Core Viewpoint - The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transaction between United States Cellular Corporation and T-Mobile US, Inc., allowing the companies to proceed with the deal upon meeting closing conditions [1]. Company Overview - United States Cellular Corporation provides a wide range of wireless products and services, serving 4.4 million retail connections across 21 states, with a workforce of 4,100 associates as of March 31, 2025 [2]. - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. operates through UScellular and TDS Telecom, offering wireless, broadband, video, and voice services to approximately 5.5 million connections nationwide, employing around 7,800 associates as of March 31, 2025 [3].

Group 1 - The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division has closed its investigation into the proposed transaction between United States Cellular Corporation and T-Mobile, but the transaction still requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [1] - United States Cellular Corporation serves 4.4 million retail connections across 21 states and had 4,100 employees as of March 31, 2025 [2] - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. owns approximately 83 percent of United States Cellular Corporation [2] Group 2 - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. provides services to around 5.5 million connections nationwide through its subsidiaries, including UScellular and TDS Telecom [3] - TDS was founded in 1969 and has approximately 7,800 employees as of March 31, 2025 [3]

Group 1 - The sale of U.S. Cellular by Telephone and Data Systems is expected to close by mid-2025, but this timeline may be affected by disruptions at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [1] - The equity market plays a significant role in wealth creation or destruction over the long term, with daily price fluctuations contributing to this dynamic [1] - Pacifica Yield focuses on long-term wealth creation by investing in undervalued high-growth companies, high-dividend stocks, REITs, and green energy firms [1]

Group 1 - The preferred stock of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS.PR.V) was recommended for its 13.0% dividend yield and expectations for lower interest rates [1] - The author has a background in chemical engineering and economics, and has written multiple books on investing and mathematics [1] - The author achieved financial independence at the age of 45, applying fundamental and technical analysis in investments [1] Group 2 - There is no disclosure of stock, option, or derivative positions in any mentioned companies, nor plans to initiate such positions in the near future [2] - The article expresses the author's own opinions and is not compensated beyond the platform it is published on [2] - Seeking Alpha clarifies that past performance does not guarantee future results and that views may not reflect the platform's overall stance [3]

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division has approved the following announcement of a proposed class action settlement that would benefit purchasers of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (“TDS”) securities (NYSE: TDS, TDSPrU, TDSPrV): SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION, PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT, SETTLEMENT HEARING, AND MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF ...

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ’s (NYSE: TDS ) recent share price performance seems to be disconnected from the company’s actual operational performance, which tells me that investors are looking forward to when it gets a massive influx ofMSc in Finance. Long-term horizon investor mostly with 5-10 year horizon. I like to keep investing simple. I believe a portfolio should consist of a mix of growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks but usually end up looking for value more than anything. I also sell opti ...

CHICAGO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared second quarter 2025 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on June 30, 2025, to holders of record on June 16, 2025. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per ...

CHICAGO, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS] is webcasting its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 9:00 a.m. Central time on May 22, 2025.To listen to the meeting, please visit the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com. The meeting will be webcast both live and on-demand. It is recommended that you register at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the meeting to register, download and install any necessary multimedia streaming software.About TDSTeleph ...

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) posted soft first-quarter 2025 results, with both top and bottom lines missing the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. TDS reported a revenue decline year over year, owing to demand softness across all verticals. However, growth in residential broadband connections and U.S. postpaid handset connections partially cushioned the top line.Net Income of TDSThe company reported a net loss of $10 million or 9 cents per share against a net income of $12 million or 10 cents in ...

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended March 2025, Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) reported revenue of $1.15 billion, down 8.6% year-over-year [1] - EPS came in at -$0.09, compared to $0.10 in the year-ago quarter, representing a significant decline [1] - The reported revenue was a surprise of -3.24% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 billion, and the EPS surprise was -350.00% against the consensus estimate of -$0.02 [1] Key Metrics - US Cellular Postpaid ARPU was $52.06, slightly below the estimated $52.37 [4] - US Cellular Retail Connections Prepaid reported a net loss of 17 thousand, worse than the estimated loss of 13.5 thousand [4] - US Cellular Postpaid Churn rate was 1.2%, matching the average estimate [4] - Total Retail Connections Postpaid at the end of the period was 3.95 million, in line with the average estimate [4] Revenue Breakdown - Operating Revenues for U.S. Cellular were $891 million, below the average estimate of $923.79 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of -6.2% [4] - Operating Revenues for TDS Telecom were $257 million, slightly below the estimated $262.13 million, representing a -3.4% change year-over-year [4] - TDS Telecom Service- Wholesale revenues were $39 million, compared to the average estimate of $42.79 million, indicating an -11.4% year-over-year change [4] - TDS Telecom Service revenues were $256 million, below the estimated $261.09 million, with a -3.9% change year-over-year [4] - Operating Revenues from all other sources were $6 million, significantly below the estimated $10.03 million, representing an -87% change year-over-year [4] - TDS Telecom Service Residential - Wireline, Expansion revenues were $34 million, exceeding the average estimate of $32.20 million, with a year-over-year change of +30.8% [4] - TDS Telecom Service Residential - Cable revenues were $64 million, slightly below the estimated $64.63 million, reflecting an -8.6% change year-over-year [4] - U.S. Cellular Equipment and product sales were $150 million, significantly below the estimated $197.91 million, representing a -23.7% change year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Shares of TDS have returned -0.6% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]