Telephone and Data Systems Overview
- Year Founded
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1969
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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7,900
- Stock Symbol
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TDS
- Investments
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15
- Share Price
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$36.65
- (As of Friday Closing)
Telephone and Data Systems General Information
Description
Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a diversified telecommunications operator that provides mobile, telephone, and broadband services. The company's segments include UScellular Wireless, UScellular Towers, and TDS Telecom. It generates maximum revenue from the UScellular Wireless segment.
Contact Information
Website
www.tdsinc.comCorporate Office
- 30 North LaSalle Street
- Suite 4000
- Chicago, IL 60602
- United States
Corporate Office
- 30 North LaSalle Street
- Suite 4000
- Chicago, IL 60602
- United States
Telephone and Data Systems Timeline
Telephone and Data Systems Stock Performance
As of 25-Apr-2025, Telephone and Data Systems’s stock price is $36.65. Its current market cap is $4.19B with 115M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.65 | $36.50 | $14.04 - $41.21 | $4.19B | 115M | 987K | -$0.85 |
Telephone and Data Systems Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Telephone and Data Systems has a trailing 12-month revenue of $4.96B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 10,448,802 | 10,448,802 | 8,601,550 | 7,317,298 |
| Revenue | 4,964,000 | 4,964,000 | 5,160,000 | 5,413,000 |
| EBITDA | 1,145,000 | 1,145,000 | 634,000 | 1,185,000 |
| Net Income | (28,000) | (28,000) | (500,000) | 62,000 |
| Total Assets | 13,683,000 | 13,683,000 | 13,922,000 | 14,550,000 |
| Total Debt | 5,102,000 | 5,102,000 | 5,143,000 | 4,804,000 |
Telephone and Data Systems Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Telephone and Data Systems Competitors (7)
One of Telephone and Data Systems’s 7 competitors is BT Group, a Corporation company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| BT Group | Corporation | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Bezeq Israel Telecommunications | Corporation | Holon, Israel | ||||
| Partner Communications | Corporation | Rosh Haayin, Israel | ||||
| Talking Business (Southern) | Corporation | Iver, United Kingdom | ||||
| Cellcom Israel | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Netanya, Israel |
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Telephone and Data Systems Patents
Telephone and Data Systems Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-11075697-B2 | Fiber to the home network incorporating fully connectorized optic fiber tap assembly | Active | 12-Aug-2016 | ||
| US-9762322-B1 | Fiber to the home network incorporating fully connectorized optic fiber tap assembly | Active | 12-Aug-2016 | ||
| US-20200304206-A1 | Fiber to the home network incorporating fully connectorized optic fiber tap assembly | Active | 12-Aug-2016 | ||
| US-10680713-B2 | Fiber to the home network incorporating fully connectorized optic fiber tap assembly | Active | 12-Aug-2016 | ||
| US-20180048392-A1 | Fiber to the home network incorporating fully connectorized optic fiber tap assembly | Active | 12-Aug-2016 | G02B6/3825 |
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Telephone and Data Systems Investments & Acquisitions (15)
Telephone and Data Systems’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with K2 Communications. The deal was made on 19-Oct-2017.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Communications | 19-Oct-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Cable Service Providers | ||
| Tonaquint Data Centers | 31-Jan-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Service Providers | ||
| BendBroadband | 02-Sep-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Connectivity Products | ||
| MSN Communications | 04-Oct-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Communications and Networking | ||
| Baja Broadband | 01-Aug-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Cable Service Providers |
Telephone and Data Systems ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 10, 2022
36.88 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
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Peers Analysis
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Telephone and Data Systems Exits (4)
Telephone and Data Systems’s most recent exit was on 31-Jan-2017 from Tonaquint Data Centers. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Tonaquint Data Centers | 31-Jan-2017 | Completed |
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| OneNeck IT Solutions | 01-Jul-2011 | Completed |
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| TSR Wireless | 26-Dec-1997 | Completed |
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| Millington Telephone Company | 01-Sep-1993 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Telephone and Data Systems Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| UScellular | Chicago, IL | 1983 | |
| TDS Telecommunications | Madison, WI | 1969 | |
| TDS Broadband Service | Alamogordo, NM |
Telephone and Data Systems FAQs
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When was Telephone and Data Systems founded?
Telephone and Data Systems was founded in 1969.
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Where is Telephone and Data Systems headquartered?
Telephone and Data Systems is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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What is the size of Telephone and Data Systems?
Telephone and Data Systems has 7,900 total employees.
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What industry is Telephone and Data Systems in?
Telephone and Data Systems’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.
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Is Telephone and Data Systems a private or public company?
Telephone and Data Systems is a Public company.
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What is Telephone and Data Systems’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Telephone and Data Systems is TDS.
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What is the current stock price of Telephone and Data Systems?
As of 25-Apr-2025 the stock price of Telephone and Data Systems is $36.65.
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What is the current market cap of Telephone and Data Systems?
The current market capitalization of Telephone and Data Systems is $4.19B.
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What is Telephone and Data Systems’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Telephone and Data Systems is $4.96B.
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Who are Telephone and Data Systems’s competitors?
BT Group, Bezeq Israel Telecommunications, Partner Communications, Talking Business (Southern), and Cellcom Israel are some of the 7 competitors of Telephone and Data Systems.
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What is Telephone and Data Systems’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Telephone and Data Systems’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.85.
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