Array Transaction and Debt - Array exchanged $17 billion of debt into T-Mobile debt[8] - TDS is expected to receive $16 billion from Array's special dividend[8] - Array is expected to have $700 million in debt[8] - The gross purchase price for the T-Mobile transaction was $44 billion[9] - A special dividend of $2300 per share, totaling $20 billion, was approved by Array's board[9] Spectrum Monetization - Agreements were reached to monetize approximately 70% of Array's total spectrum holdings, based on MHz-Pops, including the T-Mobile transaction[14] - AT&T's gross purchase price for spectrum is $1018 billion[12] - Verizon's gross purchase price for spectrum is $10 billion[12] Tower Business - Third-party tower revenue distribution shows AT&T contributing 34%, Verizon 27%, T-Mobile 25%, and other sources 14% in Q2 2025[22] - Total tower revenues increased by 7%, from $58 million in Q2 2024 to $62 million in Q2 2025[23] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Towers segment increased by 9%, from $31 million in Q2 2024 to $34 million in Q2 2025[23] TDS Telecom Fiber Expansion - TDS Telecom deployed 27000 new marketable fiber addresses in Q2 2025[24, 25] - The goal is to reach 18 million marketable fiber service addresses[26] - Fiber now serves 53% of service addresses[26]

Array Transaction and Debt - The T-Mobile transaction closed on August 1, 2025 [15] - $1.7 billion of Array debt was exchanged into T-Mobile debt [8] - TDS is expected to receive $1.6 billion from Array special dividend [8] - Array is expected to have $700 million debt [8] - Array's board approved a special dividend of $23.00 per Common Share and Series A Common Share, totaling $2.0 billion [9] Spectrum Monetization - Agreements reached to monetize approximately 70% of Array's total spectrum holdings, based on MHz-Pops, including the T-Mobile transaction [14] - AT&T spectrum sale gross purchase price is $1.018 billion [12] - Verizon spectrum sale gross purchase price is $1.0 billion [12] Tower Business - The company owns 4,418 towers in the U S [18, 22] - Third-party tower revenue distribution: AT&T 34%, Verizon 27%, T-Mobile 25%, Other 14% in Q2 2025 [22] - Tower tenancy rate was 1.57, with 2,527 colocations as of June 30, 2025 [22] - Third-party revenues for the towers segment were $28 million in Q2 2025, a 12% increase year-over-year [23] TDS Telecom Fiber Expansion - Deployed 27,000 new marketable fiber addresses in Q2 2025 [24, 25] - The company is on track for 150,000 marketable fiber addresses in 2025 [24] - Residential fiber connections have grown 1.9x from Q2 2022 to Q2 2025 [34] TDS Telecom Financials - Total operating revenues for TDS Telecom were $265 million in Q2 2025, a 1% decrease year-over-year [44] - Capital expenditures for TDS Telecom were $90 million in Q2 2025, a 16% increase year-over-year [44] - Adjusted EBITDA for TDS Telecom was $89 million in Q2 2025, a 3% decrease year-over-year [44]

Core Insights - Nokia and MX Fiber are collaborating to deploy a high-speed optical transport backbone network in Southeast Mexico, enhancing connectivity in underserved regions [1][2] - The new network aims to support economic revitalization and modern services for communities, businesses, and government projects [2][6] Network Expansion and Technology - MX Fiber is expanding its network by 1,800 km using Nokia's Flex-Grid DWDM technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), providing scalable services of 10G, 100G, and 200G [3][9] - The Nokia 1830 PSS solution allows for efficient service delivery with future upgrades to 400G and 800G without service disruption, ensuring robust connectivity [4][9] Economic Impact - The deployment supports major infrastructure projects like the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train, which are expected to drive economic growth in the region [5][9] - Enhanced connectivity will benefit customers in Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and soon Campeche and Veracruz, facilitating access to modern data centers and industrial parks [2][3] Future Readiness - The network includes dynamic management and real-time performance monitoring through Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry (OTDR), ensuring readiness for future demands [4][6] - The collaboration is positioned as a significant step towards digital inclusion and economic empowerment in Southeastern Mexico [6]

