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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 1994
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TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa 1-8251 36-2669023
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 630-1900
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
The Exhibit Index is Located on Page 4 of 5 Total Pages.
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On February 4, 1994, the Company announced that a hearing
has been ordered by the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC") to determine whether in a previous proceeding
involving the application of La Star Cellular Telephone
Company for an initial cellular license in a portion of the
New Orleans Metropolitan Statistical Area, the Company's
85.1%-owned subsidiary, United States Cellular Corporation,
misrepresented facts to, lacked candor in its dealings with,
or attempted to mislead the FCC. The hearing will also
determine, based on the evidence presented under that issue,
whether TDS possesses the requisite character qualifications
to retain its cellular license for the Wisconsin Rural Service
Area Number 8. TDS was granted interim authority to
continue to operate the Wisconsin 8 cellular system pending
completion of the hearing.
This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed for the
purpose of filing the Press Release issued by the Company
relating to such hearing as an exhibit.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
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The exhibit accompanying this report is listed in the
accompanying Exhibit Index.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly
authorized.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: February 7, 1994
By: GREGORY J. WILKINSON
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Gregory J. Wilkinson
Vice President and Controller
(principal accounting officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit Sequentially Numbered Page
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99 Press Release dated 5
February 4, 1994
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Exhibit 99
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
301 South Westfield Road
P.O. Box 5158
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
For Release: Immediate
FCC Sets Aside TDS's Cellular License
in Wisconsin RSA Number 8 Pending Result of Hearing
February 4, 1994, Chicago, Illinois -- In a Memorandum Opinion
and Order and Hearing Designation Order issued by the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC") on February 1, 1994, the FCC
ordered a hearing to determine whether in a proceeding
involving the application of La Star Cellular Telephone
Company for an initial cellular license in a portion of the
New Orleans Metropolitan Statistical Area, Telephone and Data
Systems Inc.'s ("TDS's") 85.1%-owned subsidiary, United States
Cellular Corporation, misrepresented facts to, lacked candor
in its dealings with, or attempted to mislead the FCC. The
hearing will also determine, based on the evidence presented
under that issue, whether TDS possesses the requisite
character qualifications to retain its cellular license for
the Wisconsin Rural Service Area ("RSA") Number 8. TDS was
granted interim authority to continue to operate the Wisconsin
8 cellular system pending completion of the hearing. In the
event of an adverse finding, a monetary forfeiture is a
possible alternative. The Company's policy is not to discuss
pending litigation matters. The Company stated it is
confident that it will prevail in the forthcoming hearing and
will dispel any doubts the FCC may have as to these issues.
TDS is a Chicago-based telecommunications company with
established local telephone, cellular telephone and radio
paging operations. TDS strives to build value for its
shareholders by providing excellent communications services in
attractive, closely related segments of the telecommunications
industry. For additional information, please call Murray L.
Swanson, TDS's Executive Vice President - Finance, at (312)
630-1900. Out-of-town media, please call collect.
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