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April 22, 2008
TDS announces DSL service is now available in Clayton, Mich. TDS will offer speed ranging from 768 Kbps to 3 Mbps.
“We’re excited to be able to finally make this announcement,” says Mark Neistat, market manager for TDS. “Our Clayton customers have been waiting patiently for access to TDS’ high-speed Internet service; they needn’t wait another minute.”
TDS’ new DSL service is available to businesses and residences throughout the community. The residential introductory pricing for 3 Mbps Internet service is $14.95 for the first six months; regular price is $49.95/month. Speeds of 768 Kbps and 1.5 Mbps are also available for $29.95/month and $39.95/month, respectively. For businesses, speeds of 768 Kbps, 1.5 Mbps and 3 Mbps are also available; prices begin at $49/month.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines) — also known as high-speed Internet — allows subscribers to be on the phone and the net at the same time. When compared to dial-up, DSL also offers quicker downloads, faster speeds, and a better overall Internet experience.
According to the Internet World Stats, the United States has more than 66 million Internet broadband subscribers; worldwide, the number of DSL subscribers jumps over 304 million.
High-speed Internet DSL is a distance-sensitive technology and speeds may vary. Therefore, this service may not be available to all TDS customers in Clayton. Customers interested in finding out if TDS’ DSL service is available to their home should call TDS at 1-888-CALL-TDS.
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TDS Telecom, a growing national company headquartered in Madison, Wis., brings high-quality, locally based telecommunications services to hundreds of rural and suburban communities across the United States. The company, along with its subsidiary TDS Metrocom, provides service for more than 1.2 million access line equivalents. Visit www.tdstelecom.com for more information.
TDS Telecom is part of the Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (AMEX: TDS) family of companies. TDS is a diversified telecommunications corporation founded in 1969. Through its strategic business units, U.S. Cellular (AMEX: USM) and TDS Telecom, TDS operates primarily by providing wireless and local telecommunications service. The company currently employs approximately 11,600 people and serves approximately 6.4 million customers in 36 states.
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