US Cellular, in conjunction with its partnership with King Street Wireless, plans to deliver 4G LTE services and 4G-enabled devices to more than 25 percent of its customers across two dozen markets in time for the holiday season.

The initial rollout of 4G LTE service for U.S. Cellular is planned for selected cities in Iowa, Wisconsin, Maine, North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma. These include some of U.S. Cellular's leading markets such as Milwaukee, Madison and Racine, Wis.; Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, Iowa; Portland and Bangor, Maine; and Greenville, N.C.

U.S. Cellular plans to introduce a portfolio of 4G-enabled devices during the first phase of its 4G LTE deployment and will continue to expand its offering through 2012. More details on the next phases of the company's 4G LTE deployment will be announced at a later date.

"With 4G LTE, our customers will have faster connections to the people, information and entertainment that enhance their lives and help them stay organized. In addition to our line-up of cutting-edge devices, customers who switch to U.S. Cellular get unique benefits like faster phone upgrades without continuously signing contracts, and join the happiest customers in wireless," ," said Mary N. Dillon, president and CEO of U.S. Cellular.