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Telephone and Data Systems
Chicago-based telecommunications service company
About Telephone and Data Systems
TDS Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communication services and products to millions of customers across the United States. The company operates through a portfolio of subsidiaries, each specializing in different aspects of telecommunications and IT solutions. TDS serves both consumer and business markets, offering services such as wireless voice and data, cloud and hosting solutions, managed IT services, and enterprise application management. The company generates revenue through subscription-based models, service contracts, and product sales. TDS is committed to customer satisfaction, high-quality service delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with its clients. The company operates in a competitive market but differentiates itself through its comprehensive service offerings and exceptional customer support.
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- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1969
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1981
- Employees
- 4,028
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 40.8/100
- Industry
- Telecom
- Sector
- Telecom, PR
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 5 companies, latest Sep 2017
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECONDARY✓Other financing | May 2026 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | May 2024 | $375M | — | Oaktree Capital Management | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Telephone and Data Systems is 350 monthly website visits, down 57.3% over the last three months. Telephone and Data Systems's team grew 22.7% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Oaktree Capital Management
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