Investor FAQs

TDS and U.S. Cellular are listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbols "TDS" and "USM." Shares can be bought or sold through any financial institution that provides brokerage services.

TDS common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "TDS." U.S. Cellular common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "USM."

You can find more information on the Share Consolidation & Reclassification section of the web site.

No. Neither TDS nor U.S. Cellular offer direct purchase plans.

Yes, TDS pays dividends and offers dividend reinvestment. TDS has paid cash dividends on its common shares since 1974. Common and preferred shareholders of record owning 10 or more shares may purchase common shares with their reinvested dividends at a five-percent discount from market value. Shares of common may also be purchased, at market value, on a monthly basis through optional cash payments of up to $10,000 in any calendar quarter. The initial 10 shares cannot be purchased directly from TDS. An authorization card and prospectus will be mailed automatically by the transfer agent to all record holders with 10 or more shares. Once enrolled in the plan, there are no brokerage commissions or service charges for purchases made under the plan. For more information, see the DRIPs section of the web site for the TDS common stock prospectus.

U.S. Cellular paid its first special dividend in June 2013. U.S. Cellular does not pay quarterly dividends.

Historically, TDS's common dividends have been paid in March, June, September and December.

Yes - TDS does offer EFT of quarterly dividends. You can obtain an EFT authorization form by contacting TDS.

Yes. TDS has had two stock splits. Both splits were 3:2. The first was on March 17, 1988 and the other on December 16, 1988.

TDS and U.S. Cellular close their fiscal years on December 31.

TDS and U.S. Cellular are both headquartered in Chicago, Ill.

TDS

30 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 4000
Chicago, IL 60602
312.630.1900
www.tdsinc.com

U.S. Cellular

8410 W. Bryn Mawr
Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60631
773.399.8900
www.uscellular.com

You can contact TDS through email at investor.relations@tdsinc.com. In addition, you can reach Investor Relations or Shareholder Services at 312.630.1900.

TDS annual reports and press releases are available online. You may contact the company directly if you wish to receive a printed version of the annual report, or request investor material online.

TDS and U.S. Cellular have traditionally held their annual meetings in May in Chicago. Notice of the meetings is issued in the proxy statements. Shareholders are welcome to attend.

Shareholders with questions about their stock certificates or issues related to transfers, address changes or other questions should contact TDS' transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services:

Routine shareholder correspondence:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43078
Providence RI 02940-3078

Overnight correspondence:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton MA 02021

877.337.1575
http://www.computershare.com/investor

You may also call TDS Investor Relations at 312.630.1900.

All questions regarding ownership of TDS stock should be addressed to Computershare Investor Services:

Routine shareholder correspondence:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43078
Providence RI 02940-3078

Overnight correspondence:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton MA 02021

877.337.1575
http://www.computershare.com/investor

Visit the "Careers" section of our web site for more information about employment opportunities at TDS.

If you are a U.S. Cellular customer and would like to contact the company regarding customer service or other customer-related inquiries, you can call 1.888.944.9400 or visit www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/contact-us/consumer.jsp . If you are interested in learning more about U.S. Cellular products and services, click here. Or, if you are interested in U.S. Cellular products and services for your business, call 1.866.USC.4BIZ (1.866.872.4249) or visit https://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/contact-us/business.jsp.

If you are a TDS Telecom customer and would like contact the company regarding customer service or other customer-related inquiries, you can call 1.888.CALL.TDS (1.888.225.5837) or visit http://www.tdstelecom.com. If you are interested in learning more about TDS Telecom products and services, click here. Or, if you are interested in TDS Telecom products and services for your business, click here.