Webcast Alert: Telephone & Data Systems Inc Announces Its TDS & US Cellular 3rd Quarter Results Webcast

Business Wire, Oct 13, 2004

CHICAGO -- Telephone & Data Systems Inc (AMEX: TDS) announces the following Webcast:

What: Telephone & Data Systems Inc TDS & US Cellular 3rd Quarter
Results Webcast

   When: October 20, 2004 @ 11:00 AM Eastern

   Where: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp?ID=89406

   How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
address above.

   Contact: Julie Mathews, (312)630-1900 or julie.mathews@teldta.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for replay at http://www.vcall.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=89406 or http://www.vcall.com/

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, is a diversified telecommunications corporation founded in 1969. Through its strategic business units, U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom, TDS operates primarily by providing wireless and wireline service. TDS builds value for its shareholders by providing excellent communications services in growing, closely related segments of the telecommunications industry. As of March 31, 2004, the company employed approximately 10,700 people and served approximately 5.6 million customers/units in 36 states. For more information, visit http://www.teldta.com .

U.S. Cellular, the nation's eighth largest wireless service carrier, provides wireless service to more than 4.5 million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customer needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support and a high-quality network. For more information, visit http://www.uscellular.com .