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Winter is coming—and so is the end of the HBO/Cinemax half-price sale!

by Missy Kellor on July 6, 2017 0 comments

In all seriousness, it's probably the best time EVER to sign up for HBO or Cinemax. Both are half price (but only until the end of the month!) and, if you call now, you still have time to binge watch Game of Thrones before the new season begins!

•Security

You’ll wanna cry at the rise in ransomware

by Missy Kellor on June 21, 2017 1 comment

Last month’s WannaCry ransomware attack took the world by storm, making lots (and lots and lots) of people want to cry. While that particular attack has now come and gone, ransomware as type of malicious software isn’t going anywhere. Fortunately, there are four simple and consistent things you can do to be less vulnerable to ransomware.

•News

Take the guesswork out of your wireless internet with new Premium Wi-Fi

by Missy Kellor on June 16, 2017 0 comments

If you’re tired of constantly troubleshooting your Wi-Fi, give TDS Premium Wi-Fi a try when you call to order new TDS service or add TV to your account. It’s a new way to get the best Wi-Fi experience in every room in your house without the guesswork and troubleshooting.

•TDS TV

TDS TV customers: ABC Video On Demand is now available!

by Missy Kellor on June 15, 2017 0 comments

Get ready to binge watch, TDS TV customers—you now have access to all of ABC’s awesome video on demand catalog! No matter which programming tier you have, ABC content is available to watch 24/7 (no programming the DVR required). Find out how to get started.

•TDS Fiber

We lied: TWELVE Sun Prairie neighborhoods made goal

by Missy Kellor on June 13, 2017 4 comments

We told everyone that nine Sun Prairie, Wis. neighborhoods out of 25 made their registration goal...but by the time it was published, there were actually 12! Clearly you guys move as fast as our 1Gig internet speed :-).

•TDS TV

Esquire and Universal HD going off the air

by Missy Kellor on June 5, 2017 2 comments

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sadly we have no choice. Two channels—Esquire and Universal HD—are being pulled off the air by the programmer. Esquire is going off the air July 1, 2017 (channel 352/1352) and Universal HD is going dark on July 15, 2017 (channel 1182).

•Online Life

Weekly tech news roundup for May 26

by Missy Kellor on May 26, 2017 0 comments

This week: a new stretchy TV screen, the drone you've been looking for, new Nintendo offerings, and some pretty amazing workout clothes that puts bacteria to work. Also, check out a new way malware is making it into movie downloads, patent trolls will now have to work harder, and we've got some Friday fun too (if you have some time to spare today!).

•TDS Fiber

THREE Sun Prairie neighborhoods already made goal!

by Missy Kellor on May 22, 2017 4 comments

Wow—you guys didn’t waste any time, did you? It’s been only two weeks since we signed the paperwork to become the proud owners of the Sun Prairie Utility telecommunications’ assets. Yet, we already get to say congratulations to THREE neighborhoods!

•Online Life

Weekly tech news roundup May 19

by Missy Kellor on May 19, 2017 0 comments

This week: an updated Messenger is coming, Zelda's coming to your pocket, everyone's wondering how WannaCry hackers are going to get their money, and the iPad Mini may be going the way of the Dodo. Also, check out: new trailers for some geeky shows, an alarm your teenager needs, and get the scoop on the latest from Google and Amazon.

Alert: Caller ID spoofing still a popular scam

by Missy Kellor on May 18, 2017 4 comments

Caller ID is a brilliant piece of technology that lets you see who is calling before you pick up. (Seriously, who hasn’t used it to avoid a call from a telemarketer?) But, here’s what you might not know: the information displayed on Caller ID can be faked. Scammers spoof the information that appears on your phone’s display to trick you into thinking someone important is calling.

•Online Life

Weekly tech news roundup for May 12

by Missy Kellor on May 12, 2017 0 comments

This week: New Amazon Echos (which are taking over the world, BTW), self-healing roads, a new way to give your kids their allowance, and a wearable that might make you cry.

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