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, Inc. (NYSE:TDS ) Q4 2022 Results Conference Call February 17, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President, Corporate Relations Vicki Villacrez - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer LT Therivel - President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Cellular Doug Chambers - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, U.S. Cellular Michelle Brukwicki - SVP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, TDS Telecom Conference Call Participants Rick Prentiss - Raymond James Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Michael Rollins - Citi Sergey Dluzhevskiy - GAMCO Investors Operator Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

49th consecutive year that TDS has increased its common share dividend CHICAGO , Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared first quarter 2023 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares payable on March 31, 2023, to holders of record on March 15, 2023. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.185 per Common Share and Series A Common Share.

TDS announces first quarter 2023 dividends

Investing in our networks; Provides 2023 guidance CHICAGO , Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on February 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. CST. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports fourth quarter and full year 2022 results

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United States Cellular

CHICAGO , Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be webcasting their fourth quarter operating results conference call on February 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. central time.

TDS and UScellular to release fourth quarter operating results and host conference call on February 17, 2023

CHICAGO , Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporations (NYSE: USM) will be jointly presenting at Citi's 2023 Communications, Media & Entertainment Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. on January 5, 2023, at 8:45 a.m.

TDS and UScellular to Present at Citi's 2023 Communications, Media & Entertainment Conference

CHICAGO , Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc (NYSE: TDS) announced today Ilan Pragaspathy has been promoted to Vice President – Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning. Mr. Pragaspathy will continue reporting to Vicki Villacrez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for TDS.

Ilan Pragaspathy promoted to Vice President - Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning

CHICAGO , Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporations (NYSE: USM) will be jointly presenting at the Raymond James 2022 Technology Investors Conference in New York on December 7, 2022, at 10:20 a.m. Eastern time.

TDS and UScellular to Present at the Raymond James 2022 Technology Investors Conference

CHICAGO , Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared fourth quarter 2022 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 $0.18 per Common Share and Series A Common Share, payable on December 30, 2022, to holders of record on December 15, 2022.

TDS announces fourth quarter 2022 dividends

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President, Corporate Relations LeRoy Carlson - President & Chief Executive Officer Vicki Villacrez - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer LT Therivel - President & Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Cellular Doug Chambers - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, U.S. Cellular Michelle Brukwicki - Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, TDS Telecom Mike Irizarry - Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering & Information Technology Conference Call Participants Rick Prentiss - Raymond James Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Philip Cusick - JPMorgan Michael Rollins - Citi Serge Dluzhevskiy - Gamco Investors Operator Good day and welcome to the TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter 2022 Operating Results Conference Call. Please note, today's conference is being recorded.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

CHICAGO , Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on November 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports third quarter 2022 results

CHICAGO , Oct. 28, 2022 /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, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. central time.

TDS and UScellular to release third quarter operating results and host conference call on November 4, 2022

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CHICAGO , Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the publication of its 2021 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report.

TDS publishes 2021 environmental, social, governance report

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CHICAGO , Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared third quarter 2022 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares payable on September 30, 2022, to holders of record on September 15, 2022. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per Common Share and Series A Common Share.

TDS announces third quarter 2022 dividends

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President, Corporate Relations Vicki Villacrez - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer LT Therivel - President & Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Cellular Doug Chambers - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, U.S. Cellular Michelle Brukwicki - Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, TDS Telecom Mike Irizarry - Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering & Information Technology Conference Call Participants Rick Prentiss - Raymond James Sergey Dluzhevskiy - GAMCO Investors Michael Rollins - Citi Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Operator Good morning. My name is Chris and I'll be your conference operator today.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) CEO LT Therivel on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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2022 guidance reaffirmed CHICAGO , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports second quarter 2022 results

CHICAGO , July 29, 2022 /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 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. central time.

TDS and UScellular to release second quarter operating results and host conference call on August 5, 2022

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