TDS removing phone, cable equipment in Jal, New Mexico

Project expected to be done by Dec. 1.

Over the next few months, a TDS Telecom contractor will be removing TDS aerial lines, including hardware from the existing telephone poles, and its underground cable equipment. An estimated 108,096 feet of material is expected to be removed.

The equipment removal project is expected to be done by Dec. 1, 2018. Ground restoration will also be completed at that time.

As of Sept. 15, TDS no longer offers cable and internet services in Jal. TDS informed its customers on Aug. 1, letting them know they will need to find a new provider as of Sept. 15.

Customers need to return TDS equipment (including set-top boxes, remote controls and modems) at its Hobbs office, 2827 N. Dal Paso, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call 877-422-5282 to request an equipment-return box.

If you have any questions, you can contact Customer Service at (877) 422-5282.

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