BANGOR – U.S. Cellular announced it is expanding its presence in the Bangor area by boosting its telecommunications network and adding retail outlets, including a new store in Brewer. The expansion also includes five new towers in the Bangor area.

“We have a very loyal customer base in Bangor, and our expansion is a direct result of their feedback for more retail stores and more capacity on our network,” said Jim Holmes, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in New England.

The new tower sites were designed to add capacity along Interstate 95, Interstate 395, Route 1, Route 1A, Route 2, Route 202, Route 9, Route 15 and Route 178.

U.S. Cellular has also expanded its retail store at 33 Mid Mall Boulevard, added a new store at 403 Wilson St. in Brewer, and added a number of new agent locations, including Central Maine Wireless at 627 Broadway in Bangor; Community Cellular at 26 Main St., Newport; and Go Wireless at the Bangor Mall.