US Cellular today announced that it will be launching its version of LG Optimus One – Optimus U on December 13. Optimus One will be available for free after an $80 mail-in rebate.

Optimus One comes with a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, Android 2.2, 3.2 MP camera, and Wi-Fi.

“The LG Optimus U is a good fit for first-time smartphone customers who are looking to explore a wide range of games, multimedia entertainment and time-saving Android applications,” said Edward Perez, vice president of marketing and sales operations for U.S. Cellular. “Customers with one of our Belief Plans who are eligible for a phone upgrade can pick up an LG Optimus U at our promotional price without signing a new contract.”

Gaurav Shukla is a journalist with over 12 years of experience covering the consumer technology space. He started his career with a self-published Android blog and has since worked with Microsoft's MSN.com,...

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