Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Telephone_Data_Systems_Inc-1016451 Friday, January 09, 2009 4:12:56 AM 1016451 Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/420746_report_framefitch/420746_report_framepdfALLTEL CorporationAmerican Tower CorporationAT&T Inc.BCE Inc.Cablevision Systems CorporationCentennial Communications CorporationCharter Communications, Inc.Cincinnati Bell Inc.Cogeco Cable Inc.Comcast CorporationCox Communications, Inc.Directv Holdings LLCDISH Network Corp.Embarq CorpFairPoint Communications, Inc.Frontier Communications CorporationLevel 3 Communications, Inc.Mediacom Communications CorporationQwest Communications International, Inc.Rogers Communications Inc.Sprint Nextel CorpTelephone & Data Systems, Inc.Telus CorporationTime Warner Cable Inc.Verizon Communications, Inc.Windstream Corporation80088920800892638009020280090227800909178009100580091035800910478009115080091163800921268036146080618998806650228095066481199635813400688141630881459478816088938191253682762738827885248312423183314668867309261/8/2009 6:29:19 PM010000000103000001030400010307000104000001070000275Special ReportAMTBCECBBCCACHTRCMCSACVCCYCLDISHEQFRPFTRLVLTMCCCQRCI.BSTTDSTWCVZWIN420746_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2054970ccbn/T2054970norm... - Citi Investment Research - AnalystGood morning. I'm Mike Rollins, Citi Investment Research. Our next fireside chat is with TDS and US Cellular. TDS owns roughly ##% of US cellular as well as the Wireline communication segment serving rural and suburban communities. We would like to welcome back TDS Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ken Myers and US Cellular Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Campbell. We will start with a brief presentation from Steve and Ken and then move into a fireside discussion. With that, I would turn it over. Thank you for joining us this morning. ... 1/7/2009 3:04:39 PMTelephone Data106.0000FinalTelephone Data at Citi Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference TranscriptTDS9:50am MTTranscriptT2054970Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2026071ccbn/T2026071norm... - - AnalystOur next presenter is Telephone Data Systems, TDS, based in Chicago is a diversified communications service company. It is ##% owned subsidiary of six largest US serving #.# million subscribers and TDS Telecom the Company wholly owned wireline subsidiary service #.# million accrued in Texas in ## states. The Company has ### million shares as stock closed at $##.## of #.# billion. It has net debt of ### million [inaudible] about ### in investments in way as well as partnerships is about ### million to an enterprise of #.#billion. It is up from TDS today, Ted Carlson and Ken Meyers. Ted is President and Chief Executive Officer of Telephone and Data Systems. He joined the Company in #### as Vice President and became President in #### and CEO in ####. Ted is also chairman of the board of US Cellular Corporation. Joining today is Ken Myers, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TDS. He is also Chief Accounting Officer, of US Cellular and TDS Telecom. Ken joined... 12/4/2008 6:04:00 PMTelephone Data54.0000FinalTelephone Data at Gabelli & Company, Inc. Best Ideas Conference TranscriptTDS2:30pm ETTranscriptT2026071Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/451798_pr_framefitch/451798_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.DISH Network Corp.AT&T Inc.CenturyTel, Inc.Embarq CorpDirectv Holdings LLCALLTEL CorporationVerizon Communications, Inc.Frontier Communications CorporationWindstream CorporationTime Warner Cable Inc.Centennial Communications CorporationSprint Nextel CorpLevel 3 Communications, Inc.Charter Communications, Inc.American Tower CorporationMediacom Communications CorporationFairPoint Communications, Inc.Qwest Communications International, Inc.Cincinnati Bell Inc.Echostar DBS CorporationCablevision Systems CorporationTelephone & Data Systems, Inc.8160889381340068833146688036146080091005800902278276273880088920800909178160946880950664867309268009020280091163831242318009104780665022800911508119963581416308800920988145947812/3/2008 10:21:00 AM0107000001030000010304000104000085Press ReleaseCYCLTDSFTRDISHCTLWINSQFRPMCCCEQTWCTVZCBBLVLTAMTCHTRCVC451798_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/308484bir/308484normTelephone and Data Systems Inc.Island Telephone of MaineLewisport Telephone Company Inc.Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Central State TelephoneTDSUnited StatesCommunications: Telephone, cellular and radio paging services. Services: Engineering, data processing, custom printing and telephone answering services.481348128711737451711051721251821054133017IKTDS11/12/2008 6:17:00 AM308484Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company ProfilesUS - Telephone & Data Systems Inc agreed to acquire State Long Distance Telephone Co, a provider of telecommunications services, for $## mil in cash.11/7/2008 1:12:43 PM87943385702X87943385702XTelephone & Data Systems IncState Long Distance Telephone CoTelephone & Data Systems IncState Long Distance Telephone Cohttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Telephone_Data_Systems_Inc_acquires_State_Long_Distance_Tele_Co-2025382020sdc/20253820202025382020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedAmericanTelecommunicationsUnited StatesTelephone communications, except radiotelephone4813ILIllinoisPublicTDS4812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec7375:Information retrieval services4812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec7375:Information retrieval servicesTelecommunicationsUnited StatesTelephone communications, except radiotelephone4813WIWisconsinPrivate12527001Pvd telecom svcsPvd telecommun svcsCashCash OnlyAssets264175001Nov 7 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000US30 Jun 080.000002.47000293.831000.000005003.045008281.48600U.S. Dollar0.