TDS Celebrates Completion of Whitewater Fiber Network with Fiber-Fast Award

Becky Magestro, City of Whitewater Chief of Staff (L) receiving the award from Anna Jensen

TDS representatives presenting a donation to The Community Space, represented by Kristine Zaballos, co-founder, and Cindy Wendt, general manager

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) has officially marked the end of major construction activities on its all-fiber internet network in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The company designated Whitewater as a “TDS Fiber-Fast Community” at an event on Sept. 25, featuring representatives from the City of Whitewater and Whitewater Chamber of Commerce.

The TDS Fiber-Fast Award certifies the community is home to some of the fastest internet speeds in the world – a huge benefit for current residents and businesses and a signal for others looking for new locations to consider. More than 5,300 City of Whitewater addresses have access to TDS’ network, which features speeds up to 8 Gigabit.

After starting construction in 2023, TDS crews and contractors buried over 50 miles of fiber-optic cable. TDS has made a total capital investment in Whitewater of more than $5 million. The project, which was 100 percent funded privately, is part of TDS’ transformation into a fiber-centric company, with high-speed networks under construction throughout the country.

“We’re proud to have made a significant investment in the city’s future,” said Steve Mathesius, TDS Vice President of Data Management and Chief Information Security Officer. “Having a robust internet connection has never been more important. TDS fiber is a reliable and future-proof technology, and we’re pleased to provide world-class service that’s critical to residents’ day-to-day life.”

Also, as part of the Fiber-Fast event, TDS made a donation to The Community Space to help the organization continue connecting residents with needed resources.

“As we reach this great milestone, we look forward to continue helping make Whitewater a better place by working side-by-side with great local nonprofits,” said Anna Jensen, TDS associate manager of field marketing.

With the project in Whitewater now finished, TDS is redoubling its efforts to bring fiber to other area communities including Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, and Watertown. For more information on TDS and to find out if fiber is available at your address, visit TDSFiber.com.

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by TDS.