TDS expands fiber network in some Madison, Wis., neighborhoods

TDS Telecom’s (TDS®) faster Internet speeds and expanded TV services are on the way to parts of Madison, Wisconsin’s west side that are within the TDS ILEC exchange territory.

As a project to expand its fiber network continues in Verona, TDS will expand its revolutionary services to a few west Madison neighborhoods that lay within the boundaries of its ILEC exchange. Increased Internet speeds of up to 1 gigabit—the fastest Internet possible—and TDS TV® will be introduced to customers. TDS TV is an Internet Protocol (IP)-based TV already available in some Madison neighborhoods.

Construction begins for the fiber expansion project earlier this month, and is expected to be completed in early 2016. TDS is building over former copper infrastructure in Verona to replace it with fiber and adding new fiber to neighborhoods without either service.

Madison customers in the expansion area can expect access to higher internet speeds and TDS TV late this year. Residents can go to TDSfiber.com/where/Verona to find out if they live within the expanded territory.

“With the success of TDS TV and fiber infrastructure elsewhere across the country, we couldn’t be more excited to expand the services,” says Julie Maiers, director of Marketing at TDS. “It means faster speeds, a new choice for TV service, and the opportunity for exclusive discounts.”

Those discounts are a part of TDS Fiberville™, a concept that rewards residents and neighborhoods with special offers and discounts once 15 percent of the neighborhood pre-registers for TDS TV service. When this happens, “Fiberville” status is achieved and each pre-registered household receives free HD for life.

“Fiberville offers residents a unique opportunity to get out and talk to their neighbors and to get extra savings for as long as they’re a TDS customer,” Maiers said. “It’s also a great chance to get fantastic TV service. Customers tell us how much they enjoy TDS TV, the included DVR, and how easy it is to use.”

TDS TV is powered by Mediaroom® and features more than 260 all-digital channels (including 100+ in HD), on-demand TV and movies, pay-per-view, and on-the-go viewing options with TDS TV Everywhere. With TDS TV Everywhere, customers can watch movies, shows, and live content for free from their mobile devices.

TDS TV includes a whole-home DVR, which links all TVs together in a home so customers can:
Record up to four shows at once in HD;
Connect up to 10 TVs to enable DVR functionality on all;
Schedule and playback recordings on any connected TV; and
Store up to 400 hours of programming (standard-definition).

Wireless set-top boxes are also available with TDS TV. Without being tethered to a cable jack, wireless set-top boxes allow customers the flexibility to move their TVs anywhere in a room—all that’s needed is a power outlet.

For more information, visit www.TDSfiber.com or call 1-866-44-TDS-TV.

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For more information contact: Krista Ledbetter, Associate Manager - Public Relations / TDS Telecom / 608-664-2518 / krista.ledbetter@tdstelecom.com

NOTE: TDS Telecom applicants should forward their application to Jean Pauk c/o TDS Telecom, 525 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717 by February 3, 2016.
 

 

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,600 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com.

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