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| Date | Title | | | 12/28/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at Citi's 21st Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference| CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be presenting together at Citi's 21st Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. on Jan. 4, 2011, at 3:45 p.m. Mountain Time.
Mary N. Dillon, U.S. Cellular president and chief executive officer and Kenneth R. Meyers, TDS executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting. Jane W... |
|  | | 12/15/10 | Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Acquires Team Companies| TDS builds on previous acquisition to expand growing portfolio of hosted and managed services
CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS(R)) announced that is has acquired TEAM Technologies, LLC (TEAM), one of the Upper Midwest's largest privately owned data center services providers, for a purchase price of $47 million based on annual revenues of $10 million for 12 months ending Sep... |
| | | 11/26/10 | TDS Announces Partial Redemption of 7.6 Percent Series A Notes| CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) today announced that it will redeem some of its outstanding 7.6 percent Series A Notes due 2041 (NYSE: TDA). TDS will redeem $217.5 million aggregate principal amount of the $500 million outstanding notes on Dec. 27, 2010, at a redemption price of 100 percent of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The Depository Trust Company (DTC), the securit... |
| | | 11/18/10 | TDS Announces Fourth Quarter 2010 Dividend| CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a fourth quarter 2010 dividend of $.1125 per Common Share, Special Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on Dec. 30, 2010, to shareholders of record on Dec. 17, 2010.
TDS has increased its dividend on the common stock every year since 1974.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, ... |
| | | 11/17/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular Move Deutsche Bank Presentation to 3:35 EST| CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will now present at 3:35 EST on Nov. 18, 2010, at the Deutsche Bank Media and Telecom Conference in West Palm Beach, Fla. John Coyle, U.S. Cellular senior director customer strategy and Jane W. McCahon, TDS vice president, corporate relations will be presenting.
The presentation will be webcast both live and on-demand. To listen to the webca... |
| | | 11/17/10 | TDS Announces the Sale of $200 Million Notes| CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) announced today that, on Nov. 16, 2010, it sold $200 million of 6.875 percent Senior Notes due 2059 and has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to $30 million of additional notes. The notes are callable at par on and after Nov. 15, 2015. Closing is expected to occur on Nov. 23, 2010.
The notes are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TDE".
Fo... |
| | | 11/04/10 | TDS Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results| On Thursday November 4, 2010, 7:58 am
CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
3Q 2010 Highlights
TDS Corporate
Operating revenues increased to $1.3 billion.
Repurchased 705,000 TDS Special Common Shares for $19.5 million.
12 percent increase in diluted earnings per share attributable to TDS shareholders.
U.S. Cellular
Service revenues were $983.5 million.
31 percent increase in data revenues to $228.... |
| | | 11/03/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank and UBS Conferences| CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be presenting at a number of upcoming conferences.
Wells Fargo Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York City on Nov. 10, 2010, at 2:05 p.m. (EST). Steven T. Campbell, U.S. Cellular executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Jane W. McCahon, TDS vice president, corporate relations will be presenting.
Deuts... |
| | | 10/28/10 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, Oct 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call Webcast
When:
Nov. 4, 2010 @ 10:30 EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=74003
How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the we... |
| | | 10/06/10 | TDS Founder Roy Carlson Inducted Into Wireless Hall of Fame| CHICAGO, Oct 06, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) today announced that its founder and chairman emeritus, LeRoy (Roy) T. Carlson, has been inducted in the Wireless History Foundation Hall of Fame.
Carlson, age 94, founded TDS in 1969. Initially comprised of ten small, rural telephone companies, TDS had more than $5 billion in revenues in 2009. In 1983, Carlson founded TDS subsidiary United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM), now the six... |
| | | 09/30/10 | Webcast Alert: U.S. Cellular and TDS to Host The Belief Project(SM) Conference Call Today| CHICAGO, Sept 30, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) and Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) announce the following webcast:
What: The Belief Project Conference Call
When: Sept. 30, 2010 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: Logon on at http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=161785.
