Medford has much to offer—after all, it’s the home of Tombstone Pizza and the gorgeous Chequamegon National Forest is nearby. But, from a TDS perspective it’s also quite unique. Medford is part of the Midway Telephone Company exchange, which was among the first 10 Wisconsin companies acquired by TDS. You could say that Medford is part of the foundation TDS was built upon. Read More

As the days grow shorter and fall turns to winter, people begin to flock to Monticello, Minn., a TDS and… more... Read More

Remember when you got your first HD television in your home and it felt like you just stepped into a new world of home entertainment? By now you may have heard that your HDTV you fell in love with is no longer the latest and greatest. Should you consider making the jump to Ultra high-definition TV? There are three factors you should consider before you head to the store. Read More

Writing useful emails goes beyond a simple productivity tip—communicating quickly and efficiently is the key to staying nimble in business and life. Sometimes quick communication means getting up and talking face-to-face or picking up the phone. Other times, it means putting a little more thought into your email subject line before hitting “send.” Learn five, easy to use and intuitive subject line prefixes that could potentially save you lots of time and streamline your email management process. Read More

After wildfires burned in Northern California, TDS was one of the first utility companies allowed back in the area. Not only did we check to see that phone and Internet services were working, one of our Field Services managers made sure one gentleman, who hadn't evacuated, got the food and water he needed. Read More

Be a savvy spender of your time, not just your money. Find efficiencies in your daily routine, such as paying bills online. It'll save you time and the cost of checks and stamps. Learn about the 8 different ways you can pay your TDS bill, including 3 time-saving (and environmentally-friendly) electronic payment options. Read More

Good news! We're receiving grant funding to improve high-speed Internet service in some of the most remote areas we serve in California. We're also making big progress on our American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects in Minnesota, Indiana, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. Read More

TDS Employee Nicole Joraanstad is going for gold! And, TDS will be backing her throughout the upcoming trials all the way to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. For the second Olympics in a row, TDS is sponsoring Nicole and her U.S. curling team. Read More

In conversation, most people will talk and spend most of their mental energy thinking only about what they are going to say next, rather than really listening to others. It's shame because active listening, where you are truly concentrating on what someone else is saying, is a powerful way to build concentration and connect with others in a meaningful way. You can learn to be a better listener by doing one simple thing—being silent for a single second. Read More

Blue Ridge, Georgia, a TDS service area,is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountain range. Get to know this gorgeous community and find out why it's one of the most popular spots in Georgia. Read More