Incredibly Thin, Made Kevlar(R) Strong ELECTRIFY 2 Available
    Online Today; Tough and Durable DEFY XT Available August 3

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and
Motorola Mobility today announced two new Android(TM)-powered
smartphones to the carrier's lineup. Motorola ELECTRIFY(TM) 2, the next
generation of the popular ELECTRIFY that runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream
Sandwich, will be available online on August 1 and in stores on August
2. Additionally, Motorola DEFY XT will be available online and in
stores on August 3. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing and visit
motorola.com for additional product details.

The Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 and DEFY XT through U.S. Cellular come with
the carrier's unique user benefits, including faster phone upgrades
without re-signing contracts and the only points-based rewards program
in the industry. Both smartphones will run on U.S. Cellular's
high-speed nationwide network, which has the highest call quality and
network satisfaction of any national carrier.

"Customers who purchase Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 or DEFY XT will not only
enjoy a new cutting-edge Android-powered smartphone, but will also get
the best customer experience," said Edward Perez, vice president of
sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. "A mobile phone
should make life simpler and easier to get things done and U.S.
Cellular believes the customer relationship with their wireless carrier
should be the same."

With a slim 8.4 millimeter design, Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 is ultra sleek,
made Kevlar(R) strong and features an invisible splash-guard coating to
protect from spills. The 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 4.3-inch
ColorBoost(TM) display make ELECTRIFY 2 a multimedia powerhouse,
perfect for gaming, movie watching, and web surfing. Great for
capturing photos and videos, the ELECTRIFY 2 features a rear-facing 8
megapixel camera with LED flash and a 1080p HD camcorder. It's also the
first U.S. Cellular device to include SMARTACTIONS(TM), the free
Motorola app that can help extend battery life as well as intelligently
automate routine, everyday tasks and suggest ways to personalize your
phone to make your life easier.

Motorola DEFY XT is perfect for customers looking for the features and
functionality of an Android-powered smartphone with a durable design.
Water-resistant, dustproof and with a scratch-resistant 3.7-inch
touchscreen, DEFY XT is ready to take on everyday scrapes and spills.
Not only strong and sturdy, it's also a great device for keeping
connected with friends and family with a 5 megapixel camera and a front
facing webcam for video chats. Stay entertained with access to more
than 600,000 apps and games on Google Play(TM), as well as millions of
books and songs and thousands of movies and TV shows. Also, the
customizable activity dashboards offer additional functionality with
access to an integrated compass, pedometer, music player, and weather.

"Motorola is excited to bring the next evolution of ELECTRIFY to U.S.
Cellular customers and Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 is ideal for those who
crave premium features," said Jeff Miller, corporate vice president,
North AmericaGo-to-Market, Motorola Mobility. "Motorola DEFY XT packs
innovative specs into a resilient design that can withstand whatever
life throws your way. These two products provide unique experiences and
give consumers choice."

For more information about all of U.S. Cellular's devices and plans,
visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S.
Cellular on Facebook.

Purchase of a data plan is required, and a new two-year agreement and
activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms,
conditions and/or charges may apply.

Kelly Harfoot, U.S. Cellular, kelly.harfoot@uscellular.com,
773-355-3697

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and
industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer
experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of
cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide
network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier.
Currently, 25 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 54
percent will have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was named a
J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the
second year in a row. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of
its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and
videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular,
Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

About Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with
human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich
people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and
data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and
data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

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