TDS Unveils Impressive 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Priorities for 2026

On February 20, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) announced its fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2025, revealing significant achievements and future strategic goals. The company demonstrated resilience and progressive changes amid the changes faced in the telecommunications landscape.

Robust Year-End Figures

TDS reported total operating revenues of $330.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $295.3 million in the same quarter the previous year, marking a notable growth of 12%. Throughout 2025, TDS generated overall revenues of $1.228 billion, reflecting a slight decline compared to $1.297 billion in 2024, indicative of the impacts of divestitures on the company's operational landscape.

The company achieved a significant turnaround in profitability, reporting a net income of $37.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a significant improvement from just $1 million the year prior. For the complete financial year of 2025, net income reached $48.2 million, compared to a loss of $141.4 million in 2024. These results underscore TDS's successful strategic shifts, particularly in the wake of the sale of its wireless segment.