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US Cellular to Lay Off Hundreds in Iowa Following Sale Announcement

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~7.5%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 31, 2026
300 OF 4,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Iowa, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

US Cellular Corporation has announced plans to lay off hundreds of employees in Iowa, with layoffs set to begin on June 2, 2023. The company has indicated that approximately 300 positions will be affected by this workforce reduction. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the company, although specific departments have not been disclosed. US Cellular's management has not provided detailed reasons for the cuts but emphasizes the need for operational efficiency in a competitive telecommunications landscape.

US Cellular Corporation cut 300 jobs as of January 31, 2026.

That is roughly 7.5% of the 4,000 people US Cellular Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 12 layoff events at US Cellular Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,419 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by US Cellular Corporation.

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US Cellular CorporationUSM
Communication Services · 4,000 employees
12
EVENTS TRACKED
9,964
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED JAN 6, 2026