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Watch Oscar nominees + great family flicks

by TDS Guest Author on March 11, 2019 0 comments

This month you can watch three Oscar winning films—plus lots of fun blockbusters and fantastic family options to boot! Grab your remote and get watching because you’ve got a lot to movies to enjoy.

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Why everyone should celebrate International Women’s Day

by Missy Kellor on March 8, 2019 0 comments

It’s International Women’s Day! There are probably many people who might think that International Women's Day is only for women. Those people would be wrong. TDS’ own Women in Technology (WIT) employee resource group is encouraging everyone (yes, everyone!) to participate in International Women's Day activities.

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Snow craziness doesn’t stop TDS techs

by Guest Blogger on February 28, 2019 0 comments

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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Hurricane winds collapse TDS communications tower in Maine

by TDS Guest Author on February 26, 2019 0 comments

A communications tower on the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabasset Valley, Maine was severely damaged by hurricane strength winds yesterday afternoon. The tower is owned by Somerset Telephone Company d/b/a TDS Telecom (TDS®) and hosts several cellular phone carriers, as well as other third party communication services.

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Celebrating Black History Month: famous inventors

by Guest Blogger on February 15, 2019 0 comments

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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Data Privacy Day

by Guest Blogger on January 28, 2019 0 comments

In 2018, there were multiple headlines about data mining and privacy breaches. If you were lucky, you weren’t impacted—this time.… more...

Award-winning dramas, spooky favorites arrive on TDS TV on Demand

by TDS Guest Author on January 14, 2019 0 comments

From hard-hitting dramas to kid-friendly thrill rides, this month’s TDS TV movies on demand are by no means lacking. Let’s take a look at the best movies coming to you this January.

Be cautious of new smart toys

by Guest Blogger on December 27, 2018 0 comments

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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Tech savvy teens get a boost from TDS

by Missy Kellor on December 26, 2018 0 comments

When TDS was presented with an opportunity to help the next generation build their technology skills, the company went all-in. TDS is a proud sponsor of Maydm, a Madison, Wisconsin-based group dedicated to providing girls and youth of color with skill-based training for the tech sector.

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In the spirit of holiday giving

by Guest Blogger on December 21, 2018 0 comments

A dozen non-profit organizations received hundreds of dollars in gift cards, barrels of food, boxes of toys, pet supplies, and… more...

TDS Fiber: how we’re building in your neighborhood

by Missy Kellor on December 20, 2018 41 comments

We're bringing fiber-optic connections and TDS TV to new communities! If your neighborhood is on the list, you might have gotten a TDS Fiber door hanger or seen (and heard) some Ditch Witch trucks in your neighborhood. But how DO we install that fiber? Let us demystify the process.

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