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.00000Telephone & Data Systems Incprovides diversifiedtelecommunications services.The company is headquarteredin Chicago, Illinois. Thecompany provides wireless,telephone, and broadbandInternet services in 36 statesacross the US. Founded in1969, the company operatesthrough its US Cellular andTDS Telecom business units.Telephone & Data Systems Inc provides diversifiedtelecommunications services. The company is headquartered inChicago, Illinois. The company provides wireless, telephone,and broadband Internet services in 36 states across the US.Founded in 1969, the company operates through its USCellular and TDS Telecom business units.Telephone & Data Systems Inc provides diversified telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides wireless, telephone, and broadband Internet services in 36 states across the US. Founded in 1969, the company operates through its US Cellular and TDS Telecom business units.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000State Long Distance TelephoneCo, located in Elkhorn,Wisconsin, providestelecommunications servicescurrently serving 11,600equivalent access lines.State Long Distance Telephone Co, located in Elkhorn,Wisconsin, provides telecommunications services currentlyserving 11,600 equivalent access lines.State Long Distance Telephone Co, located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, provides telecommunications services currently serving 11,600 equivalent access lines.0.000000.000000.000000.00000NU.S. Dollar05 Nov 08Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/05/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000027 U.S. Dollar27.000000.0000027 U.S. Dollar27.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000027.0000027 U.S. Dollar1.00000N16.993000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000027.0000027.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000003562.722000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000US - Telephone & Data SystemsInc agreed to acquire StateLong Distance Telephone Co, aprovider of telecommunicationsservices, for $27 mil in cash.US - Telephone & Data Systems Inc agreed to acquire State Long Distance Telephone Co, a provider of telecommunications services, for $27 mil in cash.US - Telephone & Data Systems Inc agreed to acquire State Long Distance Telephone Co, aprovider of telecommunications services, for $27 mil in cash.US - Telephone & Data Systems Inc agreed to acquire State Long Distance Telephone Co, a provider of telecommunications services, for $27 mil in cash.US - Telephone & Data Systems Inc agreed to acquire State Long Distance Telephone Co, a provider of telecommunications services, for $27mil in cash.Pending4669.90800293.831005003.045008281.486000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000004812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec12527001AmericanUnited States4813IllinoisPublicTDS4812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec264175001United States4813WisconsinPrivate27.0000027.0000027.0000016.99300Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsUS - In November ####, the board of Telephone & Data Systems Inc, a provider of telecommunications services, authorized the repurchase of up to $### mil of the company's common stock outstanding, in open market transactions.11/7/2008 1:12:40 PM879433879433879433879433Telephone & Data Systems IncTelephone & Data Systems IncTelephone & Data Systems IncTelephone & Data Systems Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Telephone_Data_Systems_Inc_intends_a_stock_buyback-2025462020sdc/20254620202025462020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedAmericanTelecommunicationsUnited StatesTelephone communications, except radiotelephone4813ILIllinoisPublicTDS4812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec7375:Information retrieval services4812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec7375:Information retrieval servicesAmericanTelecommunicationsUnited StatesTelephone communications, except radiotelephone4813ILIllinoisPublicTDS12527001Pvd telecom svcsPvd telecom svcsCashCash OnlyCommon Stock12527001Nov 7 200834.420001157.183001348.093001339.057001150.255001030.79000995.25100964.037003989.110000.436000.42300603.528002.47000293.83100469.274005003.0450054.390008281.486000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000030 Jun 0831 Dec 0731 Dec 0631 Dec 0531 Dec 0431 Dec 031.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.00000Telephone & Data Systems Incprovides diversifiedtelecommunications services.The company is headquarteredin Chicago, Illinois. Thecompany provides wireless,telephone, and broadbandInternet services in 36 statesacross the US. Founded in1969, the company operatesthrough its US Cellular andTDS Telecom business units.Telephone & Data Systems Inc provides diversifiedtelecommunications services. The company is headquartered inChicago, Illinois. The company provides wireless, telephone,and broadband Internet services in 36 states across the US.Founded in 1969, the company operates through its USCellular and TDS Telecom business units.Telephone & Data Systems Inc provides diversified telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides wireless, telephone, and broadband Internet services in 36 states across the US. Founded in 1969, the company operates through its US Cellular and TDS Telecom business units.