Contact: Julie Mathews, 312/592-5341, julie.mathews@teldta.com
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500(R) company, provides wire... |
| | | 09/30/10 | U.S. Cellular Launches Industry-First Programs That Elevate the Wireless Customer Experience, Reward Loyalty| The Belief Project(SM) Offers 'One and Done' Contracts, Rewards Program To Get Earlier Phone Upgrades, Overage Caps
CHICAGO, Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) took its strategy of delighting customers with innovative services to a whole new level with its launch of The Belief Project. The carrier announced an array of industry-first initiatives designed to give potential customers several compelling reasons to switch to U.S. Cellular and rew... |
| | | 08/27/10 | TDS Announces Third Quarter 2010 Dividend| CHICAGO, Aug 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a third quarter 2010 dividend of $.1125 per Common Share, Special Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on Sept. 30, 2010, to shareholders of record on Sept. 16, 2010.
TDS has increased its dividend on the common stock every year since 1974.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, ... |
| | | 08/05/10 | TDS Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results| U.S. Cellular revises 2010 financial guidance
CHICAGO, Aug 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
2Q 2010 Highlights
Enterprise/TDS Corporate
Operating revenues were $1.2 billion.
Repurchased 568,297 TDS Special Common Shares for $16.3 million.
Wireless/U.S. Cellular
7,000 retail net additions, reflecting a gain of 29,000 prepaid customers and a loss of 22,000 postpaid customers.
Service revenu... |
| | | 08/04/10 | TDS Telecom Approved for $114.5 Million in Federal Broadband Stimulus Projects| Company awarded 39 broadband expansion grants from USDA totaling $85.9 million
CHICAGO, Aug 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) today announced that TDS Telecommunications Corp., its wholly owned subsidiary, has been approved by the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for $114.5 million in broadband expansion projects in 18 states.
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, TDS Telecom submitted 46 applications in March for the seco... |
| | | 07/29/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Second Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, July 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM), will hold their quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter operating results on Thurs., Aug. 5, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. CDT.
This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at TDS and U.S. Cellular's Web sites at www.teldta.com or www.uscellular.com.
The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEv... |
| | | 05/27/10 | TDS Announces Second Quarter 2010 Dividend| CHICAGO, May 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a second quarter 2010 dividend of $.1125 per Common Share, Special Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on June 30, 2010, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2010.
TDS has increased its dividend on the common stock every year since 1974.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems,... |
| | | 05/13/10 | FCC Considers Preventions for Cell Phone 'Bill Shock'| U.S. Cellular only major carrier that already protects its customers with free text message alerts
CHICAGO, May 13, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Citing hundreds of complaints from wireless customers about the shocking totals on their bills from going over their monthly limits on voice minutes, text messages and data usage, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a proposal that would require carriers to notify customers before they run up excessive charges. Last year U.S.... |
| | | 05/12/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Their 2010 Annual Meetings of Shareholders| CHICAGO, May 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM), are each webcasting their 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
U.S. Cellular's meeting is Wed., May 19 at 8:30 a.m. CDT. TDS' meeting is Wed., May 26 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. You can listen to each annual meeting live by accessing the Presentations page of each Investor Relations section in www.uscellular.com and www.teldta.com. This call is bein... |
| | | 05/10/10 | TDS Reports First Quarter 2010 Results| CHICAGO, May 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
1Q 2010 Highlights
Enterprise/TDS Corporate
Operating revenues were $1.2 billion.
Repurchased 510,902 TDS special common shares for a total of $14.8 million.
Wireless/U.S. Cellular
24,000 retail net additions, reflecting a gain of 33,000 prepaid customers and a loss of 9,000 postpay customers.
Service revenues of $965.2 million decreased 2 percent ... |
| | | 05/05/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular Reschedule Release of First Quarter 2010 Operating Results and Conference Call to Monday, May 10, 2010| CHICAGO, May 5, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) today announced that they expect to release their first quarter operating results, originally scheduled for Thurs., May 6, 2010, to before the market opens on Mon., May 10, 2010 and hold their quarterly investor conference call at 9:30 am CDT that same day. Interested parties may also listen to the call live by accessing the Conference Calls page o... |
| | | 04/29/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast First Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, April 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM), will hold their quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter operating results on Thurs., May 6, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. CDT.
