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Ice and snow impacts to TDS communities

by TDS Guest Author on February 18, 2021 0 comments

The ice and storm conditions in parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana are impacting, or are anticipated to impact, TDS service and response times. We are ready and prepared to respond where it is safe for our teams to do so, however, some repair work and installations may be delayed due to local weather conditions.

3 Steps Toward Brand-Worthy Customer Service

by TDS Guest Author on December 28, 2020 0 comments

Google “customer service horror story” and you have 211 million results to choose from. On the more positive side of… more...

10 commandments of kitchen etiquette in the workplace

by TDS Guest Author on September 11, 2020 0 comments

If you work in an office with a break room/kitchenette, you’ve probably got stories to tell. And with a 20%… more...

How to renew your Lifeline benefits

by Guest Blogger on December 11, 2018 7 comments

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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Work holiday party etiquette

by Guest Blogger on November 28, 2018 0 comments

Tis the season to be jolly, but when it comes to holiday parties for your work, it’s important to keep proper etiquette in mind. Here are five tips to help you navigate these treacherous waters.

Why am I not getting full 1 Gig?

by Guest Blogger on August 8, 2018 9 comments

While TDS Fiber provides one of the fastest home internet connections available, here are some ways to ensure you’re maximizing the potential of your internet speed. Get three tips.

7 must-have gadgets for college students

by Guest Blogger on July 30, 2018 0 comments

Stores across the country are starting to roll out their back-to-school inventories, signaling the end of summer is near. If you or someone you know is getting ready to head off to college, here are some gadgets you may want to add to your shopping list:

Control what your kids watch this summer through Parental Locks

by Guest Blogger on June 8, 2018 1 comment

School’s out for summer, which means you may not always be in the same room as your kids when they’re watching TV. The good news is you can still make sure they’re not tuning into something you wish they wouldn’t thanks to TDS TV’s parental controls.

What’s Up With My Wi-Fi?

by Guest Blogger on May 16, 2018 20 comments

Every day I speak with TDS customers from around the country who have questions about how their Internet service works. Our mission today, should you choose to join me, is to explain some common misconceptions regarding wireless technology and arm you with some of the tools you can use to combat them.

How to make every day Earth Day

by Guest Blogger on April 20, 2018 0 comments

How long it takes for a plastic water bottle to decompose? Believe it or not, it takes 450 years or more. In 2017, the average American used 167 plastic water bottles, but only recycled 38 of them. Since plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose, these bottles and other forms of plastic waste find their way into oceans and landfills across the globe, endangering the lives of humans and wildlife alike.

Look before you log in

by TDS Security Team on April 18, 2018 0 comments

The expression “look before you leap” encourages you to think of possible consequences before you act. In the digital age, that turn of phrase arguably could be changed to: look before you log in. There's a new batch of login scams making the rounds—can you spot what's real and what's fake? Learn what to look for to avoid this trickery.

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