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United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM), headquartered in Chicago, is a prominent regional wireless carrier with approximately 4.5 million retail connections across 21 states. Serving regions such as the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Pacific Northwest, UScellular's operations cover a population of about 32 million people. The company primarily serves rural areas and second/third-tier cities, with notable exceptions being the greater Milwaukee and Oklahoma City regions.
UScellular provides a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, bolstered by excellent customer support and a high-quality network. Unlike many of its peers, UScellular owns the majority of its towers, which gives it a unique competitive edge. The company also holds a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless' Los Angeles operations. In recent developments, UScellular has agreed to sell its wireless operations and 30% of its spectrum assets to T-Mobile for $4.4 billion, with the transaction expected to close in mid-2025.
Financially, UScellular reported total operating revenues of $950 million for the first quarter of 2024, and a net income attributable to shareholders of $18 million. The company has maintained financial discipline, focusing on postpaid ARPU growth and expense management, despite challenging market conditions. UScellular's recent strategic decision to explore a range of alternatives, including the sale to T-Mobile, aims to enhance shareholder value and position the company for long-term growth.
In addition to its core wireless services, UScellular's tower assets represent one of the largest tower businesses in the United States. Post-transaction, T-Mobile will become a long-term tenant on over 2,600 of these towers, ensuring continued service and creating a stable revenue stream for UScellular. The company also retains significant spectrum assets and equity method investments, which generated $158 million in income and $150 million in distributions in 2023.
UScellular remains committed to its mission of connecting people to what matters most, striving to improve network quality, expand 5G services, and maintain strong customer relationships. For more information, visit UScellular.
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (USM) will participate in three upcoming investor conferences in March 2023. The first is the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 8, 2023, at 4:30 PM ET. The second is the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on the same day at 7:30 AM ET. Finally, TDS will attend the New Street Second Annual Fiber to the Future Conference on March 28, 2023, at 2:55 PM ET. Presentations will be available via webcast. For more information, visit investors.tdsinc.com and investors.uscellular.com.
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) and United States Cellular (UScellular) announced their participation in three upcoming investor conferences. On March 8, 2023, TDS executives will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference at 4:30 PM ET and at the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at 7:30 AM ET. Additionally, TDS will participate in the New Street Second Annual Fiber to the Future Conference on March 28, 2023, at 2:55 PM ET. All presentations will be available via webcast. TDS, a Fortune 1000 company, provides services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide.
UScellular reported fourth-quarter 2022 total operating revenues of $1,048 million, a slight decline compared to $1,068 million in Q4 2021. The company experienced a net loss of $28 million or ($0.33 per share) compared to a profit of $27 million or $0.31 per share a year earlier. For the full year, total revenues were $4,169 million, up from $4,122 million in 2021, but net income dropped to $30 million from $155 million. UScellular aims for significant growth in 2023 with estimated service revenues of $3,050-$3,150 million and a focus on enhancing 5G capabilities. The company will hold a conference call on February 17, 2023.
Telephone and Data Systems, TDS, reported Q4 2022 revenues of $1,357 million, down from $1,372 million year-over-year. The company experienced a net loss of $(43) million or $(0.38 per share, compared to $14 million and $0.11 per share in Q4 2021. For the entire year of 2022, total operating revenues reached $5,413 million, a slight increase from $5,329 million in 2021, but net income fell to $(7) million from $117 million. TDS Telecom added 133,000 new marketable fiber addresses in 2022 and aims to reach 1.2 million by 2026. Estimated full-year 2023 results project service revenues for UScellular between $3,050-$3,150 million.
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