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		<title>(GOOG) Sprint Launches Budget Android Smartphone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Given the growing market for Google’s (GOOG) Android-based smartphones, Sprint Nextel Corporation (S) is adding another such device to its existing line of Android smartphones. The company launched ZTE Fury, an Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone at $19.99 after a rebate of $50.00. The USP of the phone not only lies in having an Android operating system but also in its pricing which remains pocket friendly. All this while, Sprint primarily focused on introducing top-end devices, like including Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 4 and 4S in October last year. These devices have remained accretive for the carrier, generating solid margin gains. But their high subsidies, representing nearly 40% of the device’s cost continues to be a significant headwind going forward. As a result, we believe that company’s interest in marketing handsets like ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Telecom Stock Outlook &#8211; March 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The telecommunications industry is identified as a major driver of global economic recovery. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive, and keenly contested industry. In addition, emergence of mobile broadband technology has created several new service areas, which potentially offers huge growth potential. This includes IPTV, collaboration and cloud computing, videoconferencing, and mobile payment to name a few. Several industry researchers estimated that the market size of the global telecommunications industry may reach $1.8 trillion &#8211; $2 trillion in the next three years. The U.S. telecommunications industry will hold the largest share of it. Structure The telecommunications industry encompasses a lot of technology-related businesses. Besides the legacy local and long-distance wireline phone services, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCS) LTE Shaping Future for Telecom</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a technology driven world, it has become a prerequisite for the telecom companies to upgrade its mobile technology with the high-speed networks. Currently, the Telecom industry is focusing on the next-generation technology (i.e. fourth generation [4G]), which is based on Long Term Evolution (LTE). LTE has become the life-blood for operators across the world. It is an evolution of GSM and Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) standards. Significance Introduced in mid-2009, LTE became a standard technology in the U.S. in 2011. It is the fastest wireless network technology and uses radio spectrum allowing more data transfers with the same bandwidth used by any 3G or other devices. LTE has the capability to handle larger traffic without incurring extra cost. It provides a downstream rate of at least 100 Mbps ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T and T-Mobile Merger Gets Second Blow</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc.‘s (T) proposed $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA, is facing another setback following opposition from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Earlier in August, the Department of Justice blocked the proposed merger and filed an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Washington. The trial is expected to start on February 13. Now, the FCC is seeking to send the proposal to the administrative law judge for hearing, which is expected to start after the completion of the trial. According to the FCC, the combination of the second and fourth wireless operators will create America’s largest mobile phone company surpassing the present leader, Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of  Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc (VOD). The deal could also mellow down innovation ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) United States Cellular Soars on Smartphones</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/10/usm-united-states-cellular-soars-on-smartphones/86653</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has reported third quarter 2011 earnings per share of 73 cents, breezing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents. Earnings also registered a massive 66% growth from 44 cents in the year-ago period, driven by increased smartphone sales that led to high data and roaming revenues along with lower churn rates. Net income attributable to shareholders shot up 62% year over year to $62.1 million in the reported quarter. Third quarter revenues of $1,110.4 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,089.0 million and increased 5% from $1,060.8 million in the year-ago quarter driven by strong smartphone sales. Revenue, ARPU &#38; Churn Service revenue upped 5% year over year to $1,036.6 million. Revenues from Equipment ]]></description>
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		<title>(TDS) Telephone and Data Systems Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/26/tds-telephone-and-data-systems-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/82143</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS). The stock retains a Zacks # 2 (Buy) Rank for the short term. The company is a diversified telecom service provider offering wireless services through its subsidiary U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) and wireline services through TDS Telecom. Telephone and Data Systems is pursuing several initiatives to reinvigorate growth including expansion of its 3G network, handset offerings and potential adoption of 4G Long-Term Evolution technology in the wireless business. The company is also aggressively deploying Triple-Play bundled wireline services through Dish Network Corp.’s (DISH) TV services. However, these positives are curbed by significant challenges in the wireless business as well as stiff competition from cable operators and Internet-based service providers in the wireline space. This is ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) Smartphones Drive U.S. Cellular Second Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/10/usm-smartphones-drive-u-s-cellular-second-quarter-earnings/81022</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share of 87 cents, superseding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents. The company’s earnings