To the best of the IEC's knowledge, the information below is correct. This discount was procured through the efforts of the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services and not through the IEC. The IEC is only helping spread the word regarding this great savings opportunity. Therefore, the IEC has no control of how US Cellular is handling any customer issues that may arise. 

We will continue to update the information below to keep as accurate as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

How to Order:
Go to www.uscellular.com/partner and fill out your name and your school e-mail address.  It will take one to two billing cycles for the discount to take effect.    

Qualifying Rate Plans

• Single Line and ShareTalk® Plans: $49.95 and above
• Family Plans: $69.99 and above
• Unlimited National Single Line and Family Plans do not qualify
• 2-year contract required

When signing up for the discount you will be required to renew your service agreement for 24 months. This renewal does not change the date for which you will be eligible for new equipment at the discounted price.

If your e-mail address comes back invalid or you are have questions regarding your discount and plan eligibility, call (800) 305-2501. Be sure to reference discount code PED1008. 

U.S. Cellular may require that you provide proof of your employment. If you are no longer an employee of the eligible organization or if the organization is no longer a business customer of U.S. Cellular, U.S. Cellular reserves the right to remove any discount that has been applied to your account without notice. Customer must re-apply or verify employment every two years.

FAQs

How does the 20% discount show up on my bill?

• State of Iowa school employees will receive a 20% discount on monthly rate plan.

Who is eligible for the 20% discount?

• This discount is available for all new activations and eligible equipment upgrades with contract renewals.  
• Existing customers who are not currently eligible for upgrade / contract renewal will need to be in their current contract for at least 12 months to receive the 20% discount.
• The existing or new account must be in the name of the qualifying employee. If the account is not in the qualifying employee's name, both parties (the current account holder and school employee) must stop by a US Cellular location IN PERSON to complete a “Change of Responsibility Form”. This is US Cellular's policy to ensure proper identification of employment and authorization to change the status is provided.

Who is eligible for equipment upgrades?

• To be eligible to upgrade equipment, school employees must be in their current equipment for at least 18 months. 

Where do I go to get the phones?

• All 4 distribution outlets Direct Sales, Retail Sales, Agents, and Telesales have the ability to get you phones you just need to be at least 18 months thru your contract to get new equipment.
  
  

If a customer chooses to depart from their employer, will their discount be removed immediately/automatically?
The discount will remain on the customers account until the end of the contract term.  In the event that the program is abused, U.S. Cellular® reserves the right to periodically verify employment of PED Program participants.

U.S. Cellular may require that you provide proof of your employment. If you are no longer an employee of the eligible organization or if the organization is no longer a business customer of U.S. Cellular, U.S. Cellular reserves the right to remove any discount that has been applied to your account without notice. Customer must re-apply or verify employment every two years.

Client Eligible for Participation:

All public school employees are eligible for a discount on their personal phone plan. This offer is available only to state employees as part of a State of Iowa contract.
AEA Employees

Public K-12 Teachers and Staff
State Government Department Staff