(TDS) Telephone Data Systems - Ratings and Ratios

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is a diversified telecommunications company providing a broad range of communication services to consumers, businesses, and government entities across the United States. The company operates through three primary business segments: UScellular Wireless, UScellular Towers, and TDS Telecom. UScellular Wireless focuses on delivering wireless connectivity solutions, including advanced IoT (Internet of Things) applications such as business automation, fleet management, and private cellular networks. UScellular Towers leverages its infrastructure to support wireless communication services, while TDS Telecom provides broadband, voice, and video services, primarily in underserved rural and suburban areas. The company also offers a wide array of devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT-enabled hardware, along with accessories and consumer electronics.

TDS distributes its products and services through a multi-channel approach, including direct sales, retail stores, authorized agents, and an online platform. The company, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has established itself as a key player in the U.S. telecommunications sector, with a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions. Its service portfolio includes critical connectivity solutions, such as wireless priority services, as well as value-added offerings like device replacement and repair programs, trade-in initiatives, and integrated cloud television services. TDS is committed to expanding access to high-speed internet and advanced communication technologies in underserved regions, aligning with broader digital inclusion goals.