This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at TDS and U.S. Cellular's Web sites at http://www.teldta.com/ or http://www.uscellular.com/.
The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson ... |
| | | 03/26/10 | TDS® submits 46 applications to expand broadband | Federal stimulus applications would connect 27,870 households in 20 states.
For more information:
DeAnne Boegli
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com
608-664-4428 / 608-225-2472
The bell rang on round one; with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) granting TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) $12.5 million for broadband expansion in Chatham, Mich. and Grove Hill, Ala. Now, TDS is ready for round two; announcing today the company has submitted 46 applications in 20 states.... |
| | | 03/22/10 | Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. acquires VISI Incorporated| Established communications companies will combine forces to provide enhanced portfolio of managed services
For more information:
Andrew S. Petersen
Director-External Affairs and Corporate Communications
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608.664.4155 / andrew.petersen@tdstelecom.com
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) today announced it has acquired VISI Incorporated (VISI), Minnesota’s largest locally-owned data center services and managed ... |
| | | 02/25/10 | TDS Reports Fourth Quarter Results| Provides Financial Guidance for 2010CHICAGO, Feb 25, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.4Q 2009 Highlights
Enterprise/TDS Corporate
Operating revenues were stable at $1.3 billion.
Repurchased 552,981 TDS common and special common shares; $247 million remaining on current authorization.
Wireless/U.S. Cellular
354,000 retail gross additions; 39,000 retail net additions, of which 26,000 were postpay and 13,0... |
| | | 02/23/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at the Morgan Stanley 2010 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference| CHICAGO, Feb 23, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be presenting at Morgan Stanley's 2010 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on March 1, 2010, at 1:35 p.m. (PST).
LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS president and chief executive officer, will be presenting. Jane W. McCahon, vice president, corporate relations of TDS will also be attending.
The presentation will be webca... |
| | | 02/23/10 | TDS Announces First Quarter 2010 Dividend| Dividend rate increased 4.7 percentCHICAGO, Feb 23, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared a first quarter 2010 dividend of $.1125 per Common Share, Special Common Share and Series A Common Share. Payment will be made on March 31, 2010, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2010.
TDS has increased its dividend on the common stock every year since 1974.
Ab... |
| | | 02/18/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Fourth Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, Feb 18, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM), will hold their quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter operating results on Thurs., Feb. 25, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. CST.
This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at TDS and U.S. Cellular's Web sites at http://www.teldta.com/ or http://www.uscellular.com/.
The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomso... |
| | | 01/26/10 | TDS® deploys 10G network backbone in U.S.| Telecom prepares for aggressive broadband future
For more information contact:
DeAnne Boegli, TDS Telecommunications Corp.
deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com
608-664-4428/ 608-225-2472
TDS Telecommunications Corp.(TDS®) has completed construction of the first phase of a 10-Gigabit (10G) transport network; eclipsing its previous network and positioning the company for continuous broadband growth.
“Evolving our reputation as ‘a local phone company’ has been our mission for the past five years... |
| | | 01/25/10 | TDS® receives nearly $3.9M in stimulus funds to expand broadband access in Alabama| For more information:
DeAnne Boegli, National Public Relations Manager
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608-664-4428 / deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 25, 2010) — Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) received notification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that its application to expand broadband Internet services to TDS customers in the Grove Hill, Ala. area has been approved. TDS will receive $3,892,919 to expand its services within Clarke C... |
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| Date | Title | | | 12/28/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at Citi's 21st Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference| CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be presenting together at Citi's 21st Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. on Jan. 4, 2011, at 3:45 p.m. Mountain Time.
Mary N. Dillon, U.S. Cellular president and chief executive officer and Kenneth R. Meyers, TDS executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting. Jane W... |
| | | 11/17/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular Move Deutsche Bank Presentation to 3:35 EST| CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will now present at 3:35 EST on Nov. 18, 2010, at the Deutsche Bank Media and Telecom Conference in West Palm Beach, Fla. John Coyle, U.S. Cellular senior director customer strategy and Jane W. McCahon, TDS vice president, corporate relations will be presenting.
