Frequently Asked Questions

Can more than one person use the same e-mail address to vote?

Yes, because families and couples often share e-mail addresses, multiple voters can use the same valid e-mail address to vote as long as they each have individual voting cards. However, each voter must use their own unique voting code.

How do I register my school for the campaign?

You do not need to register or add your school. No need to worry if your school is not in the database as we have purchased several school lists and have pre-populated that information on the site. However, if your school isn't listed, there is a write-in feature available where you can manually add your school. Please note that once a school has been written in, it does not get automatically added into the database.

Can a school be added or removed from the drop-down list on the voting Web site?

We have purchased several schools lists which make up the online database and to be fair and accurate, we are unable to add or remove any schools to the drop down list. If your school isn't on the drop down list, there is an opportunity to use the write-in option to vote for your school. There also is a Yellow Pages link on the page to help voters find their school's address.

Can I vote for my school district instead of just one school?

Districts are not eligible in this program as we are focusing on schools only. Any public or private school (Grade K-12) within the 50 United States is eligible. Since there are no strings attached to the winnings, it is up to the schools to decide whether to share the funds with the district or other schools. Many communities choose to rally together and pick a school to support.

How many votes did winners receive last year?

We cannot disclose how many votes each school received, but the 10 winning schools beat out more than 6,500 schools across the country. More than 120,000 votes were cast.

How does the program work?

U.S. Cellular^® is giving another $1 million to schools. The 10 schools receiving the most qualified votes will each receive a $100,000 one-time donation from U.S. Cellular to use any way they choose. Invite your friends and family to go to a store to get their voting codes.

When does Calling All Communities voting begin and end?

The program begins at 8 a.m. (CST) on Friday, November 13, 2009, and runs through 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Friday, January 15, 2010.

Which schools are eligible for this program?

Any public or private school (grade K-12) within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia is eligible.

How can I vote?

Starting November 13, 2009, anyone 18 years or older can come into any U.S. Cellular store to get a code to use online to vote for the school of their choice. To vote, visit www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities and click on the "Vote for Your School" button. Then, enter the code on your card. You must have a valid e-mail address to vote. Official rules are available here.

When does Calling All Communities voting end?

Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Friday, January 15, 2010.

Will you sell voter information or use the information to market to them?

We will not sell any voter information.

How can I find my closest U.S. Cellular store?

You can find your local U.S. Cellular stores by visiting www.uscellular.com/storefinder. From there, you can type in your city, state and zip code to locate your nearest U.S. Cellular store.

What if I do not have Internet access?

If you do not have Internet access at home, we encourage you to vote at a family member's, neighbor's or friend's house, or try your local library.

What if I do not have an e-mail address?

A valid e-mail address is required to vote in this program. There are many free e-mail accounts available online such as Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo mail.

Do I have to be a U.S. Cellular customer to vote?

No. Anyone, including customers and non-U.S. Cellular customers, over the age of 18 is eligible.

Do I have to buy something to vote?

No purchase is necessary to vote. Anyone over the age of 18 can visit a U.S. Cellular store to get a code to use online to vote for the school of their choice.

How many times can I vote?

Only one vote per person will be counted. All additional votes will be rejected.

Can I vote for more than one school?

Each person can only cast one vote per school and all additional votes will be rejected.

Can I pick up multiple voting cards to share with others?

No. Only one voting card will be given to each person. The cards will only be available at U.S. Cellular stores.

Which schools are eligible for this program?

Any public or private school (Grade K-12) within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia is eligible. Pre-K schools are not eligible in this program.

Can last year's winners win again?

No. This year, 10 new schools will have a chance to share $1 million. Previous winning schools are not eligible to win again.

Are schools that are in the same school districts, counties, cities or towns of a previous winning school eligible to win?

Yes. Only last year's 10 winning schools that received the $100,000 donation are excluded from winning this year's Calling All Communities campaign.

Will schools in larger metropolitan areas have an unfair advantage getting votes?

Last year's winners included schools large and small, public and private, from urban and rural communities. The key to a school's success is mobilizing their community via word of mouth.

How can schools use the donation?

The 10 winning schools can use the funding for projects of their choice. Last year's winners used their donations in a variety of ways, including rebuilding a storm-damaged gymnasium, building a new playground, and creating a "Believe in Something Better" scholarship program. It is up to the school to decide.

How can I find out how my school is doing during the campaign?

After the campaign launches on November 13, U.S. Cellular will begin posting periodic updates of the top 20 schools at www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities as well as on U.S. Cellular's new Facebook page and on Community Boards located in its stores.

When will results be announced?

Winning schools will be announced in February 2010.

Will U.S. Cellular publicize the final results?

Yes, U.S. Cellular will promote the schools via local and national media, on its Web site at www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities, on U.S. Cellular's Facebook page and on Community Boards located in its stores.

Who can I contact for more information?

For additional questions, please contact any U.S. Cellular representative or callingallcommunities@uscellular.com. To see official rules click here.