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TDS employees select charities for donations in the company’s golden year

By on May 20, 2019 in News
To celebrate 50 years of service, Telephone and Data Systems, TDS’ parent company, is supporting communities across the U.S. through its 50 for 50 Golden Year of giving initiative. The company is donating a total of $50,000 to 22 charities! Several organizations nominated by TDS employees have already received donations.
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TDS bringing 1Gig broadband to Idaho

By on May 16, 2019 in News
Big news! TDS announces plans to build a fiber-to-the-home network in Idaho’s fast-growing Coeur d’Alene area.  The fiber network will ultimately connect more than 42,000 homes and businesses across Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, and Rathdrum. Get the full story.
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Changes rolling out for Lifeline

By on April 4, 2019 in News, Products
If you use, or are thinking of applying to Lifeline, you should know about some important changes coming to the program. The government recently began a multi-year transition to a centralized system for processing Lifeline applications and renewals. This new system is called the Lifeline National Verifier. Learn more about the changes and how it will impact you.
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Which face is real?

By on March 27, 2019 in News
When you see a picture of a person, you probably feel pretty confident you can spot something real or something Photoshopped—and you might.But there’s a big difference between spotting a touched up photo vs. one that’s been created by a computer that looks completely real. Test yourself and find out how to tell the difference.
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Watch Oscar nominees + great family flicks

By on March 11, 2019 in News, TDS TV
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 on March 8, 2019 in News
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 on February 28, 2019 in News
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 on February 26, 2019 in News
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 on February 15, 2019 in News
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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Agreement reached with Nexstar

By on February 1, 2019 in News, Online Life, TDS TV
Great news! TDS has reached a new multi-year agreement with Nexstar Media Group to bring their channels back to our lineup. Learn how to safely restart your set-top boxes to start watching.
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