<Page> EXHIBIT 25 FORM T-1 SEE ATTACHED FORM T-1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) / / --------------------------- BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY (formerly known as CTC Illinois Trust Company) (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3800435 (State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer if not a U.S. national bank) identification no.) 2 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1020 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) --------------------------- United States Cellular Corporation (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) Delaware 62-1147325 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) identification no.) 8410 West Bryn Mawr Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60631 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) --------------------------- Debt Securities (Title of the indenture securities) ================================================================================ <Page> 1. GENERAL INFORMATION. FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE TRUSTEE: (a) NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH EXAMINING OR SUPERVISING AUTHORITY TO WHICH IT IS SUBJECT. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Address - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Banks & Trust Companies 500 E. Monroe Street of the State of Illinois Springfield, Illinois 62701-1532 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 (b) WHETHER IT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS. Yes. 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR. IF THE OBLIGOR IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE TRUSTEE, DESCRIBE EACH SUCH AFFILIATION. None. 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS. 1. A copy of Articles of Incorporation of BNY Midwest Trust Company (formerly CTC Illinois Trust Company, formerly Continental Trust Company) as now in effect. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 2,3. A copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Trustee as now in effect, which contains the authority to commence business and a grant of powers to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. Exhibit 25 2 <Page> SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, BNY Midwest Trust Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of Chicago, and State of Illinois, on the 3rd day of May, 2002. BNY Midwest Trust Company By: /s/ D. DONOVAN --------------------------------- Name: D. DONOVAN Title: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Exhibit 25 3 <Page> OFFICE OF BANKS AND REAL ESTATE BUREAU OF BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY 209 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD SUITE 700 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 Including the institution's domestic and foreign subsidiaries completed as of the close of business on December 31, 2001, submitted in response to the call of the Office of Banks and Real Estate of the State of Illinois. <Table> <Caption> ASSETS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ------ -------------------- Cash and Due from Depository Institutions................. 11,694 U.S. Treasury Securities.................................. - 0 - Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions.......... - 0 - Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures......................... - 0 - Corporate Stock........................................... - 0 - Trust Company Premises, Furniture, Fixtures and Other Assets Representing Trust Company Premises................ 363 Leases and Lease Financing Receivables.................... - 0 - Accounts Receivable....................................... 4,004 Other Assets.............................................. (Itemize amounts greater than 15% of Line 9) Intangible Asset - Goodwill ................86,813 86,882 TOTAL ASSETS............................................. 102,943 </Table> Exhibit 25 4 <Page> OFFICE OF BANKS AND REAL ESTATE BUREAU OF BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY 209 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD SUITE 700 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 LIABILITIES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS <Table> <Caption> LIABILITIES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ----------- -------------------- Accounts Payable........................................ - 0 - Taxes Payable........................................... - 0 - Other Liabilities for Borrowed Money.................... 25,425 Other Liabilities....................................... (Itemize amounts greater than 15% of Line 14) Reserve for Taxes..........................3,128 Taxes due to Parent Company................1,923 Accrued Expenses...........................1,058 6,156 TOTAL LIABILITIES 31,581 <Caption> EQUITY CAPITAL -------------- Preferred Stock......................................... - 0 - Common Stock............................................ 2,000 Surplus................................................. 62,130 Reserve for Operating Expenses.......................... - 0 - Retained Earnings (Loss)................................ 7,232 TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL.................................... 71,362 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL.................... 102,943 </Table> Exhibit 25 5 <Page> I, Robert L. De Paola, Vice President ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name and Title of Officer Authorized to Sign Report) of BNY Midwest Trust Company certify that the information contained in this statement is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that submission of false information with the intention to deceive the Commissioner or his Administrative officers is a felony. Robert L. Depaola ---------------------------------------------------- (Signature of Officer Authorized to Sign Report) Sworn to and subscribed before me is 13th day of February, 2002. My Commission expires May 15, 2003. JOSEPH A. GIACOBINO, Notary Public (Notary Seal) Person to whom Supervisory Staff should direct questions concerning this report. Christine Anderson (212) 503-4204 ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Name Telephone Number (Extension) Exhibit 25 6