About Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.
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 operates primarily by providing wireless, local telephone, and broadband services to 7 million customers/units in 36 states as of Dec. 31, 2006.
TDS’ 11,800 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 American Stock Exchange under the stock tickers TDS and TDS.S.
U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular, TDS’ 81-percent owned wireless telephone subsidiary, is the sixth-largest wireless service provider in the United States, with 5.8 million customers in 26 states, and 8,100 associates as of Dec. 31, 2006. The Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customers needs 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 American Stock Exchange under the stock ticker USM. For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit www.uscellular.com.
TDS Telecom
TDS Telecom, TDS’ wholly owned wireline telecommunications subsidiary, is the sixth-largest Rural Local Exchange Carrier (RLEC) in the United States, serving 1,213,500 access line equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2006. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, TDS Telecom and its 3,000 employees provide high-quality, locally based telecommunications services to rural and suburban communities in 28 states. TDS Telecom’s Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) operation served 757,300 access line equivalents and its Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) served 456,200 access line equivalents. For more information about TDS Telecom, visit www.tdstelecom.com. |
