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Cellular Rates

U.S. Cellular Voice Rates - State National Rate Plan
All UW–Madison users were moved to this new voice rate plan as of February 26, 2008. This plan will eliminate roaming costs, which will result in substantial savings for many users. The base monthly cost is slightly higher than in the past but the airtime costs are significantly reduced.
Monthly Access $6.90/month
USF Fee $0.70/month
Wisconsin USF Fee 0.1238% of your monthly bill
Airtime $0.058/minute
Directory Assistance (411) $2.24/call
No charge for long distance calls or roaming

U.S. Cellular Unlimited Data Rates
Blackberry $36.80/month, with voice service, see pricing above, fees apply
Smartphones $28.70/month, with voice service, see pricing above, fees apply
Broadband Card (Air Card) Contact Voice Services

Data Coverage Maps (.pdf)


U.S. Cellular Text Message Plans
All plans have unlimited incoming messages
Pay-As-You-Go$0.29/message
Text Message 250$5.69/month
overage rate is $0.29/message
Text Message 750 $11.44/month
overage rate is $0.29/message
Unlimited Text Messaging$22.94



Verizon Wireless Voice Rates
Note: Verizon Wireless is the secondary vendor that can be used if U.S. Cellular cannot meet your technical needs.
Monthly Access $0.00/month
USF Fee based on formula
E911 Fee $0.43/month
Airtime $0.06/minute
Directory Assistance $1.25/call
Interstate roaming $.50/minute
No charge for long distance calls or intrastate roaming

Verizon Wireless Unlimited Data Rates
Blackberry $35.99/month, with voice service extra *
Smartphones $35.99/month, with voice service extra *
Broadband Card (Air Card) $55.90 Unlimited
* Voice rates are Verizon’s public rates less 19%. USF and E911 Fees still apply.

Data Coverage Maps (.pdf)