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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 24, 2025

US Cellular to Lay Off 286 Workers Amid T-Mobile Deal

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
286
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~7.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 28, 2025
286 OF 4,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

US Cellular Corporation has announced that it will lay off 286 workers as part of its ongoing restructuring amid a deal with T-Mobile. This decision reflects the company's strategic adjustments in response to market conditions and operational needs. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the organization, although specific departments and locations have not been detailed. This move is part of a broader trend in the telecommunications industry as companies adapt to changing competitive landscapes.

US Cellular Corporation cut 286 jobs as of April 28, 2025.

That is roughly 7.1% 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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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 DEC 26, 2025