TDS Telecommunications LLC
10/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2026 10:44
TDS completes Monroe County, Tennessee grant fiber project
TDS completes Monroe County, Tennessee grant fiber project
October 8, 2026More than 3K locations can now access all-fiber internet connections as part of public-private partnership
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) announced the completion of its Monroe County, Tennessee broadband grant project, upgrading services to more than 3,000 locations with new fiber-optic connections.
"Fiber is the gold standard for broadband because it delivers speed, reliability and room to grow," said Drew Petersen, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs for TDS. "We're incredibly proud of this public-private partnership and appreciate the support that helped make this upgrade project possible."
The network upgrades were supported in part by a grant awarded by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expand access to high-speed broadband in unserved and underserved areas. TDS contributed the remaining project costs to bring state-of-the-art infrastructure to the region.
The upgrade kicked off last year, expanding fiber access across all of TDS' Monroe County footprint, including Tellico Plains, Coker Creek, Vonore, and Ball Play. Up to 8 Gig speeds are available to most addresses.
TDS fiber internet is symmetrical, meaning upload and download speeds are identical. Internet options start at 300 Mbps, with multi-gig speeds available up to 8 Gig for qualifying addresses. Business customers can also choose a 10 Gig dedicated connection with a Service Level Agreement. TDS continues to offer a low-cost internet option to qualifying customers called TDS Connect.
Residents and businesses interested in learning what speeds are now available at their location can visit TDS.com or call 1-844-TDS-FIBER.
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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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