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A quick 9-slide overview of TDS Telecommunications Corp. in Madison, Wis. We are a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. headquartered in Chicago, Ill. TDS Telecom is the 8th largest independent telephone provider in the USA.
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Empowering the Broadband Generation
Company Overview
TDS® stands for…Telephone and Data Systems™
We had data in our name before most people knew what it meant.
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.Walter Carlson-Chairman, Roy Carlson-Chairman Emeritus
Ted Carlson-President & CEOHeadquarters in Chicago, Ill.Approximately 500 employees
TDS Telecommunications Corp.David Wittwer - President & CEOHeadquarters in Madison, Wis.
Approximately 2,600 employees
U.S. CellularMary Dillon-President and CEO
Headquarters in Chicago, Ill.Approximately 7,700 employees
Suttle StrausJohn Berthelsen, PresidentLocated in Waunakee, Wis.
Approximately 200 employees
The TDS® “Family of Companies”
We are publicly traded on the NYSE with primary stock ownership by the Carlson family. TDS was formed in 1969.
You are here!
TDS Telecommunications Corp. serves 30 states as a local phone, Internet and entertainment provider for business and residential customers.
More than 1.1 million lines in service nationwide!
Empowering People with Broadband
• We are focused on broadband. It is the future.• Our strength is in our experience and in our commitment to
customer service. • Serving local communities for over 100 years.
• We make continuous investments in our networks and in our people.
• Recently constructed and deployed a national 10G network• Select and train highly skilled employees to stay ahead of the
technology curve.
Technology is changing how people live. We are proud to help usher in this change.
TDS @ work in our communities
TDS employs more than 2,600 people nationwide. 100% of our employees live and work in the U.S. No overseas call centers or help desks.
Products People Need
• Business and Residential product offerings– Internet access of all varieties DSL – T1s– Phone services and VoIP phone systems– TV entertainment with Dish Network
• TDS TV in select market areas (IPTV)
– Managed Network Services for business– Data security, cloud computing and storage
We are a full service telecom company. In fact, we are the 8th largest telecom provider in the U.S.A.
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
TDS’ Broadband Stimulus ExplainedTDS applied for funds to bring broadband to customers in our most
remote locations. (46 apps rd 2; 13 apps rd 1)– In total, $135.9 million in projects will be completed by TDS
employees and contractors within 36 months. – Received $12.5 million in grants for projects in Michigan and
Alabama in round one. (Jan. 2010) – Approved to begin 42 projects in 20 states, in round two. (Aug.
2010)– $105 million in grants and $30.9 million of our own funds will be
used to bring high speed broadband Internet to rural America.
TDS will deliver broadband to more than 26,000 new households by 2013.
Upon completion, TDS will have broadband availableto 97% of our customers in 30 states. One of thehighest broadband deployment rates in the country.