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•TDS Fiber

Fiber IS better, and here’s a video explaining why

by TDS Guest Author on September 6, 2018 0 comments

You hear a lot about how great fiber-optic technology is, but you might not understand why. Let’s put it this way: fiber means you’ll experience more. More speed, more bandwidth, and more reliability—but why don’t we just show you? In less than 3 minutes, you’ll understand why fiber is, quite simply, the best technology you can get.

•Online Life

Can you trust third-party bill pay sites?

by TDS Guest Author on August 10, 2018 0 comments

There are a lot of websites out there that promise to pay your bills on your behalf. In theory these services are a big time saver. In reality though, things might not go quite so smoothly.

•Online Life

It’s not too late to combat summer slide

by TDS Guest Author on August 7, 2018 0 comments

Break’s not over yet so there’s still time to battle the dreaded summer slide. We brainstormed with Tri 4 Schools to come up with ways to meld technology and activity to keep your kids engaged in both body and mind.

•TDS TV

Me TV HD and This TV launching in Southeastern, Wis.

by TDS Guest Author on August 1, 2018 2 comments

Two new channels are here! This TV is coming to channel 41, and Me TV is now available in crystal-clear high definition on channel 1019. These channel additions impact TDS TV customers in Burlington, Elk Horn, Johnson Creek, New Munster, Waterford, Watertown, Wind Lake, or Wheatland, Wisconsin. Find out more about these new choices in your lineup.

Make changes to your account more easily

by TDS Guest Author on July 16, 2018 0 comments

You have two new account features at your fingertips! Now you can make some simple changes and updates to your TDS online account—all without ever picking up your phone. Just hop online, log in to your account, and set up a recovery contact and update your contact preferences.

•Online Life

Live in the moment with mindfulness meditation

by TDS Guest Author on May 23, 2018 0 comments

An expert speaker recently came to our headquarters to speak about one idea for improving everyone’s health and wellbeing: mindfulness meditation. It’s more than just sitting cross legged and saying “om”—the image that comes to mind for many of us when we hear about meditation. It's a simple tactic you can use every day to improve your life.

•TDS TV

WPXG and WYDN ending HD feeds

by TDS Guest Author on April 24, 2018 0 comments

New Hampshire TDS TV customers: We were just notified that the HD feeds of both WPXG/Ion and WYDN/Independent will no longer be available effective immediately. This is due to a channel-sharing arrangement between Ion (WPXG) and Independent (WYDN) and technical broadcaster limitations.

•TDS TV

FOX Sports regional TV Everywhere launching in four states

by TDS Guest Author on March 30, 2018 0 comments

Starting March 30—just in time for the start of baseball season—TDS TV customers in Georgia, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Minnesota can now access their area’s FOX Sports regional networks on TV Everywhere! As long as you have FOX Sports Southeast, South, North, or Wisconsin in your channel lineup, you’re ready to start watching on the go. Find out how to tune in wherever you are!

Madison-area TDS TV customers: KSUN and Kids 4 are coming!

by TDS Guest Author on January 17, 2018 0 comments

Two Sun Prairie, Wis. Public, Education, and Government channels are coming to Madison-area TDS TV customers. KSUN and KIDS-4 will be available starting tomorrow, January 18 in both standard definition and high definition.

•TDS TV

WMUR staying in the New Hampshire TDS TV channel lineup

by TDS Guest Author on January 4, 2018 18 comments

Knowing how important this channel is to you, we worked with Hearst to reach an agreement to continue offering WMUR –ABC in New Hampshire (and its affiliated stations WMUR-MeTV on channel 10).

•Products

Vermont Lifeline Customers: Three important changes begin November 1

by TDS Guest Author on November 1, 2017 0 comments

The state of Vermont is making a number of changes to how they administer the Lifeline program. These updates will impact new applicants to the program, as well as those who must re-apply and re-certify for benefits. We have everything you need to know.

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