Carlsbad, NM converted to digital TV service

Customers will receive two free digital set-top boxes

CARLSBAD, N.M. (April 6, 2016) – TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced a game-changer for its customers in Carlsbad, N.M..

TDS will complete the digital conversion of its remaining analog cable channels in May.  The conversion of analog video signals to more efficient digital signals will free up bandwidth to increase high-definition (HD) video services and improve digital voice and data services in the future.

It is important for customers to order a new digital set-top box for each TV before April 12 to allow adequate time for activation and avoid service disruption. Customers will get two set-top boxes free for six months.

“We’re confident our customers will be pleased with the upgraded TV service,” said Shane West, vice president of Marketing and Product Development. “Digital TV provides access to more TV channels, advanced set-top boxes with whole-home DVR functionality, more channels in high definition and TV Everywhere.”

TDS has been making improvements in the Carlsbad market since last year, launching fast Internet with speeds up to 100Mbps, digital cable with high-definition and DVR options, and digital phone with unlimited nationwide calling. CatchTV, the company’s whole-home entertainment product, was launched in September.

“We want to provide all of our customers with the most innovative products and services we have to offer,” West said. “This conversion is a part of that exciting process.”

Customers are being asked to call 855-696-8375 to order the digital set-top boxes. The set-top boxes work on standard and high definition televisions.

Visit http://www.hellotds.com/digital to learn more.

Media Contact: Krista Ledbetter | Associate Manager of Public Relations | TDS Telecom | 541-803-8185 | krista.ledbetter@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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