TDS, also known as Telephone and Data Systems, is a publicly owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1969, the company employs approximately 3670 individuals and reported $5.0B in revenue as of 2024. TDS functions as a diversified telecommunications company, providing broadband, video, and voice services to communities across the U.S. through its TDS Telecom subsidiary, and formerly provided wireless services via its 82%-owned subsidiary U.S. Cellular. Its primary assets include extensive fiber-optic networks, internet and video infrastructure, and, historically, wireless spectrum and cell towers, though a significant portion of these wireless-related assets were sold as part of a recent transaction. Additionally, its Array business leases and offers tower space to third-party carriers.
