U.S. Cellular reported total operating revenues of $1,014 million for the second quarter of 2021, versus $973 million for the same period one year ago. Net income attributable to UScellular shareholders and related diluted earnings per share were $35 million and $0.39, respectively.
UScellular continued strong growth in service revenue.
Higher postpaid ARPU helped drive service revenue growth as customers chose higher-value plans.
Efforts to expand prepaid business are starting to generate positive results.
5G and network modernization programs are on track.
UScellular’s current estimates of full-year 2021 results are shown below. Service revenues $3,050-$3,150 million, Adjusted OIBDA $850-$950 million, Adjusted EBITDA $1,025-$1,125 million, Capital expenditures $775-$875 million.