Core Insights - TDS reported total operating revenues of $1,186 million for Q2 2025, a decrease of 4% from $1,238 million in Q2 2024 [1][22] - The net loss attributable to TDS common shareholders was $(5) million, improving from a loss of $(14) million in the same quarter last year, resulting in a diluted loss per share of $(0.05) compared to $(0.13) [1][22] TDS Telecom Performance - TDS Telecom's operating revenues decreased by 1% year-over-year, impacted by the divestiture of non-strategic assets, including the sale of Hosted and Managed Services operations [2][6] - The company added 10,300 residential fiber connections in Q2 2025, with 3,900 net additions in residential broadband [6][20] - The churn rate for residential fiber was 1.1%, while total residential broadband churn was 1.5% [20] Strategic Developments - TDS completed a significant transaction with T-Mobile, selling its wireless operations and select spectrum assets for $4.3 billion, which included cash and assumed debt [6] - The company is focusing on expanding its fiber broadband strategy, with a growing fiber network and strengthened tower operations [3][6] Financial Estimates and Guidance - TDS has revised its full-year 2025 revenue estimates for TDS Telecom to a range of $1,030-$1,050 million, down from the previous estimate of $1,030-$1,070 million [4][5] - Adjusted OIBDA estimates were also adjusted to a range of $310-$340 million, down from $310-$350 million [5] Operating Metrics - TDS reported a total of 924,500 residential connections as of June 30, 2025, with total broadband connections reaching 557,700 [20] - The average revenue per user (ARPU) for residential services was $65.85, showing a slight increase from previous quarters [20]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the second quarter was $181.3 million, down 1% year over year, primarily due to the wind down of subsidy programs and decommissioning of legacy services [15][19] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 6% to $45.8 million, reflecting lower U.S. telecom revenues [17][19] - Net loss for the quarter was $7 million, or $0.56 per share, compared to a net income of $9 million, or $0.50 per share in the prior year [16][19] - Net cash from operations rose 2% to approximately $60 million, driven largely by working capital improvements [4][21] Business Segment Performance - International segment revenues were approximately $95 million, essentially flat year over year, with growth in fiber services offset by declines in legacy services [18] - Adjusted EBITDA for the International segment remained flat at $33.3 million, reflecting cost containment efforts [19] - Domestic segment revenues were $86.4 million, down 1.7% year over year, impacted by the conclusion of subsidy programs and decommissioning of legacy services [19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the domestic segment decreased by 16.7% to $18.3 million, primarily due to revenue performance [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the largest mobile market, postpaid subscribers grew by 4% year over year, with a 25% increase in data plan purchases [7] - High-speed data average revenue per user (ARPU) improved by 3% year over year, while subscriber churn also improved by 3% [8] - Consumer broadband subscriber base grew by over 10% in the quarter, with positive trends in ARPU [10] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company remains committed to its long-term strategy of expanding fiber and fiber-fed services in underserved markets [6][12] - Strategic investments have led to an 8% increase in broadband homes passed by high-speed data services [5] - The company is focused on transitioning its U.S. business by growing fiber and carrier services while phasing out non-strategic legacy products [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to absorb short-term effects from evolving subsidy programs and regulatory changes [11] - The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting revenue to align with 2024 levels of $725 million, excluding construction revenue [22] - Management noted that the second half of the year is expected to contribute a larger share of full-year results, with improvements anticipated in operational efficiency and cash flow [22] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.0275 per share, reflecting confidence in cash flow resilience [5] - The company ended the quarter with $113.3 million in cash, up from $97.3 million at the end of Q1 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of the one triple B bill - Management indicated that the bill has not had an impact yet, but they are monitoring it closely [32][33] Question: Competition and access to labor and materials in fiber deployment - Management noted that expedited permitting policies will help speed up deployment, and currently, there is sufficient labor supply to meet needs [35][39] Question: Potential for fiber business to be converted into a REIT structure - Management stated that this is not something they have explored yet, although they acknowledge the opportunities in digital infrastructure [42] Question: When might growth in fiber-led services offset declines in legacy services? - Management is optimistic about improvements in the second half of the year, with a decent pipeline and increased demand from carriers [45][47] Question: Changes in competitive dynamics in the mobile market - Management acknowledged ongoing competitive pressures but noted improvements in subscriber quality and data consumption trends [48][50]

Core Points - Verizon is launching a sweepstakes for youth aged 13-17 to participate in an exclusive basketball experience with Paige Bueckers [1][8] - The event aims to empower young athletes and provide them with insights from a professional player [2][3] - The sweepstakes runs from August 8 to August 17, with the experience scheduled for August 25 in Dallas [8][9] Company Commitment - Verizon is committed to serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community, employing nearly 5,000 local employees [2] - The partnership with Paige Bueckers highlights Verizon's focus on connecting with the community and providing unique experiences [2][3] Sweepstakes Details - The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of Texas, with entrants needing to be 18 or older and a legal guardian for participants aged 13-17 [4][9] - Participants can enter the sweepstakes by visiting participating Verizon stores or the designated website [4][9]

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Core Points - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has declared dividends for the third quarter of 2025 on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares, and Series VV Preferred Shares [1][4] Group 1: Dividend Information - TDS will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share, payable on September 30, 2025, to holders of record on September 15, 2025 [4] - The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per share on the 6.625% Series UU Preferred shares, with holders of depositary shares receiving $0.4140625 per depositary share, also payable on September 30, 2025, to holders of record on September 15, 2025 [4] - For the 6.000% Series VV Preferred shares, TDS will pay a quarterly dividend of $375.0000 per share, with holders of depositary shares receiving $0.3750000 per depositary share, payable on September 30, 2025, to holders of record on September 15, 2025 [4] Group 2: Company Overview - TDS was founded in 1969 and provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its subsidiaries, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. [3] - Comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases and filings, can be accessed through TDS's investor relations website [3]

Core Insights - China Mobile Inner Mongolia Company has launched a promotional campaign titled "Digital Renewal, Leading the Way," aimed at enhancing customer experience and promoting digital services in line with the local government's "Digital Benefit for the People" initiative [1][2] - The campaign integrates terminal subsidies, broadband expansion, and 5G application promotion, providing tangible benefits to customers and stimulating the local digital economy [1][2] Group 1: Campaign Details - The campaign has been implemented in 102 flagship stores across 12 leagues and cities in Inner Mongolia, utilizing a model that combines national subsidy policies with exclusive corporate benefits [1][2] - Customers can participate in a lottery for rewards such as terminal subsidies, cash red envelopes, and brand merchandise by upgrading their services or signing up for new plans [1][2] Group 2: Customer Engagement and Results - During the 30-day campaign, nearly 80,000 customers participated, resulting in over 62,000 service upgrades and nearly 10,000 customers joining the "Heart-Level Service" experience officer program [2] - The campaign distributed over 3,000 terminal subsidy vouchers and brand merchandise, with customers purchasing nearly 600 smart devices through these subsidies [2] Group 3: Future Initiatives - China Mobile Inner Mongolia Company plans to continue enhancing its "Heart-Level Service" brand, with upcoming activities including "Ticket Culture Season," "Rights Big Wheel," and "Quiz Rewards," aimed at providing more quality services to the community [2]