A new survey shows that a third of people want to take a deliberate break from their phone
Chicago, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Cellular continues to develop healthy relationships with technology. Global Day of Disconnection On that day Friday, March 1. To create awareness, the company has partnered with the actress and producer. Sarah Michelle Gellar To encourage people to use this moment to reset their relationship with technology.
Global Day of Unplugging is an annual awareness campaign that encourages people to take a break from technology and celebrate human connection through digital engagement.
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„UScellular's commitment to empowering people and providing resources to help them create healthy boundaries through their technology really resonated with me,” said Sarah Michelle Gellar, actress and producer. „Many of us have experienced the toll of being too connected to devices that affects our self-esteem and mental health. As parents, I think it's important to be a role model and make sure to create space for our kids. I'm joining UScellular on Global Unplug On Day to connect with what's most important to family and friends. I plan to participate. March 1.”
Well-informed Americans increasingly depend on their smartphones for essential daily activities, entertainment and connectivity, but a data December 2023 A study* commissioned by UScellular suggests that people may be reevaluating the role of their phone in their lives. According to the survey, 41% shared that they could use some time away from their phone and nearly a third of people would like to take a break from their phone on purpose.
USCellular invites people to participate in this initiative and take a break from technology. For each person who shares their participation uscellular.com/unpluggingThe organization will donate up to $50,000to do Break off the partnershipA non-profit, it organizes Global Unplugging Day and works to make technology-free experiences meaningful and accessible to all.
„UScellular's mission is to connect people to what matters most, but sometimes the technology that helps connect has unintended consequences when it's not in place in our lives,” he said. Eric Jagger, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at UScellular. „We encourage everyone to participate in Global Unplugging Day to take a break from technology, celebrate human connection and reset their relationship with technology.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar Gives its voice to the campaign and encourages its audience and consumers to participate Universal Cut-off day. He'll also share tips from UScellular to help with a successful reset:
- Not visible to the eyes: Put your phone where you can't see it, like a drawer or cabinet.
- Spend time with the people you love: Grab dinner with a friend you haven't seen in a while. Have a meaningful conversation with your partner. Invite your neighbors over for a board game night. Cook a complicated recipe with your family.
- go out. Work out. Cool down: Spend some time outside, get some fresh air and be in nature. It is good for your mental and physical health.
USCellular's „Built for America„In the campaign February 2023 Leading the conversation on developing healthy relationships with technology. It includes various programs and tools:
- The „5 The phones were hung up on the challenge,” a call for people to take phone breaks that benefit themselves.
- US modeAn effort to help smartphone users make better use of the customizable native focus settings on their smartphones.
- In collaboration with Screen Sanity, the company launched “A great starter kit,” a free, downloadable kit for families looking for guidance on building better digital habits.
For more information on UScellular's efforts, visit UScellular.com/BuiltforUs.
*Between November 28 and December 6, 2023In partnership with PureSpectrum, Consumer Insights conducted a total of 1,000 online interviews with a nationally representative sample of US consumers between the ages of 18-41..
About UScellular
UScellular is the fourth largest full-service wireless carrier United Nations, offering national network coverage and industry-leading innovation designed to help customers stay connected to what matters most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a robust, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that improve the lives of consumers, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through it Program after school accessThe company has promised to provide hotspots and service to help connect up to 50,000 youth to reliable internet. Additionally, USCellular has secured all of its plans, promising not to raise prices until at least the end of 2024. www.uscellular.com. For latest news visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
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