TDS and Array to present at Raymond James 47th Annual Institutional Investors Conference [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationCHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS®) and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: AD) (Array SM) will present at the Raymond James 47th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Fla. on March 3, 2026, at 10:25 a.m. ET.Vicki L. Villacrez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Kris Bothfeld, Vice Presi ...

(Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-14157 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-2669023 (State or other jur ...

Core Insights - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with both revenue and net income exceeding expectations, driven by growth in the Array segment and residential broadband connections [1][2][3] Financial Performance - TDS achieved a net income of $54.5 million or 32 cents per share from continuing operations, a significant increase from $18.3 million or 1 cent per share in the same quarter last year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23 cents [2] - Total revenues reached $330.7 million, up from $295.4 million year-over-year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $11 million [3] - Array segment revenues increased to $60.3 million from $26.1 million, supported by strong tower rental revenues, resulting in an operating income of $8.6 million compared to a loss of $29.1 million in the prior year [4] Operational Highlights - TDS Telecom contributed $260.9 million to total revenues, slightly down from $264.3 million in the previous year, with total residential connections decreasing to 905,600 from 935,700 [5] - The company deployed 140,000 new marketable fiber addresses in 2025 and recorded 44,900 net broadband additions, with total broadband connections rising to 1,079,500 [6] Cost and Profitability - Total operating expenses were $313.9 million, up 13% from the prior year, while operating income remained relatively stable at $16.83 million [7] - Adjusted EBITDA for TDS Telecom was $85 million, an increase from $80 million, while Array Digital's adjusted EBITDA rose to $52.08 million from $24.5 million [7] Cash Flow and Liquidity - TDS generated $338.3 million in net cash from operating activities, an increase from $295.78 million in the previous year, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $765.9 million as of December 31, 2025 [8] Future Outlook - For 2026, TDS management anticipates total operating revenues for TDS Telecom to be between $1.015 billion and $1.055 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected in the range of $310 million to $350 million [10] - Array is projected to have operating revenues between $200 billion and $215 billion, with adjusted EBITDA estimated at $200 million to $215 million [11]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, total operating revenues decreased by 1% year-over-year and 2% for the full year, with revenues flat year-over-year when excluding divestitures [19][21] - Adjusted EBITDA improved by 6% in Q4, but declined by 6% for the full year due to divestitures and a non-cash adjustment in Q1 [20][21] - Capital expenditures for the full year were $406 million, with a forecast for 2026 between $550 million and $600 million [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - TDS Telecom added 58,000 new marketable fiber addresses in Q4, a 39% increase year-over-year, and delivered 140,000 new addresses for the full year [11][12] - Residential fiber net adds were approximately 15,000 in Q4, up 11% from Q4 2024, totaling about 45,000 for the year [12][18] - Cash site rental revenue for Array increased by 64% year-over-year in Q4, with a 96% increase when including T-Mobile interim site revenue [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The divestitures in 2025 impacted revenues, accounting for a $3 million decline in Q4 compared to the prior year [19] - The company identified 300,000 additional fiber address opportunities across approximately 50 new communities, increasing long-term fiber address goals from 1.8 million to 2.1 million [8][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen its corporate and capital structure, grow TDS Telecom's fiber business, and support Array's success as a tower company [5][6] - The focus for 2026 includes delivering a fiber build plan, driving sales growth, and enhancing customer experience [16][17] - Array's strategy emphasizes optimizing tower operations and monetizing spectrum holdings, with significant progress in spectrum monetization already achieved [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about growth prospects for 2026, particularly in fiber and tower operations, despite challenges from divestitures and legacy revenue declines [22][37] - The company is focused on executing its business transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and customer experience [14][17] Other Important Information - TDS repaid $150 million in term loan debt and received a special dividend of $726 million from Array's spectrum sale [7][8] - The company is committed to delivering $100 million in savings by the end of 2028 through business transformation efforts [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is DISH included in the 2026 guidance? - DISH is completely out of the 2026 guidance for revenue, OIBDA, and free cash flow, with any settlement considered upside [45][47] Question: What is the outlook for tower leasing applications? - The company is optimistic about growth prospects for 2026, expecting significant same-store growth and positive results from insourcing the sales team [48][49] Question: How is the company addressing video services? - The company sees video as a critical part of its value proposition and does not plan to outsource it, as it attracts bundled customers [87] Question: What is the strategy for monetizing naked towers? - The company views naked towers as having significant latent value and aims to reduce holding costs while exploring lease-up opportunities [93] Question: What is the growth rate embedded in the revenue guidance for 2026? - The expected growth rate on a same-store basis is around 6%, excluding DISH revenue [83]

