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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
TDS Common and Series A Common Share dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.190
Series VV Preferred Shares |  |
TDS Preferred share dividends (in dollars per share) | 375 | 375
Series UU Preferred Shares |  |
TDS Preferred share dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 414 | $ 414

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