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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
TDS Common and Series A Common Share dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 0.7 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.66
Series UU Preferred Shares |  |  |
TDS Preferred share dividends (in dollars per share) | 1,380 |  |
Series VV Preferred Shares |  |  |
TDS Preferred share dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 558 |  |

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