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Breaking Bad lawyer in new spin-off series

by Guest Blogger on February 5, 2015 0 comments

Don’t make any plans for Feb. 8-9. Remember Saul Goodman, the wily lawyer who kept Walter White and a bunch of other villains out of jail on “Breaking Bad”? Well, he’s back with his own television show, “Better Call Saul,” on AMC.

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Dave’s favorite tailgate recipe: Halftime Strata

by Guest Blogger on January 26, 2015 0 comments

We received so many positive comments and notes about TDS President and CEO Dave Wittwer's Turkey Stuffing recipe last year, Dave is sharing another family favorite—just in time for the big game.

Six ways to manage your email account

by Guest Blogger on January 24, 2015 30 comments

Email can be a wonderful thing, but managing the constant flow into your inbox can be a challenge. We've got six tips for staying on top of your email and a helpful how-to for setting up email folders in TDS' new platform.

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TDS Wisconsin Badger basketball statisticians

by Guest Blogger on January 15, 2015 0 comments

Sporting statistics fascinate people and drive debates....but ever wonder who gathers this data? In the case of the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team, four TDS employees are part of the team behind the numbers. Find out what they do and why they love their second "jobs."

Landline reception still better than cell phones

by Guest Blogger on January 12, 2015 1 comment

Thirty-two percent of cell phone owners do some pretty crazy things to improve their cell phone signal when trying to make a phone call indoors. Check out what people admit to doing and learn how easy it is to avoid acting like a Yogi or Keanu Reeves just to talk on the phone.

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What’s showing on HBO^® and Cinemax^®

by Guest Blogger on January 8, 2015 0 comments

Now that the busy-ness of the holidays is over, you can sit down, relax, and enjoy the great entertainment HBO^® and Cinemax^® have to offer. From new shows, returning favorites, and theatrical blockbusters—there’s a lot to watch (and, from January 9-11 it’s a FREE preview weekend for both channels!).

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Showtime favorites back on the air

by Guest Blogger on January 7, 2015 0 comments

Your favorite bold and brazen characters are back on the tube. Showtime is rolling out new seasons of “Shameless,” “House of Lies” and “Episodes” this January.

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Fitness and Wellness Inspiration for 2015

by Guest Blogger on January 2, 2015 0 comments

Every year, many of us take a wellness assessment through work or through our health care provider. To some this may seem like a just an ordinary task, but to others it can serve as a wake-up call. TDS Data Architect, Sally G., is one of those people and she shares her story in hopes of inspiring you if you're looking to make changes in your wellness and fitness routine (or lack thereof!).

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One trans-Atlantic telegraph cable started it all

by Guest Blogger on December 23, 2014 0 comments

In the last 156 years we've gone from laying a telegraph cable to having phone service, the Internet, smart phones, and even connected "smart" homes (all over the world!). Check out what it took to make the first trans-Atlantic cable happen (hint: it took a few tries) and get a little more interesting telecom history to boot!

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TDS helps local communities this holiday season

by Guest Blogger on December 18, 2014 0 comments

TDS employees are helping the communities we serve by chipping in on local events and giving back in many ways to help make the holidays brighter. Find out what we've been up to!

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Guardians of the Galaxy debuts on Video on Demand

by Guest Blogger on December 8, 2014 0 comments

The roster of new movies is not large this week, but it contains one of the year’s best - Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Also, watch for the conclusion of several television staples, including “Sons of Anarchy,” “The Newsroom” and “White Collar.”

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