TDS wins broadband funds for the Town of Vermont in Wis.

The funding will impact more than 300 addresses in the Town of Vermont.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) has awarded TDS Telecom (TDS®) funding to expand broadband service in Wisconsin. The funding will impact more than 300 addresses in the Town of Vermont.

The following statement can be attributed to Drew Petersen, vice president of External Affairs and Corporate Communications at TDS Telecom:

“TDS is thrilled to be receiving targeted state support to improve and strengthen our customers’ broadband connectivity in the Town of Vermont. Our customers have been clamoring for improvement and will be the true beneficiary of this grant, which will ensure better, faster and more reliable internet service.

“This type of public-private partnership stimulates economic development and educational enrichment. As part of the PSCW’s announcement, TDS will receive about half of the $583,000 needed to build out service in the township. Through this grant, TDS will receive $285,917 to deliver internet speeds up to 25 Mbps to more than 300 currently underserved households.

“We look forward to breaking ground and completing this project on time and on budget. Before we can start, however, the PSCW must submit official notification to us. Then, we’ll review and formally accept the grant funding — and complete the work within two years.”



Media Contact: Cindy Tomlinson | Associate Manager of Public Relations | TDS Telecom | 608-664-4428 | cindy.tomlinson@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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