Are you thinking of getting a new device from US Cellular Network?
But you aren’t sure what to do with your old one as it might be in good condition.
In that case, why not use the US Cellular Trade-In service?
You can easily Trade-In your old device and get credits for it in your US Cellular account which you can use to buy the new device.
In this guide, we will be going through everything that you need to know about the US Cellular Trade-In process and the steps you can take to easily do it yourself.
What is US Cellular Trade-In?
The US Cellular Trade-In program allows you to return your old device and get credits for it which you can use to buy a new phone.
When you have returned the old device, the US Cellular Network will evaluate its value and give you the credits as decided.
If your device has a $0 value then US Cellular will help to recycle the device which in turn will save our environment.
You can do the entire process of US Cellular Trade-in while staying inside your house which is an added bonus.
However, not everyone is eligible for the program. You will have to have a subscription to US Cellular Network to be eligible for the US Cellular Trade-In program.
You need to be a customer of US Cellular and then only you can participate in the Trade-In program.
What Are The Requirements for US Cellular Trade-In?
There are a few requirements that you need to follow while trying to participate in the US Cellular Trade-In program as listed below:
- The battery of the device has to be operational and not swollen.
- The screen must not have any issues such as dimming, flickering or delay.
- The black and front glass should not have any deep scratches, cracks or chips.
- No parts of the device should be missing.
- The device should be able to power on and off without any issues.
- The device should not have the external locking feature enabled.
- There should not be any physical damage to the device.
Devices that can be used in US Cellular Trade-In
Currently, you can only Trade-In your Smartphones in US Cellular Trade-In program. This means that you can’t Trade-In your smartwatches or other gadgets.
However, in later years, you might be able to Trade-In other devices.
How to Find the Trade-In Value in US Cellular?
To find the Trade-In value of the US Cellular you will have to first finish the online appraisal.
Once you complete the Appraisal of your device, an estimated Trade-In value will be given to you.
However, that is not the final value. Your final value will be decided after your device has been shipped to the US Cellular address and they have checked it thoroughly.
Steps to Get Your Device Prepared For Trade-In
After you are done with getting your device evaluated, it is now time to prepare it for the Trade-In.
- First, back up all the data in your phone.
- Remove all the accessories.
- Delete all your personal information from your device.
- Go to the Settings of your device and do a Factory Reset.
How to Trade-In US Cellular?
You can easily Trade-In your old device by following the instructions given in this section of our guide.
Go to the US Cellular Online Appraisal page and fill in all the information there.
You will also need the IMEI number of your phone so dial *#06# beforehand and get the number from there.
There are three methods that are available to appraise the device.
You can select any method that you want and get your device appraised.
After you select the method, fill out the options and select the options applicable to your device.
After you finish the appraisal there will be an email sent to you by US Cellular where the details of how to ship and where to ship instructions will be given.
Please follow them and ship your device within 30 days of the appraisal being done.
How Will You Get Paid in US Cellular Trade-In?
After your device gets the final checking done by the team of US Cellular, your account with US Cellular will get credited with the amount.
The value of the device will depend on the condition of the device and the market value of it.
FAQ: How to See US Cellular Detailed Billing Online?
To check the US Cellular detailed billing online follow the steps below:
- Go here and then log in to your account.
- Open Statement History.
- Select the Month and choose View Bill.
And that’s it! Now, you will be able to see your detailed billing for that particular month for US Cellular.
