LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Cellular(R) and Motorola, Inc. today announced that starting this summer, U.S. Cellular customers will be able to stay cool with their choice of MOTO QTM 9c in licorice or MOTO QTM 9c lime. Whichever style they choose, both devices will help U.S. Cellular's customers to keep up with their busy personal and professional lives.

"As consumer demand for smartphones increases, we are providing our customers with options to best suit their needs," said Alan Ferber, vice president of sales operations and chief marketing officer for U.S. Cellular. "With both MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime, our customers can select a smartphone in the color that fits their personality, while staying connected to the tools and applications they need on-the-go."

MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime offer a precisely engineered QWERTY keyboard, optimized for fast and accurate typing and perfect for frequent messaging(1). Whether in licorice or lime, both devices free customers to leave their desks by enabling them to read, edit and create Microsoft(R) Office documents, including Word, Excel(R) and PowerPoint(R), directly from the device via the powerful Documents To Go(R) application. Easy configuration of email accounts(1) keeps customers connected to both work and personal email in real time. And Windows Mobile(R) 6 software offers a familiar and rich experience, making it easy to access important contacts, information and entertainment.

View pictures and video, including those captured via the device's 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus, on the large 2.4 inch color display. User's can then store photos and other multimedia with up to 128MB of on board memory. Both devices are future-proofed to support up to 32GB of external memory when larger capacity cards become available.

Enhancements such as Picture Caller ID(1) and options for the home screen, start menu and sounds, make MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime easy to personalize and fun to use. The home screen provides direct access to favorites, such as Internet Explorer(R) Mobile and messaging(1).

"Motorola is equipping the mobile multi-tasker with a device that represents a seamless union of design and high-performance wireless," said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. "MOTO 9c and Q 9c lime deliver the tools to help keep U.S. Cellular customers connected, informed and entertained."

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular is the nation's sixth-largest wireless service carrier, providing wireless service to six million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company employs 8,000 associates and operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customer needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support and a high-quality network.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/ .

Certain mobile phone features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature's functionality. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(1) Network dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply. Wireless email functionality requires an email account with wireless server capabilities.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Mobile, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.

CONTACT: Media, Maria Parra of Motorola, Inc., On Site at CTIA,
+1-954-931-1368, maria.parra@motorola.com; or Haley Boruszak of
Fleishman-Hillard, +1-212-453-2405, haley.boruszak@fleishman.com, for
Motorola, Inc.; or Steve Carlson of U.S. Cellular, office, +1-773-355-3331,
cell, +1-312-217-0606, steve.carlson@uscellular.com

Web site: http://www.motorola.com/

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