TDS Telecom Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Telecommunications service
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation dealing with telecommunications, administrative rules of the Public Service Commission, General Business impacting a tax issue.
CEO Name:
David Wittner
Director-Legislative and Public Relations
Telecommunications service
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation dealing with telecommunications, administrative rules of the Public Service Commission, General Business impacting a tax issue.
CEO Name:
David Wittner
Director-Legislative and Public Relations
Contact
ASP
Andrew S. Petersen
525 Junction Road, Ste 70000
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 664-4155
(608) 664-4184
andrew.petersen@tdstelecom.com
www.tdstelecom.com
525 Junction Road, Ste 70000
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 664-4155
(608) 664-4184
andrew.petersen@tdstelecom.com
www.tdstelecom.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Carey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kathleen Walby | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Joseph Strohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jason Childress | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Andrew S Petersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 220
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities, and public utility accounting filing requirements.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities, and public utility accounting filing requirements.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/20/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 696
Relating to: authority of the Public Service Commission over certain telecommunications utilities, telecommunications access charges, universal service fund contributions based on interconnected voice over Internet protocol service, tandem switching provid...
Bill Text and History
2/1/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: authority of the Public Service Commission over certain telecommunications utilities, telecommunications access charges, universal service fund contributions based on interconnected voice over Internet protocol service, tandem switching provid...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/1/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities, and public utility accounting filing requirements.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities, and public utility accounting filing requirements.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/20/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 469
Relating to: authority of the Public Service Commission over certain telecommunications utilities, telecommunications access charges, universal service fund contributions based on interconnected voice over Internet protocol service, tandem switching provid...
Bill Text and History
1/22/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: authority of the Public Service Commission over certain telecommunications utilities, telecommunications access charges, universal service fund contributions based on interconnected voice over Internet protocol service, tandem switching provid...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/22/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
2/20/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Telecommunications assessment
2/20/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Telecommunications assessment
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Notification Date
6/15/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
E911 program
6/15/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
E911 program
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative proposals to reform intrastate access support mechanisms.
Legislative proposals to reform intrastate access support mechanisms.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/6/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/6/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to building access.
Legislation relating to building access.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/14/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/14/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Business contracts legislaton.
Business contracts legislaton.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broadband rule-making
Broadband rule-making
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC regulation of wholesale services.
PSC regulation of wholesale services.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
USF legislation.
USF legislation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $57,614.70 |
2009 July - December $56,290.86 |
2010 January - June $52,172.46 |
2010 July - December $37,744.47 |
Total $203,822.49 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 66.30 |
2009 July - December 30.15 |
2010 January - June 56.55 |
2010 July - December 27.50 |
Total 180.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 154.00 |
2009 July - December 124.65 |
2010 January - June 146.80 |
2010 July - December 98.00 |
Total 523.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities, and public utility accounting filing requirements.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 25% |
2009 July - December 40% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 18% |
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities, and public utility accounting filing requirements.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 25% |
2009 July - December 20% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: authority of the Public Service Commission over certain telecommunications utilities, telecommunications access charges, universal service fund contributions based on interconnected voice over Internet protocol service, tandem switching provider electronic call records, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 35% |
2010 July - December 35% |
Total 16% |
Relating to: authority of the Public Service Commission over certain telecommunications utilities, telecommunications access charges, universal service fund contributions based on interconnected voice over Internet protocol service, tandem switching provider electronic call records, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 35% |
2010 July - December 35% |
Total 16% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 25% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 10% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 10% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 30% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December 15% |
Total 11% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.