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TDS Telecom outlines phased fiber rollout for Delavan, estimates April start

City of Delavan Common Council · March 18, 2026
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TDS Telecom officials outlined a phased fiber deployment in Delavan, describing construction methods, resident outreach, and an expected mid- to late-April start depending on weather. Company representatives said pricing will be competitive but final rates are not yet set.

TDS Telecom representatives presented plans to bring fiber broadband to Delavan, describing a phased construction approach, resident notification process and an estimated mid- to late-April start for initial work.

Bruce Shett, manager of business development for government and regulatory affairs at TDS, said the company selects markets like Delavan based on demographics and housing stock, and that the city fits TDS’s deployment criteria. Shett said TDS offers residential service tiers up to 8 gigabits per second and business tiers higher than that, and he highlighted three community benefits: higher speeds, reliability and what he described as…

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