registered a whopping 87% growth from 47 cents in the year-ago period, driven by increased smartphone sales that led to high data and roaming revenues along with lower churn rates. Net income attributable to shareholders increased 81% year over year to $73.9 million in the reported quarter. Second quarter revenues of $1,076.1 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,063.0 million and increased 4% from $1,029.9 million in the year-ago quarter driven by strong smartphone sales. Revenue, ARPU &#38; Churn Service revenue upped 3% year over year to $1,002.0 million. Revenues from Equipment sales ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) US Cellular &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/20/usm-us-cellular-bear-of-the-day/79435</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on US Cellular (USM) to Underperform as the company faces many challenges. Most of the regional markets are extremely competitive and this has become more evident following the consolidations among several large carriers. The integration of Dobson Cellular/Cingular/AT&#38;T Wireless, Sprint/Nextel merger, consolidation of Verizon Wireless/Alltel in January 2009 and AT&#38;T s acquisition of Centennial Communications have resulted in Tier-1 carrier expansion into sparser geographical markets. As a result, U.S. Cellular continues to be susceptible to aggressive pricing by larger rivals. Moreover, the company&#8217;s high-margin roaming revenues remain under pressure, which is particularly troublesome given its strong reliance on roaming fees. Our price target is $42.00, based on 28.4x our 2011 earnings estimate. US CELLULAR (USM): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(TDS) Telephone and Data Systems Rides on Cloud Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) plans to acquire OneNeck IT Services, a data hosting and information technology (IT) company. The estimated takeover price is $95 million. The acquisition was approved by the Federal Trade Commission and is expected to close on July 1. We believe the purchase of OneNeck will give Telephone and Data Systems a good opportunity to expand its operations in managed hosting and cloud services offerings. Telephone and Data Systems has significantly improved its competitive position in the rapidly evolving managed hosting and cloud services business. The company purchased VISI Inc. in March 2010 and TEAM Technologies in December 2010 to expand its offerings in the cloud computing sector. Telephone and Data Systems is a diversified telecom services provider offering wireless services through its subsidiary U.S. ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T&#8217;s 4G LTE Expansion Plans</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/24/t-atts-4g-lte-expansion-plans/77333</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T), the second largest provider of wireless services in North America is expected to roll out its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) based Fourth Generation (4G) technology in mid-2011. For this, the company projected a capital plan of $19 billion for network upgrades across the U.S. which also includes recently announced wireline and wireless networks’ improvement plans in Kentucky to incorporate 4G services. AT&#38;T has already invested approximately $525 million in the state as part of its investment plan. Including the commonwealth region, AT&#38;T will expand its 4G LTE technology to almost 97% of the U.S. population. This implies that 46.5 million more Americans, mostly in rural and smaller communities will come under its coverage. The company is expected to enhance its 4G mobile broadband services in a number of ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular in Neutral Lane</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular Corporation (USM), the sixth largest wireless telecom operator in the U.S., continues to expand its advanced data services by incorporating fast, high-quality 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Additionally, the booming smartphone market has encouraged the company to diversify its related offerings work on the introduction of a 4G enabled smartphone. However, competitive pricing, which resulted in subscriber loss, has taken a major toll on the company’s earnings. As a result, first quarter earnings fell 26% from the year-ago level. Further, U.S. Cellular’s capital intensive nature of business and various regulatory issues lead to our cautious outlook. Over the years, U.S. Cellular has successfully acquired wireless licenses in areas adjacent to already established coverage regions. These enable the company to build contiguous operating markets, which in turn provide extended ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon and U.S. Cellular to Swap Spectrum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider, Verizon Communications (VZ) is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission for the planned spectrum swap with U.S. Cellular (USM). Verizon remains the leading provider of wireless voice and data communication services in the U.S. as it continues to expand both its 3G and 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. We believe Verizon and its largest competitor AT&#38;T Inc. (T) has the lowest spectrum holding per subscriber in the industry due to growing data usage, which has put pressure on their networks. To overcome this issue, AT&#38;T is in the process of several regulatory actions to acquire T-Mobile. Verizon is also trying to provide superior services to maintain an edge over its smaller rivals such as Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) and U.S. Cellular. ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) United States Cellular Catches 4G Wave</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/usm-united-states-cellular-catches-4g-wave-2/76137</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) plans to launch seven new smartphones based on Google’s (GOOG) Android platform by the end of this year. With the new launches, the company will also mark its debut in 4G enabled devises. All the seven new smartphones will run on 2.3 operating system, called Gingerbread and have preset applications like Gmail and Google Maps. Further, the company will also introduce two new mobile tablets along with its entry into Windows 7 platform with four new HTC smartphones. The company remains optimistic on the growing demand for its smartphones. Notably, smartphone sales represent nearly 42% of the company’s equipment sales and hence, are expected to remain a key growth driver in the near future. In addition ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular Launchs HTC Windows 7 Phone</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular (USM), the leading telecom service provider has launched its HTC 7 Pro smartphone. This also marks U.S. Cellular’s debut into the Microsoft (MSFT) Windows 7 platform. The smartphone will cost around $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and features a 3.6-inch screen, slide-out Qwerty keyboard, 1 GHz Qualcomm (QCOM) Snapdragon processor and a 5-megapixel camera. Last month, U.S. Cellular had introduced HTC Merge, based on Google’s (GOOG) Android 2.2 (also called Froyo) operating system. Now, HTC 7 Pro is expected to expand the company’s footprint into the Windows’ smartphones arena, which is dominated by companies like AT&#38;T (T) and T-Mobile. AT&#38;T was among the first to use Windows7 through smartphones like Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LQ Quantum followed by T-mobile, which launched HTC HD7 last year. This ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) United States Cellular Catches 4G Wave</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/11/usm-united-states-cellular-catches-4g-wave/76055</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) plans to launch seven new smartphones based on Google’s (GOOG) Android platform by the end of this year. With the new launches, the company will also mark its debut in 4G enabled devises. All the seven new smartphones will run on 2.3 operating system, called Gingerbread and have preset applications like Gmail and Google Maps. Further, the company will also introduce two new mobile tablets along with its entry into Windows 7 platform with four new HTC smartphones. The company remains optimistic on the growing demand for its smartphones. Notably, smartphone sales represent nearly 42% of the company’s equipment sales and hence, are expected to remain a key growth driver in the near future. In addition ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) United States Cellular Posts Mixed Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/10/usm-united-states-cellular-posts-mixed-results/73623</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 05:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS), reported first quarter 2011 earnings per share of 40 cents a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.  Earnings plunged 26% year over year on subscriber loss due to competitive pricing. Net income attributable to shareholders declined 28% year over year to $34.1 million in the reported quarter. First quarter revenues of $1,057.1million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,042.0 million and increased 3% from $1,023.9 million in the year-ago quarter driven by strong sales of smartphones. Revenue, ARPU &#38; Churn Service revenue inched up 2% year over year to $985.1 million in the first quarter. Revenues from Equipment sales were up 22% year over year at $72 million on a surge in smartphone sales, representing ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/19/usm-u-s-cellular-analyst-maintains-neutral-rating-on-shares/71817</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Cellular Corp. (USM) is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) and remains the sixth largest wireless telecom operator in the U.S. by customer base with 6.1 million subscribers in 26 states. The company has witnessed strong penetration of smartphones, higher data growth as well as successful adoption of “The Belief Project” last year. We believe U.S. Cellular’s focus on expanding the 3G network and the potential launch of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology bode well for future growth. Further, the Belief plan is expected to enhance long-term profits, reduce churn and lead to subscriber additions. However, U.S. Cellular faces intense competition and pricing pressure, which is affecting its customer accretion. Additionally, the capital intensive nature of business and various regulatory confinements may also have adverse effects ]]></description>
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		<title>(TDS) Telephone and Data Systems Analyst Reaffirmes Shares at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/10/tds-telephone-and-data-systems-analyst-reaffirmes-shares-at-neutral/70396</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral rating on Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS). The stock retains a  Zacks # 3 Rank, implying a short-term Hold rating. Telephone and Data Systems is pursuing several initiatives to reinvigorate growth in both the wireless and wireline segment. However, these growths are restricted due to significant challenges in the wireless business as well as stiff competition from cable operators and Internet-based service providers in the wireline space. Fourth quarter results missed our earnings and revenue estimates but exhibited year-over-year improvements. Intense competition in both wireless and wireline businesses were responsible for lower-than-expected results. The company’s wireless subsidiary, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) reported a slight increase in revenue during the fourth quarter. Low churn and higher roaming revenues were partially offset by subscriber ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/14/usm-u-s-cellular-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-neutral/60249</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on U.S. Cellular (USM) to Neutral from Underperform. Although the largest wireless Chicago-based carrier missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the recently concluded third quarter, the increased penetration of smartphones led to earnings growth from the year-ago level. Currently, the stock has a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). The company’s third quarter earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and reported a 7% year-over-year increase. On the other hand, revenues dipped 0.3% year over year. Growth in data revenue (31%) was fully offset by lower voice revenues and inbound roaming revenues resulting from Verizon Communication’s (VZ) acquisition of Alltel. U.S. Cellular registered a net loss of 41,000 customers during the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter, U.S. Cellular’s