the voice dialing, but I wish I could download ringtone for it because I don't like the ringtones it has.


US Cellular Prepaid would be nice to roll over minutes and have them offer something 3
scott 2008/03/05

would be nice to roll over minutes and have them offer something where you can pay 20 dollars cash and when thats gone add more to it


US Cellular Prepaid i've been on the talktracker plan for over five years.because 3
cynt 2008/03/03

i've been on the talktracker plan for over five years.because my credit was too bad for a contract phone.well i haven't miss a payment,so why can't us celluar trust me with a contract phone due to the fact that i'm keeping my bill paid.


US Cellular Prepaid i love my blackberry 8703e.i believe it's one of the best phones 5
reymund 2008/03/02

i love my blackberry 8703e.i believe it's one of the best phones but as you know u.s cellular is the best company with the best plans


US Cellular Prepaid i love the but we needs some ringtones im bout to die without 5
shana 2008/02/18

i love the but we needs some ringtones im bout to die without it


US Cellular Prepaid Best Pre-Paid Ever! 5
Cassandra 2008/02/16

Best Pre-Paid Ever!


US Cellular Prepaid i need ring tones, i don't like the fact that we can only record 3
anonymous 2008/02/05

i need ring tones, i don't like the fact that we can only record ring tones, and by the way if you don't know how 2 do that, all u have 2 do is record a song and then when u finish, go 2 OPTIONS and the SET AS


US Cellular Prepaid i think that the prepaid wireess plan is great for kids but it 5
rico washington 2008/01/20

i think that the prepaid wireess plan is great for kids but it is kind of a rip off but kids that talk alot and want a phone this is the right service to go to thank you forbeinga great wireless plan us cellular


US Cellular Prepaid i hate that u cant get ringtones n how u dnt have picture messaging 5
izzy 2008/01/16

i hate that u cant get ringtones n how u dnt have picture messaging for prepaid camera phones


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