Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is a diversified telecommunications corporation founded in 1969. Through its business units, U.S. Cellular® and TDS Telecom®, TDS provides wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband services to 7.4 million customers in 36 states. TDS’ 12,500 associates and employees build value for its shareholders by providing excellent communications services in growing, closely related segments of the telecommunications industry. TDS is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols TDS and TDS.S. For more information about TDS, visit www.teldta.com.
U.S. Cellular, TDS’ 81-percent owned wireless telephone subsidiary, is the fifth-largest, full-service wireless service provider in the United States, with 6.2 million customers in 26 states, and 8,500 full-time equivalent associates. The Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, driving customer engagement by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support, and a high-quality network. U.S. Cellular is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol USM. For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit uscellular.com.
TDS Telecom, a wholly owned subsidiary of TDS, provides innovative voice, Internet, and entertainment services, as well as leading-edge business technology, to rural and suburban communities in 30 states.
TDS Telecom is the nation’s sixth-largest rural local exchange carrier (RLEC), serving 1,169,700 access line equivalents. Headquartered in Madison, Wis., TDS Telecom employs 2,725 people. For more information about TDS Telecom, visit www.tdstelecom.com.