U.S. Cellular’s CruiseConnect Keeps Families and Businesses Safe and Connected While On-the-Go

In-Vehicle Solution from Modus Serves as Wi-Fi Hotspot and Vehicle
Management Tool

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Cellular customers can easily manage their vehicles and keep tabs
on the safety of their drivers using CruiseConnect, an
easy-to-install vehicle connectivity device developed by ZTE and
accompanying mobile app developed by Modus. CruiseConnect offers safety
notifications for families, serves as a fleet management tool for
businesses and turns any vehicle into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Now available in
U.S. Cellular stores and uscellular.com,
the CruiseConnect device and service can be easily added to any U.S.
Cellular bill for as low as $15 per month.

“As data needs grow and evolve, the need to stay connected whenever and
wherever we are has become increasingly important, and that includes in
our cars,” said Mark Vitale, senior director of device and strategy
management at U.S. Cellular. “By working with Modus on this service, we
are able to provide a number of valuable features that can help keep
families safe and connected, while also allowing businesses to track and
monitor the health of their vehicles right from a smartphone or tablet.”

Using U.S. Cellular’s fast, reliable network, parents and families can
gain peace of mind through the many safety features of the CruiseConnect
mobile app. Parents can set and receive boundary alerts, track their
vehicles, and monitor family driving behavior through analysis of unsafe
driving such as harsh braking and speeding. Additionally, families and
businesses can view trip history, track fuel usage, and monitor vehicle
health and manufacturer recalls.

“CruiseConnect represents years of development in vehicle telematics,
and safe driving technology,” said Brandon Johnson, CEO of Modus. “This
collaboration fuses connected car capabilities, technology to curb
distracted driving, and insight to help drivers improve, all while
giving customers real-time visibility from their mobile device.”

The easy-to-install CruiseConnect device plugs into the vehicle’s OBD-II
connector port, which is usually located under the steering column. For
more information, please visit U.S. Cellular’s website.

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owners. New Equipment Installment Contract, Total Plan or Shared Connect
plan and credit approval required. Additional terms, conditions and/or
charges may apply. See uscellular.com for details.

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the
United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading
innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The
Chicago-based carrier offers coverage where the other carriers don’t and
a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives,
increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the
efficiency of government operations. For the third time in a row, U.S.
Cellular has the Highest Wireless Network Quality Performance, according
to J.D. Power’s twice-annual U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance
Study, and 99 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. To
learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com.
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About Modus

Modus is a pioneer in the vehicle telematics space with a DNA of mobile
innovation, great customer experience, affordability and industry
leading service, support and technological expertise. As one of the
first telematics providers focused on auto insurance, Modus saw early
success in this space providing telematics solutions to several top
insurance carriers. Modus has broadened its offering to all aspects of
telematics and leads the industry in providing the most technologically
advanced, intuitive, and reliable vehicle telematics solution available.
Many of the world’s largest insurers, technology companies and fleet
operators rely on Modus to improve their business performance. To learn
more about Modus, visit www.mod.us

Contacts

U.S. Cellular
Katie Frey
773-355-3275
Katie.frey@uscellular.com