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.

United States Cellular

CHICAGO , Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be attending the following conferences. Wells Fargo 8th Annual TMT Summit ConferenceUScellular webcasted presentation on December 3, 2024 at 1:15 p.m.

TDS and UScellular to attend upcoming conferences

CHICAGO , Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors has elected Napoleon B. Rutledge Jr. to the Board effective December 1, 2024.

Napoleon B. Rutledge Jr. elected to TDS Board of Directors

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 1, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President, Corporate Relations Vicki Villacrez - Executive Vice President and CFO, TDS LT Therivel - President and CEO, UScellular Doug Chambers - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, UScellular Michelle Brukwicki - Senior Vice President, Finance and CFO, TDS Telecom Conference Call Participants Ric Prentiss - Raymond James Sebastiano Petti - J.P. Morgan Sergey Dluzhevskiy - Gamco Investors Operator Thank you for standing by.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

TDS reports a top-line decline year over year in the third quarter due to weakness in U.S. Cellular vertical. Healthy growth in the TDS Telecom segment is a tailwind.

Telephone and Data Systems Q3 Earnings Beat Despite Lower Revenues

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.14 per share. This compares to loss of $0.16 per share a year ago.

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates

CHICAGO , Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on November 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports third quarter 2024 results

CHICAGO , Oct. 25, 2024 /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 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

TDS and UScellular to release third quarter operating results and host conference call on November 1, 2024

Telephone and Data Systems completes divestiture of its subsidiary OneNeck to US Signal Company to boost fiber program.

TDS Completes OneNeck Sale: Will it be Beneficial for the Stock?

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US Signal Company, LLC (US Signal), a leading digital infrastructure provider and portfolio company of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, has completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and OneNeck Data Center Holdings LLC (OneNeck) from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a provider of wireless, broadband, video, voice, hosted and managed services to U.S. businesses.

US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck

CHICAGO , Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TDS Telecom, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM), will each be attending the following September conferences. Citi's 2024 Global TMT ConferenceTDS Telecom webcasted presentation on September 5, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

TDS Telecom and UScellular participating in upcoming September conferences

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) aims to divest its Texas cable operations to focus on core markets.

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) to Divest Assets for Core Focus

MADISON, Wis. , Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) has entered into a purchase agreement with Poka Lambro Telecommunications, Ltd.

TDS Telecom to transfer ownership of its Texas cable operations

CHICAGO , Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared third quarter 2024 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 $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on September 30, 2024, to holders of record on September 16, 2024.

TDS announces third quarter 2024 dividends

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reports a revenue decline year over year owing to weakness in the U.S. Cellular segment. Growth in residential broadband connections is a tailwind.

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 2, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President of Corporate Relations Vicki L. Villacrez - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer LT Therivel - President and Chief Executive Officer, UScellular Doug Chambers - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Michelle Brukwicki - Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, TDS Telecom Conference Call Participants Ric Prentiss - Raymond James Sergey Dluzhevskiy - Gamco Investors Jonathan Atkin - RBC Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for TDS (TDS) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Compared to Estimates, TDS (TDS) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.16. This compares to loss of $0.17 per share a year ago.

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

CHICAGO , Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on August 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

TDS reports second quarter 2024 results

TDS is expected to announce EPS of -$0.13 and revenue of $1.24 billion pre-market on Friday, August 2nd. Assuming the US Cellular deal goes through, even with concessions, investors are looking at mid to high double-digit returns. Downside risk is mitigated by T-Mobile's M&A experience with Sprint.

Telephone and Data Systems Q2 Earnings Preview (Rating Upgrade)

CHICAGO , July 26, 2024 /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 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

TDS and UScellular to release second quarter operating results and host conference call on August 2, 2024

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Here's Why Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy

Telephone and Data Systems preferred stock has seen a 70% total return in about a year, outperforming the S&P 500 by an impressive margin. High interest rates and debt impacted the stock in recent years, but a strategic decision to sell assets has rendered the dividend safer. Risks remain as the company navigates hurdles to close the deal and may struggle to maintain the preferred dividend in the long run.

The 8.3% Preferred Dividend Of Telephone And Data Systems Has Become Safer But Not Entirely Safe

Telephone and Data Systems Preferred Shares offer a better combination of income and value compared to ordinary shares. TDS's recent financial performance shows mixed results, with strong competition leading to revenue pressure in the wireless segment. TDS's preferred shares, specifically the U series, with a 6.625% dividend yield and a call date for March 2026, seem to be a better option for investors.

Telephone And Data Systems: Its Preferred Shares Offer A Good Combination Of Value And Income

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