UScellular Secures USD 2.1 Million Grant for New Cell Sites in Missouri

UScellular has been awarded an additional USD 2.1 million to construct four new cell sites in the second round of grants from the Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program. In an official release, the fourth-largest US wireless carrier stated that the company has received a total of USD 7.9 million to enhance mobile and in-home connectivity across several counties in the state.

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Grant Boost

As reported by TelecomTalk, UScellular received USD 5.8 million from the Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program in the first round in October 2023. Focused on investing in the expansion of cellular service statewide, the Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program is managed by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) and funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Network Expansion

UScellular announced that with this new funding round, it will construct four cell sites, providing additional wireless coverage in Marion, Ralls, Adair, Knox, Macon, Shelby, Pulaski, and Texas counties. This brings the total number of new towers built by UScellular across Missouri through this program to 15 (4 in round one + 11 in round two).

Building Connectivity

As reported by TelecomTalk, with the first round of funding, the company will build 11 new sites to provide additional wireless coverage in 19 counties, including Adair, Audrain, Clark, Howell, Knox, Laclede, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Oregon, Ozark, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Texas, and Wright.