• News
Updates and new from TDS.
How (and why) to do a home inventory
Great family movies
We scoured the interwebs for ideas and also asked TDS employees to share their thoughts. The result is this one-stop-shop list of great movies you can enjoy with your family (or by yourself!). Which ones do you love? And which ones have you forgotten about or haven’t given a try?
Read More
Cheap Tunes Tuesday: A Twisted Christmas
There's a Christmas album that's a little outside of the box and unusual, but in a good way. A Twisted Christmas is an album of absolute classic Christmas songs played in a heavy metal style—with a few lyrical changes along the way. Critics seemed skeptical at first but were stunned by how much they loved the harder interpretations of the traditional carols. Give this fun one a try today!
Read More
Helping make Thanksgiving brighter
We're matching up to $2,500 to help bring Thanksgiving meals to those in need in Stoughton, Oregon, and McFarland, Wisconsin. Learn how you can help!
Read More
Shopping safely online during a pandemic
As the holiday season approaches, millions of consumers are considering a variety of options for shopping during these unprecedented times—including online, of course. With scams popping up everywhere, consumers must remember to take certain precautions to protect themselves. Get a helpful list of tips.
Read More
Stay home and watch great movies on TDS TV Video On Demand
With all of us spending time at home, there’s never been a better time to watch some great new movies! Kick back and take a peek at everything you and your family can enjoy right from your couch.
Read More
TDS employee saves Vermont family’s Thanksgiving
More than 1.5 million hits, 20,000 likes, 1,500 comments and dozens of TV news stories airing coast-to-coast—Eric Lever, TDS field service technician in Ludlow, Vermont, is a bit of a media star. A post on Facebook about how Eric and the fire department where he volunteers saved Thanksgiving for a family has gone viral for good reason.
Read More
Straight-line winds impact TDS services in parts of Tennessee
Following the straight-line winds that came through West Tennessee over the weekend, TDS Telecom customers in parts of Parsons, Decaturville, and Scotts Hill were impacted but now services have been fully restored. Read the latest, and final, update.
Read More
Community rallies after fire
When a fire breaks out in an old wood building—destroying a popular community steakhouse and melting TDS equipment leaving residents without phone or internet service—what can a community do? In the case of Big Creek, Mississippi, the answer was “a lot.” Find out how the community chipped in to help make TDS' restoration work go smoothly.
Read More
The lowest of the low: charity scams
Arguably, charity scams are one of the ugliest kinds of fraud. By taking advantage of the kindness of others, scammers are stealing money intended to help those most in need—and people are very kind. With hundreds of billions of dollars donated every year, the less scrupulous try to benefit. During Charity Fraud Awareness Week, review six tips for making sure your money is having the most impact.
Read More