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Snow craziness doesn’t stop TDS techs

By on February 28, 2019 in News
While schools and offices close, flights cancel, and states of emergency get declared due to weather, TDS field service technicians (FSTs) keep working. Despite frigid temperatures and multiple feet of snow, our field service technicians are out providing our customers with quality service every day. Even when their own homes are impacted by severe weather, our FST’s prioritize their work for TDS.
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Celebrating Black History Month: famous inventors

By on February 15, 2019 in News
Since 1976, Black History Month has been designated to remember the contributions of people of the African Diaspora. Today, we'll take a look at the contributions of a few African American inventors that paved the way for telecommunications and broadband technology.
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The best commercials from the big game

By on February 4, 2019 in Online Life
This year, a 30 second ad during the Super Bowl LIII cost advertisers $5.25 million—and in many cases the ads are more talked about than the game! In case you missed them, or just want to see them again, here are some of the most memorable ads of the 2019 Super Bowl.
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Data Privacy Day

By on January 28, 2019 in News
In 2018, there were multiple headlines about data mining and privacy breaches. If you were lucky, you weren’t impacted—this time.… more...
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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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Be cautious of new smart toys

By on December 27, 2018 in News, Online Life, Security
Did your child find a smart toy under the Christmas tree this year? If so, you might want to consider a few cyber security factors before your child plays with their new toy.
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In the spirit of holiday giving

By on December 21, 2018 in News
A dozen non-profit organizations received hundreds of dollars in gift cards, barrels of food, boxes of toys, pet supplies, and… more...
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Easy recipes for holiday parties

By on December 17, 2018 in Online Life
No one wants to be the one who shows up empty handed or with something store bought for a holiday gathering. Instead of being that person, use one (or more) of these five dishes to be the talk of the potluck. No matter what type of dish you’ve been tasked with, we have an easy recipe for you.
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TDS TV customers: Stream FREE holiday hits thanks to Stingray

By on December 12, 2018 in Online Life, TDS TV
Get in the holiday spirit with a little help from TDS TV and Stingray Music. Thanks to Stingray, you can stream commercial-free holiday music right from your computer, television, or mobile device as part of your TDS TV Expanded or Expanded Plus programming package. The best part is that this gift comes at no extra cost to you.
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How to renew your Lifeline benefits

By on December 11, 2018 in How-To’s, Products
If you use the Lifeline program to stay connected to your family and friends, there are changes coming to the renewal process you need to know about. Every 12 months, Lifeline participants have to recertify that they qualify for this benefit. TDS is now partnering with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to help make that process even easier.
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