Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. · NYSE:TDS
Telephone And Data Systems — Drexel Hamilton Telecom, Media & Technology Conference 2016
15 slides from Telephone And Data Systems's conference presentation, Sep 7, 2016
Slide 1: Drexel Hamilton Telecom, Media & Technology Conference
Drexel Hamilton Telecom, Media & Technology Conference September 7, 2016
Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement All information set forth in this presentation, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the company’s plans, beliefs, estimates, and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates, proje
Slide 3: Diversified Communications Company
Diversified Communications Company • TDS (NYSE:TDS) provides communications products and services primarily in rural and suburban markets, through its two principal business units: TDS Telecom U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) (wholly-owned) (83% owned) • Fortune 500® • 6 million customers nationwide • Contr
Slide 4: TDS Balanced Capital Allocation Strategy
TDS Balanced Capital Allocation Strategy Allocate approximately 75% of available resources of TDS to invest back into our business and return approximately 25% to shareholders Invest in the business (M&A) Annual Dividends • Primarily focused on cable acquisitions Per TDS Share Return value to shareh
Slide 5: U.S. Cellular
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Slide 6: Who are we?
Who are we? Fifth largest wireless carrier in the U.S. 5 million connections $4 billion in revenue Serve primarily rural and suburban communities 6
Slide 7: Differentiate through Our Value Proposition
Differentiate through Our Value Proposition Provide outstanding customer service through our: • High-quality network • 4G/LTE • ‘In the Middle of Anywhere’ • Competitive devices, plans and pricing • Best Value in wireless • Equipment installment plans and shared data • Local focus • Treat customers
Slide 8: 2016 Strategic Priorities
2016 Strategic Priorities Revenue Growth Increase Customer Margins growth is #1 Balancing Growth and Profitability Smartphone Manage penetration Investments and data monetization Reduce Unit Costs 8
Slide 9: TDS Telecom
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Slide 10: Who are we?
Who are we? 1.2 million connections in 34 states Serve some of the most rural communities in U.S. IP - based services for SMB customers Hybrid cloud solutions for mid- market customers 10
Slide 11: 2016 strategic priorities
2016 strategic priorities • Complete planned targeted fiber deployment; increase broadband and IPTV penetration Wireline • Deploy bonding technology to increase broadband speeds in copper markets • Choose USF funding option for non-competitive markets • Increase residential and commercial broadband
Slide 12: Wireline and Cable
Wireline and Cable Both wireline and cable share the common strategy to “own the best pipe in the market.” Our goal is to grow high-margin broadband services bundles with video and voice products. Total Connections up 5% Y/Y 300,000 Wireline • Targeted fiber deployment with 250,000 strong results •
Slide 13: FCC Universal Service Support (USF) reform for Rate of Return carriers
FCC Universal Service Support (USF) reform for Rate of Return carriers • Goal is modernizing the USF program to support broadband; only available for census blocks that lack voice and broadband competition • Each Rate of Return carrier will need to decide between the Model-based support option or Re
Slide 14: Hosted and Managed Services
Hosted and Managed Services • OneNeck IT Solutions offers comprehensive range of hosted and managed services to mid-market companies looking to outsource their IT needs • Increasing equipment sales • Focus on increasing recurring sales revenues • Recent Data Center completions in Denver, Colorado an
Slide 15: TDS
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