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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
TDS Common and Series A Common Share dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 0.180 | $ 0.175 | $ 0.540 | $ 0.525
Series VV Preferred Shares |  |  |  |
TDS Preferred share dividends (in dollars per share) | 375 | 183 | 1,125 | 183
Series UU Preferred Shares |  |  |  |
TDS Preferred share dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 414 | $ 414 | $ 1,242 | $ 966

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