TDS to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for its Helena Warehouse

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is thrilled to kick-off another municipal fiber project in Montana with the opening of its facility in Helena. The warehouse will soon be filled with the latest in technology that will bring state-of-the-art 8 Gig internet, digital tv and phone services to the residents in Helena, the Helena Valley, and East Helena.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. TDS will also announce a donation to the Montana Learning Center during the event.

Construction is expected to begin later this month on its fiber internet network with plans to connect homes and businesses in the Helena area with internet speeds of up to 8 Gig.

·         WHAT:  TDS Fiber Warehouse Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

·         LOCATION: 920 E. Lyndale Ave., Helena, Montana

·         WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

·         WELCOME to Helena: Mayor Wilmot Collins and Charles Robison, Government Relations Director of the Montana Chamber of Commerce

·         TDS SPEAKERS: Drew Petersen, TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, and Scott Schultz, TDS Vice President of Marketing and Product Development

·         TDS DONATION to Montana Learning Center, Ryan Hannahoe, Executive Director

TDS is working with CEC Facilities Group, Irving, Texas, to construct the network.  TDS has hired 45 associates in Montana with plans to hire more than 25 additional associates. Job openings are posted on the TDS website.

Media Contact: Cheryl McCollum | Associate Manager - Communications | TDS Telecom | 608-664-2388 | cheryl.mccollum@tdstelecom.com  

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Metrocom/TDS) is a leading provider of fiber internet service. With more than 50 years of experience, the communications company is building and deploying new, fiber optic networks in neighborhoods across the country to deliver up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds to homes and up to 10 Gigabit internet speeds to businesses. In addition, TDS provides innovative TV entertainment and advanced phone services. Visit tdsfiber.com to learn more.

TDS provides communications services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States. The company employs 3,400 people nationwide and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS Inc.), [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com for more information.

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