Does the media prefer BB or TDS?

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 1 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 3 mentions for BlackBerry. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.19 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment BlackBerry 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Telephone and Data Systems 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor SPOK or TDS?

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 3 more articles in the media than Spok. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 1 mentions for Spok. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Spok's score of 0.00 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spok 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Telephone and Data Systems 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer CCI or TDS?

In the previous week, Crown Castle had 2 more articles in the media than Telephone and Data Systems. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Crown Castle and 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems. Crown Castle's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Telephone and Data Systems' score of 0.82 indicating that Crown Castle is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Crown Castle 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Telephone and Data Systems 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to SBAC or TDS?

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 2 more articles in the media than SBA Communications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 2 mentions for SBA Communications. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat SBA Communications' score of 0.08 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment SBA Communications 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Telephone and Data Systems 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Competitors

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TDS vs. BB, SHEN, SPOK, CCI, and SBAC

Should you buy Telephone and Data Systems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Telephone and Data Systems with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Telephone and Data Systems include BlackBerry (BB), Shenandoah Telecommunications (SHEN), Spok (SPOK), Crown Castle (CCI), and SBA Communications (SBAC). These companies are all part of the "wireless telecommunication services" industry.

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to BlackBerry?

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) are both mid-cap wireless telecommunication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 1 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 3 mentions for BlackBerry. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.19 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BlackBerry	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Telephone and Data Systems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

BlackBerry has a net margin of 9.69% compared to Telephone and Data Systems' net margin of 6.15%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 10.09% beat Telephone and Data Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BlackBerry	9.69%	10.09%	6.10%
Telephone and Data Systems	6.15%	5.54%	2.49%

54.5% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of BlackBerry shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BlackBerry has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Telephone and Data Systems. Telephone and Data Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackBerry, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BlackBerry	$549.10M	9.41	$53.20M	$0.08	110.25
Telephone and Data Systems	$1.23B	3.61	-$6.24M	$0.53	73.58

BlackBerry has a beta of 2.29, suggesting that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

BlackBerry currently has a consensus target price of $5.73, suggesting a potential downside of 35.00%. Telephone and Data Systems has a consensus target price of $53.33, suggesting a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Telephone and Data Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Telephone and Data Systems is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BlackBerry	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13
Telephone and Data Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Summary

Telephone and Data Systems beats BlackBerry on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to Shenandoah Telecommunications?

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) and Shenandoah Telecommunications (NASDAQ:SHEN) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Telephone and Data Systems has a net margin of 6.15% compared to Shenandoah Telecommunications' net margin of -11.35%. Telephone and Data Systems' return on equity of 5.54% beat Shenandoah Telecommunications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Telephone and Data Systems	6.15%	5.54%	2.49%
Shenandoah Telecommunications	-11.35%	-4.64%	-2.18%

80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.0% of Shenandoah Telecommunications shares are held by institutional investors. 14.2% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Shenandoah Telecommunications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Telephone and Data Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Shenandoah Telecommunications. Shenandoah Telecommunications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telephone and Data Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems	$1.23B	3.61	-$6.24M	$0.53	73.58
Shenandoah Telecommunications	$357.85M	2.19	-$39.39M	-$0.80	N/A

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 4 more articles in the media than Shenandoah Telecommunications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 0 mentions for Shenandoah Telecommunications. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Shenandoah Telecommunications' score of 0.00 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Telephone and Data Systems	Positive
Shenandoah Telecommunications	Neutral

Telephone and Data Systems currently has a consensus target price of $53.33, indicating a potential upside of 36.75%. Shenandoah Telecommunications has a consensus target price of $27.50, indicating a potential upside of 94.48%. Given Shenandoah Telecommunications' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Shenandoah Telecommunications is more favorable than Telephone and Data Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Telephone and Data Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Shenandoah Telecommunications	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Shenandoah Telecommunications pays an annual dividend of $0.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Telephone and Data Systems pays out 30.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shenandoah Telecommunications pays out -13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Shenandoah Telecommunications has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Shenandoah Telecommunications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shenandoah Telecommunications has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Telephone and Data Systems beats Shenandoah Telecommunications on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to Spok?

Spok (NASDAQ:SPOK) and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) are both wireless telecommunication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Spok pays an annual dividend of $1.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.7%. Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Spok pays out 208.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Telephone and Data Systems pays out 30.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Spok has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Telephone and Data Systems. Spok is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telephone and Data Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spok	$139.71M	1.60	$15.88M	$0.60	17.87
Telephone and Data Systems	$1.23B	3.61	-$6.24M	$0.53	73.58

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 3 more articles in the media than Spok. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 1 mentions for Spok. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Spok's score of 0.00 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spok	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Telephone and Data Systems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Spok has a net margin of 9.27% compared to Telephone and Data Systems' net margin of 6.15%. Spok's return on equity of 8.64% beat Telephone and Data Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spok	9.27%	8.64%	6.19%
Telephone and Data Systems	6.15%	5.54%	2.49%

Spok has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Spok currently has a consensus price target of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.60%. Telephone and Data Systems has a consensus price target of $53.33, indicating a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Telephone and Data Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Telephone and Data Systems is more favorable than Spok.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spok	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50
Telephone and Data Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

50.8% of Spok shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of Spok shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Telephone and Data Systems beats Spok on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to Crown Castle?

Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) are both wireless telecommunication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Crown Castle had 2 more articles in the media than Telephone and Data Systems. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Crown Castle and 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems. Crown Castle's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Telephone and Data Systems' score of 0.82 indicating that Crown Castle is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Crown Castle	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Telephone and Data Systems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Crown Castle has higher revenue and earnings than Telephone and Data Systems. Crown Castle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telephone and Data Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Crown Castle	$4.26B	8.64	$444M	$2.42	34.87
Telephone and Data Systems	$1.23B	3.61	-$6.24M	$0.53	73.58

Crown Castle presently has a consensus target price of $98.52, suggesting a potential upside of 16.76%. Telephone and Data Systems has a consensus target price of $53.33, suggesting a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Telephone and Data Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Telephone and Data Systems is more favorable than Crown Castle.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Crown Castle	0 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Telephone and Data Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Crown Castle has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Crown Castle pays an annual dividend of $4.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Crown Castle pays out 175.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Telephone and Data Systems pays out 30.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Crown Castle has a net margin of 25.13% compared to Telephone and Data Systems' net margin of 6.15%. Telephone and Data Systems' return on equity of 5.54% beat Crown Castle's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Crown Castle	25.13%	-64.64%	3.30%
Telephone and Data Systems	6.15%	5.54%	2.49%

90.8% of Crown Castle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Crown Castle shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Crown Castle beats Telephone and Data Systems on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to SBA Communications?

SBA Communications (NASDAQ:SBAC) and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) are both wireless telecommunication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

SBA Communications has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 2 more articles in the media than SBA Communications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 2 mentions for SBA Communications. Telephone and Data Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat SBA Communications' score of 0.08 indicating that Telephone and Data Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SBA Communications	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Telephone and Data Systems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

SBA Communications presently has a consensus target price of $237.22, indicating a potential upside of 25.12%. Telephone and Data Systems has a consensus target price of $53.33, indicating a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Telephone and Data Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Telephone and Data Systems is more favorable than SBA Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SBA Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Telephone and Data Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

SBA Communications pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. SBA Communications pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Telephone and Data Systems pays out 30.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. SBA Communications has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years. SBA Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

97.4% of SBA Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of SBA Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SBA Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Telephone and Data Systems. SBA Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telephone and Data Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SBA Communications	$2.82B	7.14	$1.05B	$9.50	19.96
Telephone and Data Systems	$1.23B	3.61	-$6.24M	$0.53	73.58

SBA Communications has a net margin of 35.66% compared to Telephone and Data Systems' net margin of 6.15%. Telephone and Data Systems' return on equity of 5.54% beat SBA Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SBA Communications	35.66%	-20.90%	8.98%
Telephone and Data Systems	6.15%	5.54%	2.49%

Summary

SBA Communications beats Telephone and Data Systems on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Telephone and Data Systems	Wireline Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.44B	$4.44B	$18.69B	$23.13B
Dividend Yield	0.40%	0.40%	3.99%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	73.58	73.58	20.23	31.08
Price / Sales	3.61	3.61	44.06	20.72
Price / Cash	10.26	10.26	19.29	18.65
Price / Book	1.06	1.06	2.46	4.65
Net Income	-$6.24M	-$6.24M	$785.96M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.66%	-0.66%	-0.49%	-1.04%
1 Month Performance	-0.76%	-0.76%	-1.71%	0.18%
1 Year Performance	14.40%	14.40%	14.87%	24.25%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
TDS Telephone and Data Systems	2.817 of 5 stars	$39.00 +0.2%	$53.33 +36.8%	+17.1%	$4.44B	$1.23B	73.58	4,000
BB BlackBerry	2.4304 of 5 stars	$9.23 +0.4%	$4.88 -47.1%	+107.2%	$5.39B	$549.10M	115.33	1,749	Upcoming Earnings Gap Down
SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications	2.2293 of 5 stars	$16.01 -2.7%	$27.50 +71.8%	-0.4%	$910.60M	$357.85M	N/A	1,041	News Coverage
SPOK Spok	3.5688 of 5 stars	$10.60 -2.8%	$14.00 +32.1%	-38.2%	$227.67M	$139.71M	17.67	380	News Coverage
CCI Crown Castle	4.8077 of 5 stars	$88.59 -3.9%	$98.52 +11.2%	-17.0%	$40.22B	$4.26B	36.61	4,000	Positive News

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TDS vs. BB, SHEN, SPOK, CCI, and SBAC

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to BlackBerry?

Does the media prefer BB or TDS?

Is BB or TDS more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BB or TDS?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BB or TDS?

Which has more risk & volatility, BB or TDS?

Do analysts recommend BB or TDS?

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How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to Shenandoah Telecommunications?

Is TDS or SHEN more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in TDS or SHEN?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, TDS or SHEN?

Does the media prefer TDS or SHEN?

Do analysts rate TDS or SHEN?

Is TDS or SHEN a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, TDS or SHEN?

Summary

How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to Spok?

Is SPOK or TDS a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SPOK or TDS?

Does the media favor SPOK or TDS?

Is SPOK or TDS more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, SPOK or TDS?

Do analysts prefer SPOK or TDS?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SPOK or TDS?

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How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to Crown Castle?

Does the media prefer CCI or TDS?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CCI or TDS?

Do analysts recommend CCI or TDS?

Which has more risk and volatility, CCI or TDS?

Is CCI or TDS a better dividend stock?

Is CCI or TDS more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CCI or TDS?

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How does Telephone and Data Systems compare to SBA Communications?

Which has more volatility and risk, SBAC or TDS?

Does the media refer more to SBAC or TDS?

Do analysts rate SBAC or TDS?

Is SBAC or TDS a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SBAC or TDS?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, SBAC or TDS?

Is SBAC or TDS more profitable?

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