The presentation will be webcast both live and on-demand. To listen to the webca... |
| | | 11/15/10 | Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) Available to U.S. Cellular Customers in Stores and at USCellular.com on November 19| With "no contract after the first" from The Belief Project, customers can purchase the mobile tablet for $399 with a two-year contract and never have to sign another one
CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Holiday shoppers who want to get a head start on their gifts can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) from U.S. Cellular beginning Friday, Nov. 19. The carrier's first mobile tablet will retail for $399 after a $100 mail-in rebate and two-year contract.
The Galaxy Tab's large... |
| | | 11/04/10 | U.S. Cellular Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results| CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
3Q 2010 Highlights
Service revenues were $983.5 million.
31 percent increase in data revenues to $228.9 million, representing 23 percent of total service revenues compared to 18 percent in 2009.
Retail service ARPU (average revenue per unit) increased to $47.12 from $46.97.
10 percent increase in diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders.
A net l... |
| | | 11/03/10 | TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank and UBS Conferences| CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be presenting at a number of upcoming conferences.
Wells Fargo Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York City on Nov. 10, 2010, at 2:05 p.m. (EST). Steven T. Campbell, U.S. Cellular executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Jane W. McCahon, TDS vice president, corporate relations will be presenting.
Deuts... |
| | | 11/02/10 | U.S. Cellular Entices Smartphone Newcomers and Pros With Value-Packed $69.99 Primary Plus Plan| Carrier Continues to Elevate Customer Experience with the Best Value in Wireless
CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- On the heels of launching "no contract after the first," faster phone upgrades, Overage Cap and other industry-leading initiatives, U.S. Cellular today introduced a new $69.99 Primary Plus Plan that offers 5GB of data with unlimited text, picture and video messaging, and free GPS Navigation. The monthly service plan also comes with 450 voice minutes with free incomi... |
| | | 10/28/10 | Webcast Alert: TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call| CHICAGO, Oct 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announce the following Webcast:
What:
TDS and U.S. Cellular Third Quarter Operating Results Conference Call Webcast
When:
Nov. 4, 2010 @ 10:30 EDT
Where:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=74003
How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the we... |
| | | 10/27/10 | U.S. Cellular Adds to Its Industry-Leading Programs to Prevent 'Bill Shock' With Overage Cap, Forgiveness| CHICAGO, Oct 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- While Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) consider enacting rules to prevent wireless customers from experiencing "bill shock," U.S. Cellular recently expanded itsindustry-leading position to further protect its customers against unexpected overage charges on their monthly bills.
As part of an array of new industry-leading programs called The Belief Project, U.S. Cellular has introduced Overage Cap and Overage Forgiveness.... |
| | | 10/06/10 | U.S. Cellular Announces Its Latest Android-Powered Smartphone, the Samsung Mesmerize(TM)| Will be available in stores and at uscellular.com on October 27
CHICAGO, Oct 06, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Just days following the announcement of U.S. Cellular's series of industry-first, customer-focused initiatives called The Belief Project, the carrier confirmed the Oct. 27 arrival of its next Android-powered device, the Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500). The Mesmerize is part of Samsung's line of Galaxy S(TM) smartphones and is the third of five smartphones the carrier is launching this ... |
| | | 09/30/10 | Webcast Alert: U.S. Cellular and TDS to Host The Belief Project(SM) Conference Call Today| CHICAGO, Sept 30, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) and Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) announce the following webcast:
What: The Belief Project Conference Call
When: Sept. 30, 2010 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: Logon on at http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=161785.
