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Nearly 500 US Cellular Employees in Iowa to be Laid Off

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~13%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 31, 2026
500 OF 4,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Iowa, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

US Cellular Corporation is set to lay off nearly 500 employees in Iowa, with 300 of those positions located in eastern Iowa. The layoffs are part of a broader workforce reduction strategy. Specific reasons for the layoffs have not been detailed, but the company is likely adjusting its operations in response to market conditions. The affected employees will be notified as part of the company's restructuring efforts. This significant reduction in workforce highlights the challenges facing US Cellular in the current economic environment.

US Cellular Corporation cut 500 jobs as of January 31, 2026.

That is roughly 12.5% 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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