TDS Telecom and Nexstar Media Group settle programming dispute

TDS Telecom (TDS®), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS), and Nexstar Media Group Inc. today reached a comprehensive agreement to restore retransmission of Nexstar Media Group’s local television stations to more than 50,000 TDS customers in eight states.

On Dec. 31, 2018, TDS and Nexstar reached an impasse in contract negotiations prohibiting TDS from carrying Nexstar stations which, depending on market area, included:  ABC, CBS, and/or Fox programming, in addition to other channels.

“I would like to personally thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during the negotiations,” says Jim Butman, president and CEO TDS Telecom. “Because of their support we were able to come to a reasonable agreement with Nexstar.”

Terms of the agreement will not be released.

 

Media Contact: DeAnne Boegli | National Public Relations Manager | TDS Telecom | 608-664-4428 | deanne.boegli@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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