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.00000Telephone & Data Systems Incprovides diversifiedtelecommunications services.The company is headquarteredin Chicago, Illinois. Thecompany provides wireless,telephone, and broadbandInternet services in 36 statesacross the US. Founded in1969, the company operatesthrough its US Cellular andTDS Telecom business units.Telephone & Data Systems Inc provides diversifiedtelecommunications services. The company is headquartered inChicago, Illinois. The company provides wireless, telephone,and broadband Internet services in 36 states across the US.Founded in 1969, the company operates through its USCellular and TDS Telecom business units.Telephone & Data Systems Inc provides diversified telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides wireless, telephone, and broadband Internet services in 36 states across the US. Founded in 1969, the company operates through its US Cellular and TDS Telecom business units.0.000000.000000.00000115.90000NU.S. Dollar05 Nov 08Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/05/2008Date Effective:BuybackNot Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.00000250 U.S. Dollar250.000000.00000250 U.S. Dollar250.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000783.21400250 U.S. Dollar1.00000N157.342000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000250.00000250.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000003.124000.000000.000000.0000013.976008.562000.288000.0000022.6890022.988001635.147000.000004669.908008.251006.0770024.1990047.119001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000US - In November 2008, theboard of Telephone & DataSystems Inc, a provider oftelecommunications services,authorized the repurchase ofup to $250 mil of thecompany's common stockoutstanding, in open markettransactions.US - In November 2008, the board of Telephone & Data Systems Inc, a provider of telecommunications services, authorized the repurchase of up to $250 mil of the company's common stock outstanding, in open market transactions.US - In November 2008, the board of Telephone & Data Systems Inc, a provider oftelecommunications services, authorized the repurchase of up to $250 mil of the company'scommon stock outstanding, in open market transactions.US - In November 2008, the board of Telephone & Data Systems Inc, a provider of telecommunications services, authorized the repurchase of up to $250 mil of the company's common stock outstanding, inopen market transactions.US - In November 2008, the board of Telephone & Data Systems Inc, a provider of telecommunications services, authorized the repurchase ofup to $250 mil of the company's common stock outstanding, in open market transactions.Intended0.000000.000000.000000.0000034.420001348.093001339.057001150.255001030.79000995.25100964.037003989.11000603.528002.860001.370001.900000.730001.250002.470004669.908004578.735004181.005003907.360003693.918003616.20900343.28500161.75900222.5440049.0040073.27900293.83100593.61900228.16800326.3860079.72300141.91600469.274004828.984004364.518003960.069003720.389003445.216005003.045008281.486009894.1430010599.5140010404.5650010993.8410010171.23800Status:IntendedUS-999.00000np0.09400-999.00000np34.8620043.011007.3660010.427008.808003989.97000-2.48400-0.688000.000000.000000.000004812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec7375:Information retrieval services12527001AmericanUnited States4813IllinoisPublicTDS4812:Radiotelephone communications4813:Telephone communications, except radiotelephone4899:Communications services, nec7375:Information retrieval services12527001AmericanUnited States4813IllinoisPublicTDS250.00000250.00000250.00000157.34200Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MCOM-0007-29297733newstex/MCOM-0007-29297733xml Nov. #, #### (M# Communications Ltd. delivered by Newstex) -- Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) (NYSE: TDS) (NYSE: TDS.S), a provider of wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband services, on Wednesday (# November)...0400000004016000040160090401601911/6/2008 8:25:26 AM180000001801100018013000M2 TelecomworldwireMCOM-0007-29297733TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INCTDATDSNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MCOM-0004-29296674newstex/MCOM-0004-29296674xml Nov. #, #### (M# Communications Ltd. delivered by Newstex) -- Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) (NYSE: TDS) (NYSE: TDS.S), a provider of wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband services, on Wednesday (# November)...0400000004016000040160090401601911/6/2008 7:25:26 AM180000001801100018013000M2 EquityBitesMCOM-0004-29296674TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INCTDATDSNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B2011639ccbn/B2011639norm...Completion of Co.'s #### stock repurchases authorization and announcement of Co.'s follow-on stock repurchase authorization. ... 11/5/2008 4:07:00 PMTelephone Data54.0000EditedTelephone Data Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call SummaryTDS11:00am ETBriefB2011639Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2011639ccbn/T2011639norm...Good morning, my name is Adrian, and I will be your conference operator. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the third quarter conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Thank you, Mr. Steinkrauss you may begin your call. ... 11/5/2008 12:07:00 PMTelephone Data54.0000FinalTelephone Data Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptTDS11:00am ETTranscriptT2011639Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-29237797newstex/PRN-0005-29237797xml CHICAGO, Nov. #, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) reported operating revenues of $#,###.