TDS Telecommunications LLC
11/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2026 11:01
TDS awarded $3.1 million grant to expand fiber broadband in Portage County, Wis.
TDS awarded $3.1 million grant to expand fiber broadband in Portage County, Wis.
November 10, 2026TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®), a Madison, Wisconsin-based telecommunications company, has been awarded more than $3.1 million by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to expand broadband access in Portage County. The grant, combined with TDS' investment, will bring fiber broadband to more than 500 locations, helping bridge the state's digital divide. The TDS project was one of 46 selected for funding.
"This investment marks meaningful progress in closing Wisconsin's digital divide by bringing reliable fiber broadband to hard-to-reach areas," said Drew Petersen, senior vice president of Corporate Relations. "We thank the commissioners and staff for their work to expand access, and the Legislature and Governor Evers for making fiber the preferred technology for state broadband grant programs."
Construction is required to be completed by the fall of 2029.
This project is being supported in whole or in part through $3,100,000 in funding from the State of Wisconsin, acting by and through the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
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TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS' mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol-based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,700 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom business. Its Array business leases and offers tower space to third-party carriers. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago. Visit tdsinc.com.
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