Exhibit 99

                  Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
                      301 South Westfield Road
                           P.O. Box 5158
                     Madison, Wisconsin  53705



   For Release:  Immediate

                  FCC Sets Aside TDS's Cellular License
           in Wisconsin RSA Number 8 Pending Result of Hearing

        February 4, 1994, Chicago, Illinois -- In a Memorandum Opinion
   and Order and Hearing Designation Order issued by the Federal
   Communications Commission ("FCC") on February 1, 1994, the FCC
   ordered a hearing to determine whether in a proceeding
   involving the application of La Star Cellular Telephone
   Company for an initial cellular license in a portion of the
   New Orleans Metropolitan Statistical Area, Telephone and Data
   Systems Inc.'s ("TDS's") 85.1%-owned subsidiary, United States
   Cellular Corporation, misrepresented facts to, lacked candor
   in its dealings with, or attempted to mislead the FCC.  The
   hearing will also determine, based on the evidence presented
   under that issue, whether TDS possesses the requisite
   character qualifications to retain its cellular license for
   the Wisconsin Rural Service Area ("RSA") Number 8.  TDS was
   granted interim authority to continue to operate the Wisconsin
   8 cellular system pending completion of the hearing.  In the
   event of an adverse finding, a monetary forfeiture is a
   possible alternative.  The Company's policy is not to discuss
   pending litigation matters.  The Company stated it is
   confident that it will prevail in the forthcoming hearing and
   will dispel any doubts the FCC may have as to these issues.

        TDS is a Chicago-based telecommunications company with
   established local telephone, cellular telephone and radio
   paging operations.  TDS strives to build value for its
   shareholders by providing excellent communications services in
   attractive, closely related segments of the telecommunications
   industry.  For additional information, please call Murray L.
   Swanson, TDS's Executive Vice President - Finance, at (312)
   630-1900.  Out-of-town media, please call collect.