PX14A6G
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION
Submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)
     
1.
  Name of the Registrant:
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
 
   
2.
  Name of person relying on exemption:
Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.
 
   
3.
  Address of person relying on exemption:
6410 Poplar Avenue, Suite 900, Memphis, TN 38119
 
   
4.
  Written materials. Attach written material required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1):
 
   
 
  Exhibit 1: Amendment to Schedule 13D filed May 5, 2009
 
   
 
  Exhibit 2: Amendment to Schedule 13D filed May 5, 2009