Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) 10-K 2016 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.:

(1)Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-188965),

(2)Registration Statement (Form S-3 No.333-190907),

(3)Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-211486),

(4)Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 33-64293),

(5)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-58127),

(6)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-105676),

(7)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-179702),

(8)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-179703),

(9)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-185143),

     (10)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-190330), and

     (11)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-197793);

of our report dated February 22, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership and Subsidiary included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Certified Public Accountants

Orlando, Florida

February 24, 2017