07-04-2025
U.S. Cellular to close Missouri stores, lay off staff
MISSOURI — U.S. Cellular has announced upcoming closures across the nation, including Missouri stores in Springfield, Lebanon and West Plains, per a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice received today by the Missouri Office of Workforce Development.
A WARN Notice is required by law when announcing major layoffs and/or closures.
The announcement says the closures will begin on June 2, 2025.
U.S. Cellular says they're selling their wireless operations, customers and nearly 30% of it's licensed spectrum to T-Mobile.
That means around 4,100 across the nation will lose their jobs as part of the sale, but it's unclear how many will be impacted in Missouri.
In the announcement, U.S. Cellular says they've made arrangements with T-Mobile to offer jobs to a majority of workers impacted at their current salary and benefits.
The address of the stores impacted in Ozarks First's viewing area are:
Springfield – 3825 S. Glenstone Avenue
West Plains – 1725 Gibson Avenue
Lebanon – 1830 S. Jefferson Avenue
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