Altoona, Wis. is the newest Official TDS Fiber-Fast Community in Eau Claire County

Community leaders and company officials celebrated the completion of TDS all-fiber network with an award presentation

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) named Altoona, Wisconsin its latest Official Fiber-Fast Community designation at a city council meeting on Thursday, September 11. The award marks the completion of the company’s fiber-optic network project in the area that is now delivering up to 8 Gig internet connections in the community.

"Now Altoona knows first-hand why fiber internet is a game-changer,” said TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Drew Petersen. “Completing this fiber build is an exciting milestone, bringing the future of connectivity to Altoona and opening up endless possibilities for innovation and growth.”

TDS, headquartered in Madison, announced that Altoona and Chippewa Falls would be part of its Eau Claire County fiber expansion in April 2022. Construction started a year later, with the first customers enjoying symmetrical fiber internet speeds by August of 2023. In total, the company has connected nearly 4,500 Altoona homes and businesses to its state-of-the-art fiber-to-the-home network. TDS’ fiber build work continues in the city of Eau Claire and Lake Hallie

“Thanks to the community and Altoona city leaders for your support,” said Petersen. “It’s great to be part of Altoona and we couldn’t be more pleased with the response to our products and services.”

In February, the company was the inaugural winner of the Best Internet Provider award in Volume One’s Best of Chippewa Valley contest.

TDS’ fiber technology delivers up to 8 Gig upload and download speeds with up to 10 Gig dedicated connections available for commercial customers. Beyond internet, TDS offers a full-featured TV product called TDS TV+, and phone service. The company also recently announced it is now offering mobile phone service to internet customers.

TDS, a Wisconsin company, is a national leader in fiber-optic deployment. TDS recently announced it has surpassed one million fiber passings nationwide. Residents interested in learning more about TDS services can visit tds.com.

 

Media Contact: Missy Kellor | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 608-664-4836 | missy.kellor@tdstelecom.com

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 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. 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, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 5 million connections nationwide through its businesses: Array Digital Infrastructure and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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