Contact: Julie Mathews, 312/592-5341, julie.mathews@teldta.com
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500(R) company, provides wire... |
| | | 09/30/10 | U.S. Cellular Launches Industry-First Programs That Elevate the Wireless Customer Experience, Reward Loyalty| The Belief Project(SM) Offers 'One and Done' Contracts, Rewards Program To Get Earlier Phone Upgrades, Overage Caps
CHICAGO, Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) took its strategy of delighting customers with innovative services to a whole new level with its launch of The Belief Project. The carrier announced an array of industry-first initiatives designed to give potential customers several compelling reasons to switch to U.S. Cellular and rew... |
| | | 08/17/10 | U.S. Cellular Adds to its Smartphone Portfolio With the Launch of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone| CHICAGO, Aug 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --U.S. Cellular today announced that the BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM)9650 smartphone will be available online and in U.S. Cellular stores beginning Aug. 18. This much-anticipated smartphone is stylish and feature-rich, satisfying customers' needs to stay connected with their business and personal email, Internet and social networks, all on U.S. Cellular's nationwide 3G network. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 can be used around the world; it supports high-speed E... |
| | | 08/11/10 | U.S. Cellular Adds HTC Desire(TM) - the Second of Five Android-Powered Phones Planned for Its Smartphone Lineup| CHICAGO, Aug 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --HTC Desire(TM), U.S. Cellular's much-anticipated second Android-powered phone, launches August 27 to offer customers another engaging way to connect with their favorite people, entertainment and applications on the wireless company's nationwide 3G network. HTC Desire, one of five Android-powered phones that the company is introducing this year, will be available in stores and at uscellular.com just weeks after U.S. Cellular customers welcomed the ... |
| | | 08/05/10 | U.S. Cellular Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results| Revises 2010 financial guidance
CHICAGO, Aug 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
2Q 2010 Highlights
7,000 retail net additions, reflecting a gain of 29,000 prepaid customers and a loss of 22,000 postpaid customers.
Service revenues were $972.6 million.
33 percent increase in data revenues to $215.3 million, representing 22 percent of total service revenues.
Retail service ARPU (average revenue per unit) w... |
| | | 07/12/10 | Teachers Answering the Call in U.S. Cellular's 'Calling All Teachers' Campaign| More than 1,200 public school teachers have registered as 'U.S. Cellular Teachers' on DonorsChoose.org
CHICAGO, July 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The word is out and spreading fast that U.S. Cellular believes teachers deserve something better. In May, the wireless carrier announced the return of Calling All Teachers, a campaign that donates $1 million to fund creative and impactful classroom projects submitted by public school teachers. Since the announcement, more than 1,200 public sch... |
| | | 07/01/10 | U.S. Cellular Praises Administration Support for Release of Wireless Spectrum| CHICAGO, July 1, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --U.S. Cellular today expressed strong support for President Obama's action directing federal agencies, including the FCC, to begin implementing the National Broadband Plan's call for an additional 500 megahertz of commercial spectrum over the next 10 years.
"We are pleased that President Obama has taken this opportunity to strongly support the National Broadband Plan recommendations to free up additional spectrum," said John Gockley, Vice Presi... |
| | | 06/24/10 | U.S. Cellular Answers the Call for Cutting-Edge Phones| New phones launching through end of 2010 will include four Android devices
CHICAGO, June 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --U.S. Cellular's customers have come to expect a reliable network, customer service and innovative programs like Overage Protection and Battery Swap, and now the wireless carrier is unveiling a wave of cutting-edge devices that will join its smartphone lineup this year.
U.S. Cellular is launching four phones in 2010 that run on the Android operating system, beginning w... |
| | | 05/24/10 | U.S. Cellular Promotes Jeffrey J. Childs to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer| CHICAGO, May 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) has announced that Jeffrey J. Childs has been promoted to executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Previously, Childs was U.S. Cellular's senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
"Jeff has been instrumental in developing U.S. Cellular's customer-centric culture, the Dynamic Organization, which is one of our major competitive assets," said LeR... |
| | | 05/12/10 | U.S. Cellular to Reward Teachers With Another $1 Million in Classrooms| Calling All Teachers program returns; Public School Teachers encouraged to register on DonorsChoose.org
CHICAGO, May 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --U.S. Cellular believes teachers deserve something better. The wireless carrier is continuing its commitment to schools with the return of its Calling All Teachers campaign. As part of the company's countdown to something better in 2010, U.S. Cellular is giving $1 million to help teachers erase classroom needs.
In a partnership with DonorsCh... |
| | | 05/10/10 | U.S. Cellular Appoints Mary N. Dillon as President and CEO| CHICAGO, May 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Mary N. Dillon as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 1. Dillon will replace retiring president and CEO John E. Rooney, and will join the U.S. Cellular board.
