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.

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) will make long-term investments to boost rural broadband capabilities to be eligible for FCC funds.

TDS Pledges to Boost Rural Broadband for FCC Fund Support

Madison, Wisconsin, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is pleased to announce it has elected to receive Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (E-ACAM) support from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). TDS has communicated to the FCC it will accept its offers in 24 states TDS serves. The federal broadband program, which is being extended and enhanced to provide additional funding for rural broadband, requires the deployment of at least 100/20 Mbps internet service to consumers who lack that service today.

TDS Telecom doubles down on commitment to improve rural broadband

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Villacrez brings telecommunications and financial leadership experience  CHICAGO , Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc (NYSE: TDS) has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vicki Villacrez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to serve on the TDS Board. "Vicki brings extensive financial leadership and telecommunications industry experience to our Board of Directors, and we are confident that the Company will benefit significantly from her Board contributions," said Walter C.

TDS Board of Directors Appoints Vicki Villacrez to Board

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CHICAGO , Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared third quarter 2023 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 $0.185 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on Sept.

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Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reports lower revenues year over year in the second quarter of 2023 due to weak demand trends in the U.S. Cellular vertical.

Telephone and Data Systems' (TDS) Q2 Loss Wider Than Expected

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - VP, Corporate Relations Vicki Villacrez - SVP, Finance & CFO, TDS Telecommunications Corporation Laurent Therivel - President, CEO & Director Eric Jagher - SVP & CMO Austin Summerford - Chief, Strategy Partnerships and Towers Douglas Chambers - EVP, CFO, Treasurer & Director Michelle Brukwicki - CFO, TDS Telecommunications LLC Michael Irizarry - EVP, CTO, Head, Engineering & Information Technology, United States Cellular Corporation Conference Call Participants Richard Prentiss - Raymond James & Associates Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Michael Rollins - Citigroup Sergey Dluzhevskiy - GAMCO Investors Philip Cusick - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Operator Good morning. My name is David, and I'll be your conference operator today.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

United States Cellular

The stock of U.S. Cellular Corp. USM, +90.67% rocketed 91% on Friday, after the boards of the company and its parent Telephone and Data Systems TDS, +80.76% said they're reviewing strategic options for the company. TDS' stock soared 81%.

U.S. Cellular's stock rockets 91% after company and parent says they're reviewing their strategic options

The regional wireless carrier's controlling shareholder says it is exploring strategic options for a business left behind by telecom's consolidation wave.

U.S. Cellular Owner Explores Sale

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.17 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04. This compares to earnings of $0.15 per share a year ago.

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

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CHICAGO , Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on August 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports second quarter 2023 results

CHICAGO , Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The boards of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ("TDS") (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation ("UScellular") (NYSE: USM) have each decided to initiate a process to explore strategic alternatives for UScellular. The comprehensive process will explore a range of strategic alternatives.

Telephone and Data Systems and UScellular Announce Exploration of Strategic Alternatives for UScellular

CHICAGO , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be webcasting their second quarter operating results conference call on August 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. central time.

TDS and UScellular to release second quarter operating results and host conference call on August 4, 2023

Madison, Wisconsin, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is pleased with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to modify and update the Alternative Cost Model (A-CAM) high-cost universal service support program. The Madison, Wisconsin-based telecommunications company has been part of the A-CAM program since its inception in 2016. For the last two years, TDS has been advocating for the extension as a member of the ACAM Broadband Coalition and appreciates the continued support from NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association and WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband.

TDS Telecom Commends FCC Decision to Enhance the A-CAM Program

CHICAGO , July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to recent media reporting, TDS Telecommunications LLC, a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS), conducted an assessment of its communications network across the country and located approximately 10 miles of lead-covered cables. TDS Telecom is identifying next steps to address the very limited amount of lead cabling it estimates is in its network.

TDS Telecom provides update on the amount of lead-covered cables

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Telecom stocks aren't doing so how on Monday after several players in the space were hit by downgrades from Citigroup. AT&T (NYSE: T ), Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR ), and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS ) were all downgraded by Citi analyst Michael Rollins.

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AT&T T, -4.10%, Frontier Communications FYBR, -11.88% and Telephone & Data Systems TDS, -6.14% were each downgraded to neutral/high risk from buy at Citigroup, on possible risks from legacy lead sheathed cable exposure. The analysts said both AT&T and Verizon VZ, -1.82% described the potential exposure to lead within their networks as small, but at Verizon, small could be as much as 20%.

AT&T and two other telecoms downgraded at Citi on risks from legacy lead cables

NEW YORK , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.. Shareholders who purchased shares of TDS during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Gross Law Firm Notifies Shareholders of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of July 5, 2023 - (NYSE: TDS)

NEW YORK , July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS-PU, TDS-PV) between May 6, 2022 and November 3, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 5, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.  SO WHAT: If you purchased TDS securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

TDS DEADLINE TOMORROW: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important July 3 Deadline in Securities Class Action - TDS, TDS-PU, TDS-PV

NEW YORK , July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  ("TDS" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDS).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. - TDS

NEW YORK , July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ("TDS") (NYSE: TDS) shareholders: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 6, 2022 and November 3, 2022. If you suffered a loss on your investment in TDS, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below.

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