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 20, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAnthony Carlson - President and CEODavid Barden - Head of US Communication ServicesJohn Toomey - Treasurer and VP of Corporate RelationsKen Dixon - President and CEOKris Bothfeld - VP of Financial Analysis and Strategic PlanningMichael Rollins - Managing DirectorRic Prentiss - Managing DirectorVicki Villacrez - EVP and CFOWalter Carlson - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsSebastiano Petti ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, total operating revenues decreased by 1% compared to the previous quarter and by 2% for the full year, with revenues flat year-over-year when excluding divestitures [17][18] - Adjusted EBITDA improved by 6% in Q4, but declined by 6% for the full year due to divestitures and a non-cash adjustment to stock-based compensation in Q1 [18] - Capital expenditures for the full year were $406 million, with a forecast increase to $550 million-$600 million for 2026 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - TDS Telecom added 58,000 new marketable fiber addresses in Q4, a 39% increase year-over-year, and delivered a total of 140,000 new marketable fiber addresses for the full year [10][11] - Residential fiber net adds were approximately 15,000 in Q4, up 11% from Q4 2024, totaling about 45,000 for the year [11][12] - Cash site rental revenue for Array increased by 64% year-over-year in Q4, with a 96% increase when including T-Mobile interim site revenue [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The divestitures in 2025, including the sale of wireless operations, have concentrated TDS's footprint in economically viable markets for fiber [12] - The company identified 300,000 additional fiber address opportunities, raising its long-term goal from 1.8 million to 2.1 million fiber addresses [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TDS aims to strengthen its corporate and capital structure, grow TDS Telecom's fiber business, support Array's tower operations, and enhance company culture while delivering strong operational results [4][5] - Array focuses on optimizing tower operations and monetizing spectrum, with significant progress in spectrum monetization agreements with major carriers [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about growth prospects for 2026, particularly in fiber and tower operations, despite challenges from legacy revenue declines and divestitures [19][34] - The company is committed to delivering a best-in-class customer experience and achieving operational efficiency through ongoing business transformation efforts [14][15] Other Important Information - TDS repaid $150 million in term loan debt and received $726 million from a special dividend related to the AT&T spectrum sale [6][7] - The company plans to continue disciplined share repurchase activities, with $524 million remaining on its authorization as of the end of 2025 [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is DISH included in the 2026 guidance? - Management confirmed that DISH is completely out of the 2026 guidance, and any settlement would be considered upside [43][44] Question: What is the outlook for tower leasing applications? - Management expressed optimism about growth prospects, expecting significant same-store growth and positive results from insourcing the sales team [45][47] Question: How is TDS Telecom addressing video bundling? - Management emphasized the importance of video in their value proposition and plans to strengthen video bundling alongside broadband offerings [84] Question: What is the growth rate embedded in the revenue guidance for 2026? - Management indicated a growth expectation of around 6% on a same-store basis, excluding DISH revenue [80]

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results 2025 Accomplishments 2026 Strategic Priorities February 20, 2026 Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 All information set forth in this presentation about Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., including its subsidiaries Array and TDS Telecom, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the Company's plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements are based ...

TDS Telecom increases its long-term marketable fiber service goal to 2.1 million addresses TDS Telecom and Array provide 2026 guidance CHICAGO (February 20, 2026) — Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. "2025 was a year of significant transformation for TDS," said Walter Carlson, President and CEO. "We completed the largest transaction in our history with the sale of our wireless business, launched a new tower company now operating as Array, ...

Core Viewpoint - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has declared dividends for the first quarter of 2026 on various share classes, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [1] Group 1: Dividend Announcements - TDS will pay a quarterly dividend of $375.0000 per share on its 6.000% Series VV Preferred shares, with payment scheduled for March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026 [1] - A quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per share will be paid on the 6.625% Series UU Preferred shares, also payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026 [1] - Common Shares and Series A Common Shares will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026 [1] Group 2: Company Background - TDS was founded in 1969 and provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its subsidiaries, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. [1] - Comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases and shareholder information, is available on TDS's investor relations website [1]

Core Insights - TDS Telecom has significantly transformed in 2025, completing the largest transaction in its history with the sale of its wireless business and launching a new tower company, Array, which is now operational [1][2] - The company ended 2025 with 1.06 million marketable fiber service addresses and aims to increase this to 2.1 million by 2026, marking a growth of 300,000 addresses [1][2] - TDS reported total operating revenues of $330.7 million for Q4 2025, a 12% increase from $295.3 million in Q4 2024, and a total revenue of $1,228.2 million for the year, down 5% from $1,297.0 million in 2024 [1][2] Financial Performance - TDS Telecom's net income for Q4 2025 was $37.2 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million, or $0.01 per diluted share in Q4 2024 [1][2] - For the full year 2025, net income attributable to TDS common shareholders was $48.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $141.4 million, or $(1.24) per diluted share in 2024 [1][2] - Array's site rental revenues grew by 51% year over year, contributing to a total operating revenue of $60.3 million in Q4 2025, compared to $26.1 million in Q4 2024 [2][3] Operational Highlights - TDS Telecom deployed 140,000 new marketable fiber service addresses in 2025, with fiber net additions of 44,900 [1][2] - The company repaid $150 million of debt in January 2026 and repurchased 1,765,863 common shares for $67.4 million in Q4 2025 [1][2] - Array paid a special dividend of $10.25 per share on February 2, 2026, following the sale of wireless spectrum to AT&T for $1.018 billion [1][2] 2026 Guidance - TDS estimates total operating revenues for TDS Telecom in 2026 to be between $1,015 million and $1,055 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $310 million and $350 million [1][2] - Array's estimated total operating revenues for 2026 are projected to be between $200 million and $215 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $50 million and $65 million [1][2] - Capital expenditures for TDS Telecom are estimated to be between $550 million and $600 million for 2026, compared to $406 million in 2025 [1][2]