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Mark is a manager of communications for TDS Telecom. Prior to TDS, he worked for 10 years as a journalist and four years in local government. When he's not writing blogs, you might find him at a live music venue, bike trail or baseball stadium. Mark lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Jordan and Pippin (his wife and cat -- not the Chicago Bulls legends).

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Nampa, Idaho associate named TDS Volunteer of the Quarter

Pamela Hayn has assisted numerous nonprofits in the region either on her personal time or in her role with TDS.

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TDS program provides paid time off for volunteerism

Be Good Citizens program is part of TDS’ commitment to helping the areas we serve.

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Sun outages may impact your TV signal

This spring, solar satellite interference is expected from the last week of February through the first few weeks of March.

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TDS wins Business of the Year award

Company's community-focused efforts and 'small town values' recognized by Hayden (Idaho) Chamber of Commerce.

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Wisconsin resident celebrates 40 years at TDS

Kevin Boehnen has seen dramatic changes in the industry since he started on Jan. 30, 1984.

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Awards pour in for TDS in 2023

As TDS continued working to expand fiber services across the country, the company was proud to win several awards at the local and national levels in 2023.

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TDS holds second annual Week of Giving

One of the company’s core values is giving back to the communities it serves through TDS Cares initiatives.

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Protect yourself from fraud this holiday season

The Federal Trade Commission offers advice on how to avoid falling victim to scams while online shopping.

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TDS Telecom presents Most Valuable Educator Award

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin school counselor surprised at all-school assembly.

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Looking for college sports on the Peacock app? TDS TV+ makes it easy

NBC’s Peacock app features exclusive Big Ten basketball games all season long.

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TDS Telecommunications delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of rural and suburban communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services.

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