# million for the third quarter of ####, an increase of #.# percent from...04000000040030000400300704003009040160000401604804016001040160180401600904016019040070000400700511/5/2008 9:23:30 AM1800000018008000180040001801100018023000190000001900100019001013PR Newswire USPRN-0005-29237797TDSTELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INCLEROY T CARLSONLEROY T CARLSON JRTDATDSTDS.SNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-29238142newstex/PRN-0005-29238142xml CHICAGO, Nov. #, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S), today announced that its board of directors has authorized a new $### million stock repurchase program to expire...04000000040030000400300704016000040160190401600911/5/2008 9:23:30 AM180000001801300018011000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-29238142TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INCLEROY T CARLSONLEROY T CARLSON JRTDATDSTDS.SNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/401026_report_framefitch/401026_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.800911639/11/2008 2:14:00 PM0103000001030400165Credit UpdateTDS401026_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/401028_report_framefitch/401028_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.United States Cellular Corporation80091163800912789/11/2008 2:14:00 PM0103000001030400165Credit UpdateTDSUSM401028_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1937998ccbn/T1937998norm... - Kaufman Brothers - AnalystGood morning. Continuing the presentations this morning we have TDS Telephone and Data Systems. Representing the Company today is Ken Meyers. TDS is one of the provider of both wireless and wireline services, have about # million wireless customers and about #.# million equivalent lines servicing both consumers and businesses, principally in the Upper Midwest and with that I'll turn it over to Ken. ... 9/4/2008 2:05:00 PMTelephone Data54.0000FinalTelephone Data at Kaufman Brothers Investor Conference TranscriptTDS11:30am ETTranscriptT1937998Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/667194spcred/667194normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal8/25/2008 6:24:40 PM175Summary667194United StatesWireless Telecommunication ServicesUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsTelecommunications & CableSummaryThe ratings on Chicago-based Telephone&Data Systems Inc. (TDS) reflect the satisfactory business characteristics of the company's regional retail wireless business, including its good operating metrics, its very good financial flexibility—with cash balances of $1.1 billion and access to borrowings under $1.325 billion of bank loan facilities, and its modest financial leverage at 1.7x adjusted debt-to-last 12 month EBITDA as of June 30, 2008. The rating also incorporates the progress the company has made in remedying the material weaknesses findings. Accounting control weaknesses have plagued the company over the past few years and overshadowed the investment-grade characteristics of its business and financial profile. TDS has an attractive market position as a large regional wireless provider with a modest-sized incumbentUSA87943350102010 501020 5010 50Telephone&Data Systems Inc.109275USATDSSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPTelecommunicationsCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/667146spcred/667146normglobal8/25/2008 3:22:00 PM400Full Report667146United StatesWireless Telecommunication ServicesUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsTelecommunications & CableFull ReportFavorable position as one of the largest regional wireless carriers; Good operating metrics for the wireless operations; Very good financial flexibility; and Modest financial leverage. Wireless competition, especially from the national players, could limit growth for TDS' majority-owned U.S. Cellular; and Core wireline business continues to experience secular access-line losses. The ratings on Chicago-based Telephone&Data Systems Inc. (TDS) reflect the satisfactory business characteristics of the company's regional retail wireless business, including its good operating metrics, its very good financial flexibility—with cash balances of $1.1 billion and access to borrowings under $1.325 billion of bank loan facilities, and its modest financial leverage at 1.7x adjusted debt-to-last 12 month EBITDA as of June 30, 2008. The rating also incorporates theUSA87943350102010 501020 5010 50Telephone&Data Systems Inc.109275USATDSFULLUSA91168450102010 501020 5010 50United States Cellular Corporation301433USAUSMGLOBISSCORPTelecommunicationsCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/430239_pr_framefitch/430239_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.United States Cellular Corporation80091163800912788/21/2008 2:18:00 PM010300000103040085Press ReleaseTDSUSM430239_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_160580_734515moodys/PR_160580_734515htmlGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## AUG #### Rating Action: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Moody's upgrades TDS and US Cellular's long-term ratings to Baa# Approximately $#.# billion of rated debt affected New York, August ##,...8/16/2008 12:32:46 AMhtmlTelephone and Data Systems, Inc.United States Cellular CorporationTelephone and Data Systems, Inc.; United States Cellular Corporation734515135800150.0000NewsRating ActionPR_160580_734515Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Research