With fiber grant complete, Potosi, Wis. is the latest TDS Official Fiber Fast Community

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) has completed its fiber infrastructure build, connecting homes and businesses to the latest fiber-to-the-home technology and delivering up to 8 Gig internet.  

“Expanding access to high-speed internet connections is one of TDS’ top priorities and we’re proud to partner with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on the Potosi project,” said Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Drew Petersen. “This Fiber-Fast Community award signifies that Potosi now has world-class internet which benefits area residents, businesses, and visitors, too.”

In October of 2021, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission awarded TDS a Wisconsin Broadband Access Grant to help fund fiber-optic connections. The original project plans called for TDS to install infrastructure to deliver up to 1 Gig internet, but the Madison-based company installed upgraded technology to bring faster speeds. Internet options up to 8 Gig are available for residents and businesses, and commercial customers can also choose dedicated connections of up to 10 Gig.

The new network is available to all addresses included in the build. The upgraded network will also increase availability of TDS’ TV product called TDS TV®+. The service option integrates with popular streaming, includes a cloud DVR, On Demand programming, and a voice remote with Google Assistant. TDS TV+ is available to both residents and businesses.

In celebration of the build, TDS representatives presented Village of Potosi an Official Fiber-Fast Community designation to Village of Potosi Board President Mick Whitaker. TDS also marked the milestone with a $1K donation to the Potosi Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad accepted by Fire Chief Ryne Emler.

“Infrastructure projects like this take the efforts of many to bring across the finish line,” said Petersen. “We certainly thank the Village of Potosi, the commission, and local legislators Senator Howard Marklein  and Representative Travis Tranel for their support.”

This project is being supported in part by federal award number 416821 awarded to Farmer’s Telephone Company DBA TDS Telecommunications LLC by the U.S. Department of Treasury. These federal funds were made available through the American Rescue Plan Act and the State of Wisconsin, acting by and through the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

TDS has served customers in Wisconsin for over 55 years and in the Potosi area for more than 20 years. Residents interested in learning more about TDS services can visit tds.com.

 

Media Contact: Missy Kellor | Manager - 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 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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