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Online gaming: an overlooked potential security risk

By on January 18, 2019 in Security
If you, or someone in your family, enjoy the super-popular online games be warned: there are real-life security risks at play in online gaming. There have been hacks involving Fortnite, Town of Salem, and Fallout 76. Epic Games offers some easy steps gamers can take to keep their information private.
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Nexstar impacted customers: Update and ABC & CW viewing ideas

By on January 17, 2019 in News
 We want to make sure you know alternative ways for catching any shows you might miss on either ABC or CW while the channels are dark (which we hope is only temporary!). We also wanted to give you a quick update on where things stand.
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TDS CEO speaks about continuing negotiations with Nexstar

By on January 15, 2019 in News
Jim Butman, TDS’ President and CEO speaks directly to customers about the dispute with Nexstar Media Group. Jim thanks customers for their support as TDS continues negotiations with Nexstar.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Jimmy Buffett

By on January 15, 2019 in Online Life
If you like country, folk rock, pop, or simply being on an island, Jimmy Buffett has something for you. This is a great place to start in his catalog if you haven’t listened to one start to finish before. And for $7 bucks, how can you beat that?
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Award-winning dramas, spooky favorites arrive on TDS TV on Demand

By on January 14, 2019 in News, TDS TV, TV
From hard-hitting dramas to kid-friendly thrill rides, this month’s TDS TV movies on demand are by no means lacking. Let’s take a look at the best movies coming to you this January.
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Nexstar Channel Negotiation Update

By on January 10, 2019 in News
As you most likely know, TDS® is taking a stand against Nexstar Media Group. We apologize that you’re in the middle of our contract dispute. We know it’s an inconvenience for you so thanks for hanging in there. Although there’s a lot of frustration out there (and rightly so!), there’s also a lot of support for what we’re doing.
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Top 10 FAQs about the Nexstar dispute

By on January 9, 2019 in News
We said no to Nexstar’s request for an unreasonable rate increase. As a result, our contract to carry their channels in some of the areas we serve expired and we were forced to take channels down. Here are the answers to questions customers ask the most about the negotiations and channel takedowns.
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5 Podcasts to start the new year off right

By on January 9, 2019 in Online Life
January 1st brings a feeling of excitement for many people—after all, “new year, new you” right? The beginning of a new year is a great time set new goals and work towards building a better life, but self-improvement doesn’t stop there. You have to keep putting in effort and working towards those goals if you really want to see a “new you” come December 31st.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Garth Brooks

By on January 8, 2019 in News
While he was discovered nearly immediately, it took Troyal Brooks a couple years to decide to go by Garth and make the move to Nashville. His first album dropped in 1989 to significant acclaim—but it was his second record, No Fences that really put him on the map.
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TDS delivers letter to FCC about Nexstar negotiation

By on January 4, 2019 in News
In a letter delivered to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai and his fellow commissioners today, TDS outlined numerous retransmission negotiation objections and highlighted concerns TDS customers are currently experiencing by the egregious negotiation tactics by Nexstar Media Group.
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