TDS donation supports New Hampshire STARBASE’s STEM education

Funds will help provide materials and defray transportation costs associated with sending students to the program

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is proud to make a donation in support of New Hampshire STARBASE, a program that engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning opportunities.

The $1,000 donation to STARBASE’s supporting nonprofit, Hope Through Education, will help provide materials and defray transportation costs associated with schools sending students to the program, a U.S. Department of Defense youth outreach initiative based in Pembroke, N.H.

“TDS provides sponsorships and donations to a number of worthy causes in our communities, and we especially prioritize organizations that support STEM education. We’re excited to support New Hampshire STARBASE and help more students experience engaging, thought-provoking, and fun hands-on activities,” said Drew Petersen, TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

Investing in people and communities is one of TDS’ core values. From hands-on volunteering to in-kind and direct financial support, TDS takes a vested interest in the growth and success of communities in its service area. Throughout the year, TDS sponsors community events from festivals to food drives and donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to important, impactful causes. 

TDS Telecom has operated in New Hampshire since 1970 and provides services to more than two dozen communities in the state. For more information, visit tdstelecom.com. 

Media Contact: Mark Schaaf | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 414-326-3588 | mark.schaaf@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 3,300 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: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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