Telephone and Data Systems

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of wire line and cable broadband, video and voice services. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Cellular, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Telecom’s Wireline and Cable. The U.S. Cellular segment provides service to postpaid and prepaid customers from a variety of demographic segments. The TDS Telecom’s Wireline segment operates Wireline and Cable subsidiaries that provide communications services. The Cable segment provides interconnected voice over internet protocol and broadband services, including internet access. The company was founded by LeRoy T. Carlson in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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TDS and U.S. Cellular report mixed Q1 results, focus on growth

Telephone and Data Systems and U.S. Cellular navigated a challenging quarter with a mix of operational successes and financial hurdles.
TDS Telecom's fiber deployment progress and U.S. Cellular's network improvements signal a commitment to future growth and market leadership.
Analysts' inquiries highlighted areas for improvement and strategic clarity, prompting discussions on resource allocation and profitability.
Overall, the companies remain focused on their long-term strategies, leveraging strengths and addressing challenges to capitalize on growth opportunities.

TDS and UScellular navigate challenges, eye growth opportunities in Q2

TDS and UScellular focused on strategic priorities and cost containment, with progress in key growth areas.
UScellular's fixed wireless business and TDS Telecom's broadband connections showed strength amid challenges.
Opportunities lie in strategic reviews, fiber program expansions, and network sharing efforts for future growth.
Challenges in postpaid adds and adjusted EBITDA declines require ongoing attention for sustained performance.

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) excels in Q1 2024, focusing on fiber and tower growth strategies

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance by TDS Telecom and UScellular, driven by strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Challenges from cable competitors and subscriber declines were acknowledged, with a focus on network quality and customer retention. TDS is positioned for growth through fiber and tower business strategies, emphasizing financial health and sustained competitiveness.

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Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company, which engages in the provision of communications services, retail wireless connections, broadband, video, and voice connections. It operates through the following segments: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and Corporate, Eliminations, and Other. The UScellular segment provides wireless telecommunications services. The TDS Telecom segment offers communications services through fiber, coaxial, and copper networks. The company was founded by LeRoy T. Carlson in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

On Tuesday, Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:TDS) shares edged lower by more than 2% despite declaring a quarterly dividend. The company announced a dividend per share of $0.175 on Monday in line with previous payments, reflecting a forward dividend yield of 3.71%.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared fourth quarter 2021 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on December 30, 2021 to holders of record on December 15, 2021.

TDS announces fourth quarter 2021 dividends

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) CEO Laurent Therivel on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Telephone and Data Systems' (TDS) third-quarter 2021 results reflect growth in the TDS Telecom business.

Telephone and Data Systems' (TDS) Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates

TDS (TDS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -11.11% and -0.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference November 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports third quarter 2021 results

United States Cellular

CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be webcasting their third quarter operating results conference call on November 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. central time.

TDS and UScellular to release third quarter operating results and host conference call on November 4, 2021

Low interest rates have allowed Telephone and Data Systems and subsidiary US Cellular to cheaply increase Capex for wireless infrastructure, such as cell towers and 5G capabilities. US Cellular currently has a low valuation, providing a good entry point for investors. Potential catalysts for rising share prices are a return of revenue growth, a spin-off or buy-out.

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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the publication of its 2020 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report.

TDS publishes 2020 environmental, social, governance report

CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the promotion of Colleen Thompson to Vice President – Corporate Relations effective September 27, 2021, subject to approval of the TDS Board of Directors.

Colleen Thompson promoted to Vice President - Corporate Relations

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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) today announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes due 2061 (NYSE: TDA) (the "TDA Notes").

TDS Announces Redemption Of 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2061

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CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a third quarter 2021 dividend on its Series VV Preferred Shares, payable on September 30, 2021 to holders of record on September 15, 2021.

TDS announces a third quarter 2021 dividend on its Series VV preferred shares

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CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared third quarter 2021 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares and Series UU Preferred Shares, payable on September 30, 2021 to holders of record on September 15, 2021.  TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per Common Share and Series A Common Share.

TDS announces third quarter 2021 dividends

CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: "TDS") announced today that it priced an offering on August 9, 2021 of 24,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in its 6.000% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series VV, $0.01 par value and $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share), for an aggregate public offering price of $600,000,000. TDS has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 3,600,000 depositary shares in connection with the offering.

TDS Announces the Pricing of an Offering of 24,000,000 Depositary Shares Representing Interests in Series VV Preferred Stock

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) CEO Laurent Therivel on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Telephone and Data Systems' (TDS) second-quarter 2021 results reflect growth in the U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom businesses.

Telephone and Data Systems' (TDS) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates

TDS (TDS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -34.62% and 0.37%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference August 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports second quarter 2021 results

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