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Dec. 4, 2008
Free, online marketplace saves consumers money and time when moving in.
TDS Telecommunications Corp. announced today it’s adding its portfolio of phone, Internet and TV products and services to the Movearoo program. Movearoo.com, a free, online marketplace, is designed to make moving easier.
Movearoo.com is a one-stop place to shop, order and find savings on basic utility needs, including home communications, entertainment and utilities. It also offers enhanced capabilities and greater choice for video, broadband and home or home office phone services.
TDS Telecommunications Corp. is one of the latest leading communications companies to join the Movearoo program. Other new members include: Embarq, Frontier, Hawaiian Telcom, and Windstream Communications. Together with Movearoo’s founding members, AT&T, Qwest, and Verizon, the site offers movers the most comprehensive place to shop for local communications services.
“Moving can be a stressful time and we want to take some of the anxiety out of the process. Movearoo.com allows us to share TDS’ products and services easily with current and potential customers, and movers can find all the information they need at one, user-friendly Web site,” said Andrew Petersen, director of corporate communications for TDS Telecommunications Corp.
Movearoo.com allows consumers to plan their move, step-by-step. In addition to comparison shopping for essential residential and home office services such as phone, high-speed Internet and TV, consumers can:
• Set up gas and electric service;
• Change a mailing address without a trip to the post office;
• Request mover quotes and order moving supplies;
• Find tips and manage the move using an interactive checklist;
• Subscribe to newspaper delivery;
• Get a detailed look at community information, including school and crime ratings, demographics, and local amenities such as nearby restaurants, theatres and businesses; and
• Research and rent home appliances, furniture and more.
“Movearoo is a convenient and time-saving resource for the nearly 40 million Americans who move every year,” said WhiteFence CEO, Eric Danziger. “By providing detailed community information and adding leading communications companies to the Movearoo.com site, we’re providing even more choice and convenience for people on the move.”
Movers can visit the website directly at www.movearoo.com or call (877) 771-0771 for personal moving assistance.
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About TDS Telecommunications Corp.
TDS Telecommunications Corp. markets communications services to business and residential customers in 30 states through its brands TDS Telecom® and TDS Metrocom®. With nearly 1.2 million access line equivalents in service, TDS Telecommunications Corp. connects customers to phone, broadband, and digital television service in hundreds of rural, suburban, and small metropolitan communities. TDS Telecommunications Corp. employs approximately 2,700 people and is headquartered in Madison, Wis. Visit www.tdstelecom.com and www.tdsbusiness.com for more information.
TDS Telecommunications Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems™ (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) headquartered in Chicago. A Fortune 500® company, Telephone and Data Systems’ strategic business units, TDS Telecommunications Corp. and United States Cellular (NYSE: USM) operate primarily by providing wireless, local telephone and broadband services. As of June 2008, the TDS™ family of companies employs approximately 11,800 people and serves approximately 7.4 million customers in 36 states. Visit www.teldta.com for more information.
About Movearoo
Movearoo™ is a powerful online marketplace for consumers to shop for, order and save money on home essential services such as phone, entertainment, Internet and utilities. Movearoo was established by a consortium of leading communications companies; founding members include AT&T, Qwest and Verizon. The web site was developed and is managed by WhiteFence, the nation’s leading online comparison-shopping marketplace for residential home services.
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