cash balance reduced ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular Analyst Downgrades Stock</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/17/usm-u-s-cellular-analyst-downgrades-stock/48198</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation to Underperform from Neutral for U.S. Cellular (USM), the sixth-largest wireless Chicago-based carrier, due to disappointing second quarter 2010 results and outlook. The stock currently has a Zacks #5 (&#8216;Strong Sell&#8217;) Rank. The company’s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the second quarter and declined year over year. Moreover, revenues dipped 1%. Growth in data revenues (33%) was fully offset by lower voice revenues and lower inbound roaming revenues, resulting from Verizon Communication’s (VZ) acquisition of Alltel. U.S. Cellular added net 7,000 retail subscribers during the second quarter, with a net gain of 29,000 prepaid customers and a loss of 22,000 post-paid customers. At the end of the second quarter, U.S. Cellular’s cash balance reduced to $232.9 million from $275.9 million in the year-ago quarter. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular&#8217;s Loss Widens &#8211; Outlook Dips</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/08/usm-u-s-cellulars-loss-widens-outlook-dips/47109</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), reported its second-quarter 2010 results with earnings per share of 47 cents, far behind the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents, while also declining from 94 cents a year ago. Net income plummeted 50% year over year to $40.8 million on account of lower revenues and higher operating expenses. Revenue, ARPU &#38; Churn The Chicago-based cellular operator posted operating revenues of $1,030 million, down 1% year over year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,057 million. Service revenues, which fell 0.2% to $972.6 million, remain under pressure due to lower inbound roaming revenues resulting from Verizon&#8217;s (VZ) acquisition of Alltel. Data revenues, however Incorporatedreased 33% year over year to $215.3 million, accounting for 22% of services revenues. ARPU ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular Earnings Report Beats The Street</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/11/usm-u-s-cellular-earnings-report-beats-the-street/36787</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 21:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), reported first-quarter 2010 results with earnings per share (EPS) of 55 cents beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny while declining from 97 cents a year ago. Net income plummeted 43% year-over-year to $48.2 million on account of lower revenues and higher operating expenses. Revenue, ARPU &#38; Churn The Chicago-based cellular operator posted operating revenues of $1,024 million, down 3% year-over-year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,029 million. Service revenues, which fell 2% to $965.2 million, remain under pressure due to lower inbound roaming revenues resulting from Verizon&#8216;s (VZ) acquisition of Alltel. Data revenues, however Incorporatedreased 28% year over year to $201.3 million, accounting for 21% of services revenues. ARPU (average revenue per user) declined to ]]></description>
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		<title>(VOD) Telecom Stock Review &#8211; March 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/18/vod-telecom-stock-review-march-2010-industry-outlook/31056</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The global economic downturn continues to weigh on companies in almost every industry Incorporatedluding telecommunications. Nevertheless, we see a silver lining for the telecommunication industry in this challenging environment as the valuation level now reflects remedial conditions in the economy. Depressed stock prices may make investment entry points more favorable at this juncture, should stimulus plans improve worldwide economics. The industry encompasses a lot of technology-related businesses. Besides the traditional local and long-distance wireline telephone services, telecommunications also include wireless communications, Internet services, fiber optics networks, cable TV networks and satellite communications. According to our assessment, overall economic dynamics may shift in favor of the telecommunications industry, although at a very slow pace, primarily due to its basic nature of being a major infrastructure product for both the emerging and ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) Analysts Cut U.S. Cellular to Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/03/usm-analysts-cut-u-s-cellular-to-underperform/29560</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We downgrade our recommendation for U.S. Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), to Underperform following the lower-than-expected fourth quarter 2009 results. The carrier reported disappointing results in the quarter with earnings coming in below the Zacks Consensus Estimate on account of lofty impairment charges. U.S. Cellular remains challenged by the increasingly competitive domestic wireless market and intense pricing pressure which is affecting customer accretion. The company continues to be susceptible to aggressive pricing by its larger rivals. Most of the regional markets are extremely competitive, which has exacerbated following the consolidation among several larger rivals. Competition has intensified after the launch of exclusive premium wireless handsets by Tier-1 carriers. Moreover, U.S. Cellular’s service revenue remain under pressure due to lower inbound roaming revenues resulting from ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) U.S. Cellular&#8217;s Fourth Quarter Report Misses Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/01/usm-u-s-cellulars-fourth-quarter-report-misses-expectations/29384</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), reported fourth quarter 2009 results with earnings per share (EPS) of 14 cents missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents. Earnings were hurt by impairment charges of $14 million. The Chicago-based carrier reported a net income of $12.4 million for the quarter compared to a net loss of $200.1 million (or $2.29 per share) reported a year ago. The year-ago quarter’s bottom-line was hit by impairment charges of $386.7 million. For full year 2009, the reported EPS of $2.48 also fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.58. Net income of $216 million for the year has increased by more than six times from $33 million in 2008. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2010 is ]]></description>
