United States Cellular Corp.
Industry Group: Telecommunication Services
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:USM
U.S. Cellular is a regional wireless carrier that serves about 5 million customers spread across four major geographic clusters: the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. These service territories encompass a total population of about 32 million people. The vast majority of the markets the firm serves are rural or second/third-tier cities, with only the greater Milwaukee and Oklahoma City regions boasting populations greater than 1 million. U.S. Cellular also owns a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless’ Los Angeles operations and, unlike its wireless carrier peers, owns most of its own towers.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Telecommunication Services 174 out of 235
Universe
Global Universe 11235 out of 15622
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United States Cellular Corp.'s Exposure is Medium
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United States Cellular Corp.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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