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Jun 30, 2021

TDS Q2 2021 Earnings Report

TDS reported solid revenue growth and made progress on achieving long-term strategic goals.

Key Takeaways

TDS reported total operating revenues of $1,311 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared to $1,263 million for the same period one year ago. Net income attributable to TDS common shareholders was $20 million, or $0.17 per share, compared to $65 million, or $0.56 per share, in the same period one year ago.

UScellular's higher postpaid ARPU helped drive service revenue growth as customers chose higher-value plans.

UScellular's efforts to build market share in prepaid business are starting to generate positive results.

UScellular's 5G and network modernization programs are on track and optimistic on the performance capabilities of mmWave spectrum.

TDS Telecom's increased broadband connections and customers choosing higher speeds contributed to higher operating revenues for the quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.26B
+3.8%
EPS
$0.17
Previous year: $0.56
-69.6%
Wireline Broadband Connections
478.7K
Previous year: 255.1K
+87.7%
Wireline Residential Revenue
$160M
Previous year: $85M
+88.2%
Wireline Commercial Revenue
$46M
Previous year: $38M
+21.1%
Gross Profit
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.26B
+3.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$385M
Previous year: $565M
-31.9%
Total Assets
$12.8B
Previous year: $11.2B
+14.5%

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Forward Guidance

TDS' current estimates of full-year 2021 results for UScellular and TDS Telecom are shown below and should not be assumed to be current as of any future date.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income