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		<title>(TDS) Telephone and Data Systems Beats Earnings Expectations by a Penny</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/28/tds-telephone-and-data-systems-beats-earnings-expectations-by-a-penny/29181</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) announced fourth-quarter 2009 results with earnings per share (EPS) of 15 cents beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents. Net income (attributable to TDS) for the quarter was $16.5 million as against a net loss of $168.9 million ($1.49 per share) reported a year ago, which was hit by heavy impairment charges. For full year 2009, EPS of $1.77 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.84 while exceeding the year-ago EPS of 80 cents. The Chicago-based operator reported operating revenue of $1,262.8 million for the quarter, reflecting a modest year-over-year decline. For full year 2009, revenue fell 1% to $5,020.7 million. However, the quarterly and annual revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimates of $1,244 million and $5 billion, respectively. U.S. Cellular (Wireless) The company’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(QCOM) Telecom Industry Update &#8211; December 2009 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/15/qcom-telecom-industry-update-december-2009-industry-outlook/22912</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/15/qcom-telecom-industry-update-december-2009-industry-outlook/22912#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stockbloghub.com/?p=22912</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The global economic downturn continues to weigh on the fortunes of companies in almost every industry Incorporatedluding telecommunications. Nevertheless, we see a silver lining for the telecommunication industry in this challenging environment as the valuation level now reflects remedial conditions in the economy. Depressed stock prices may make investment entry points more favorable at this juncture, should stimulus plans improve worldwide economics. The industry encompasses a lot of technology-related businesses. Besides the traditional local and long-distance wireline telephone services, telecommunications also include wireless communications, Internet services, fiber optics networks and satellites communications. According to our assessment, overall economic dynamics may shift in favor of the telecommunications industry, although at a very slow pace, primarily due to its basic nature of being a major infrastructure product for both the emerging and ]]></description>
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		<title>(TDS) Telephone and Data Systems&#8217; Third Quarter Profit Plummets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/07/tds-telephone-and-data-systems-third-quarter-profit-plummets/19886</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/07/tds-telephone-and-data-systems-third-quarter-profit-plummets/19886#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) announced third-quarter 2009 earnings per share of 33 cents, which fell behind the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents and the year-ago quarter EPS of 87 cents. Net income (attributable to TDS) tumbled 65% year over year to $35.6 million as profit dipped at the company&#8217;s wireless subsidiary U.S. Cellular (USM). The Chicago-based company reported operating revenue of $1,258.7 million, reflecting a 4% year over year drop as a result of declines across its wireless and wireline businesses. U.S. Cellular (Wireless) Net income sank 60% year over year to $35.6 million, due to lower revenue and increased operating expenses. Operating revenue declined 3% over the prior-year quarter to $1,058 million as a result of a 3% year over year decline in service revenues that registered ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) US Cellular&#8217;s Shares Dragged Down by Low Sales</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/07/usm-us-cellular-s-shares-dragged-down-by-low-sales/19889</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), reported disappointing third-quarter 2009 results with earnings per share of 41 cents, coming in below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents. It also declined significantly from the year-ago EPS of $1.02. Net income plunged 60% year over year to $35.6 million as a result of decreased sales and higher operating costs. Top-line Hit by Lower Roaming Revenue The Chicago-based carrier reported operating revenue of $1,058 million, down 3% from $1,092 million a year ago. This decline is attributable to lower service revenue, which decreased 3% year over year to $984.9 million due to a 26% year over year reduction in inbound roaming revenues, primarily resulting from Verizon&#8216;s (VZ) acquisition of Alltel. Decline in roaming revenue was offset ]]></description>
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		<title>(USM) US Cellular to Rollout BlackBerry Tour?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/usm-us-cellular-to-rollout-blackberry-tour/17863</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/usm-us-cellular-to-rollout-blackberry-tour/17863#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[US Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), is poised to market Research In Motion&#8217;s (RIMM) latest CDMA smartphone BlackBerry Tour 9630. The company has already revealed detailed specification of the device on its product page and has also released the new operating system verision (BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 4.7.1.57) on its website. Although an official confirmation is yet to come from US Cellular, a potential launch of BlackBerry Tour will enable it to join the league of Tier-1 US carriers in offering top-notch smartphones. BlackBerry Tour is currently available in the US on Verizon (VZ) and Sprint Nextel’s (S) networks. Leading US carriers are currently selling high-end smartphones through long-term distribution arrangements with manufacturers, which has boosted wireless subscriber growth and revenue per user. However, ]]></description>
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