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Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS), listed on the NYSE under the symbol TDS, is a Fortune 1000® company that provides a broad range of telecommunications services. The company's segments include UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, TDS was founded in 1969 and employs approximately 8,600 associates as of March 31, 2024.
TDS operates through several key businesses:
- UScellular: This segment offers comprehensive wireless services and products to around 5 million customers nationwide. With a strong emphasis on customer support, UScellular ensures a high-quality network experience.
- TDS Telecommunications Corp.: Based in Madison, WI, this subsidiary provides high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to residential and business customers in rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. TDS Telecom has also been aggressively expanding its fiber network, aiming to deliver faster internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits.
- OneNeck IT Solutions: Specializing in hybrid IT solutions, OneNeck offers cloud hosting, managed services, and advanced IT services through data centers located across several states, including Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
TDS is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, as evidenced by its recent achievements. The company has reported strong growth in its fiber broadband connections, having surpassed 100,000 residential broadband connections in its expansion markets. TDS Telecom plans to extend its fiber service to 1.2 million marketable addresses and aims to offer 1 Gig or higher speeds to at least 80% of its footprint.
In 2024, TDS announced several significant developments. These include a decision to explore strategic alternatives for UScellular, resulting in an agreement to sell its wireless operations and a portion of its spectrum assets to T-Mobile for $4.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2025, pending regulatory approval. Additionally, TDS has entered an agreement to sell its OneNeck IT Solutions business to US Signal Company, LLC, with the proceeds earmarked to support the company’s fiber expansion initiatives.
Financially, TDS has shown resilience and adaptability, reporting total operating revenues of $1,262 million for the first quarter of 2024. The company continues to strategically manage its capital, including a recent $375 million unsecured debt financing to further support its fiber build-out program.
Overall, TDS aims to maintain its trajectory of growth and innovation, ensuring excellent service and connectivity for its customers across the United States.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular) will hold a conference call to discuss their second quarter operating results on August 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. CT. Financial results will be released on August 5, 2021, after market close. Investors can access the live and on-demand webcast via the companies' investor relations websites. TDS serves approximately 6 million connections nationwide in wireless, broadband, and managed services, employing about 9,100 associates.
OneNeck IT Solutions has been recognized on CRN's 2021 Solution Provider 500 list for the seventh consecutive year. This list ranks the top 500 solution providers across North America based on revenue. In 2020, companies on the list collectively generated $403 billion, marking a 3% increase from the previous year's $393 billion. OneNeck's CEO, Terry Swanson, attributed this recognition to the expertise of their employees in navigating the hybrid IT landscape. The complete list is accessible via CRN's website.
On May 21, 2021, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) announced its second quarter 2021 dividends, declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per Common and Series A Common Share, payable on June 30, 2021, to shareholders on record as of June 15, 2021. Additionally, TDS will pay $552.0833 per share on its 6.625% Series UU Preferred Shares, equating to $0.5520833 per depositary share. TDS connects approximately 6 million users through its subsidiaries, including UScellular and TDS Telecom.
Telephone and Data Systems and United States Cellular Corporation announced their upcoming Annual Meetings of Shareholders. UScellular's meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Central time, while TDS' meeting will occur on May 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Central time. Both meetings will be webcast live and available on-demand. Interested participants should register at least 15 minutes before the meetings. TDS serves around 6 million connections through its various businesses.
TDS reported a strong first quarter of 2021 with total operating revenues of $1,318 million, up from $1,261 million year-on-year. Net income was $57 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, down from $69 million or $0.59 per share in Q1 2020. UScellular saw increased service revenues and significant growth in residential customers for TDS Telecom, which also reported robust broadband service expansion plans. Estimated full-year results show positive adjustments for both UScellular and TDS Telecom, with reaffirmed capital expenditures.
OneNeck IT Solutions has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year in the CRN Tech Elite 250 list. This prestigious recognition celebrates North American IT solution providers with the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading technology suppliers, adjusted for company size. The selection process involved extensive research by The Channel Company, ensuring only the most qualified providers were honored. OneNeck's commitment to ongoing certification and technical proficiency enables them to deliver outstanding service across various technologies.
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular) will host a conference call to discuss their first quarter operating results on May 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. CT. Financial results will be released on May 6, 2021, after market close. Interested parties can access the webcast via the companies' investor relations websites. TDS, a Fortune 1000 company, serves approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its subsidiaries. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago and employed 9,200 people as of December 31, 2020.
TDS (NYSE:TDS) announced that Joseph R. Hanley will lead its Corporate Development Group, succeeding Scott H. Williamson upon his retirement expected mid-year. Hanley, a TDS employee since 1988, brings extensive experience and a strategic perspective, previously overseeing technology and strategy. His leadership will focus on M&A strategies and development efforts. TDS provides telecommunications services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide, employing 9,200 as of December 31, 2020.
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) announced a public offering of 16,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in its 6.625% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series UU, priced at $25 per share, amounting to $400 million. The offering will close on or about March 2, 2021, and proceeds will fund general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures for its fiber-to-the-home program. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 2,400,000 shares. TDS plans to list the shares on the NYSE under the symbol 'TDSPrU.'
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (USM) will participate in three investor conferences in March 2021. The presentations will feature key executives including TDS's and UScellular's CEOs. The conferences are: Raymond James 42nd Institutional Investors Conference on March 2 at 3:00 p.m. EST; Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 4 at 1:15 p.m. EST; and Deutsche Bank's 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 9 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Presentations will be available live and on-demand.
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