Dillon, 48, joins U.S. Cellular from McDonald's Corporation, where she was global chief marketing officer and executive vice president, with responsibility for w... |
| | | 05/10/10 | U.S. Cellular Reports First Quarter Results| Data revenues increase 28 percent; postpay churn reduced to 1.4 percent
CHICAGO, May 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.
1Q 2010 Highlights
24,000 retail net additions, reflecting a gain of 33,000 prepaid customers and a loss of 9,000 postpay customers.
Service revenues of $965.2 million decreased 2 percent due to reductions in voice and inbound roaming revenues, offset by higher data revenues.
28 percent increa... |
| | | 04/08/10 | U.S. Cellular Promotes Jeffrey S. Hoersch to Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis| CHICAGO, April 8, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) has announced that Jeffrey S. Hoersch has been promoted to the new role of vice president of financial planning and analysis, effective March 31, 2010. He will report to Steven T. Campbell, executive vice president-finance and chief financial officer. The new role was created when the company combined its financial planning and strategic planning teams.
Hoersch, 43, has been with U.S. Cellular fo... |
| | | 02/25/10 | U.S. Cellular Reports Fourth Quarter Results| Provides financial guidance for 2010CHICAGO, Feb 25, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Note: Comparisons are year over year unless otherwise noted.4Q 2009 Highlights
354,000 retail gross additions; 39,000 retail net additions, of which 26,000 were postpay and 13,000 were prepaid.
1 percent increase in service revenues to $986 million, despite $17 million decrease in inbound roaming revenues.
34 percent increase in data revenues to $190 million, representing 19 percent of servi... |
| | | 02/24/10 | U.S. Cellular President and CEO John E. Rooney to Retire in 2010| CHICAGO, Feb 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS; TDS.S) today announced that John ("Jack") E. Rooney, president and CEO of U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, will retire in 2010. Executive recruiting firm Spencer Stuart is currently conducting a search for Rooney's replacement.
Jack Rooney, age 67, joined U.S. Cellular as president and CEO in 2000. During his 10 years of leadership, the company has grown into the ... |
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| Date | Title | | | 08/04/10 | TDS Telecom Approved for $114.5 Million in Federal Broadband Stimulus Projects| Company awarded 39 broadband expansion grants from USDA totaling $85.9 million
CHICAGO, Aug 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) today announced that TDS Telecommunications Corp., its wholly owned subsidiary, has been approved by the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for $114.5 million in broadband expansion projects in 18 states.
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, TDS Telecom submitted 46 applications in March for the seco... |
| | | 03/26/10 | TDS® submits 46 applications to expand broadband | Federal stimulus applications would connect 27,870 households in 20 states.
For more information:
DeAnne Boegli
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com
608-664-4428 / 608-225-2472
The bell rang on round one; with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) granting TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) $12.5 million for broadband expansion in Chatham, Mich. and Grove Hill, Ala. Now, TDS is ready for round two; announcing today the company has submitted 46 applications in 20 states.... |
| | | 03/22/10 | Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. acquires VISI Incorporated| Established communications companies will combine forces to provide enhanced portfolio of managed services
For more information:
Andrew S. Petersen
Director-External Affairs and Corporate Communications
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608.664.4155 / andrew.petersen@tdstelecom.com
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) today announced it has acquired VISI Incorporated (VISI), Minnesota’s largest locally-owned data center services and managed ... |
| | | 01/26/10 | TDS® deploys 10G network backbone in U.S.| Telecom prepares for aggressive broadband future
For more information contact:
DeAnne Boegli, TDS Telecommunications Corp.
deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com
608-664-4428/ 608-225-2472
TDS Telecommunications Corp.(TDS®) has completed construction of the first phase of a 10-Gigabit (10G) transport network; eclipsing its previous network and positioning the company for continuous broadband growth.
“Evolving our reputation as ‘a local phone company’ has been our mission for the past five years... |
| | | 01/25/10 | TDS® receives nearly $3.9M in stimulus funds to expand broadband access in Alabama| For more information:
DeAnne Boegli, National Public Relations Manager
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608-664-4428 / deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 25, 2010) — Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) received notification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that its application to expand broadband Internet services to TDS customers in the Grove Hill, Ala. area has been approved. TDS will receive $3,892,919 to expand its services within Clarke C... |
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