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“Obama phone”: a mix of truth and lies

by Missy Kellor on November 4, 2016 0 comments

We’ve gotten a bunch of calls lately from people wanting to know how they can get a free “Obama phone.” The trouble is, they can’t—the “Obama phone” program doesn’t exist. Get the truth and how to get real help if you need it.

World Series game time moved up!

by Missy Kellor on October 26, 2016 0 comments

In case you haven’t heard, tonight’s World Series game was bumped up. It will start at 7 EST/6 CDT/4 PST with the pregame show beginning a half hour before. Your onscreen guide may not reflect this last-minute change so grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack early!

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All in day’s work for this good samaritan

by Guest Blogger on October 7, 2016 0 comments

"I saw someone that needed help, so I helped them." "No big deal." "It was all in a day's work." This is how TDS Field Service Technician Gabriel (Gabe) Palma described the situation when asked how he helped a man and his wife stranded on the side of the road with their vehicle—their vehicle that was on fire. Get the story!

Savvy Spending: Get Professional Interior Design … For Less

by McLean Robbins on October 3, 2016 0 comments

Achieving a picture-perfect home isn't as far off as you may think, either. It doesn't always take big budget interior designers to create a space that you can love. We have six ways to get professional-quality interior design help ... for less.

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Has Congress finally answered the call?

by Guest Blogger on September 28, 2016 0 comments

U.S. House of Representatives is taking steps to eliminate rural call completion problems. Learn about this persistent issue and what is in the works to help consumers--including TDS customers--across the nation.

Your TDS TV User Interface Is Getting An Upgrade

by Guest Blogger on September 26, 2016 8 comments

TDS TV’s user interface is getting a whole new look. Don’t worry, your DVR, on-screen guide and remote will still… more...

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Fray

by Austin Krueger on September 20, 2016 0 comments

What if you start a band, sell a bunch of albums and become part of the mainstream, but critics don’t seem to think your music is worth listening to? How is it possible to be nominated for four Grammy Awards but all of your records have been a "C" type of rating? Today’s band has managed to do just that and today you can score their most popular album for $5.

Be on the lookout for two new phishing scams

by Missy Kellor on September 8, 2016 0 comments

No matter how hard you try, it seems like scammers get your email address. There’s lots of ways they manage to find it, and when they do, they start phishing and hope you fall for their lure.

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Lifeline phone assistance program being updated

by Guest Blogger on September 7, 2016 1 comment

If you use the Lifeline phone assistance program, watch your mail for the annual recertification process—there are some changes coming to nine states that TDS serves. Find out where the changes are happening and how to get more information.

Attention TDS phone customers: planned outage

by Guest Blogger on August 25, 2016 0 comments

Your phone service, including 911 usage, will be briefly interrupted on Aug. 27 at 3am MT, 4am CDT. TDS® will be conducting required maintenance on servers lasting approximately 2 minutes or less; some customers may experience the interruption for up to 15 minutes. You will not be able to make or receive calls during this period.

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TDS Volunteer of the Quarter

by Guest Blogger on August 24, 2016 0 comments

In May 2012, Aly Wolff, a friend of TDS Inc. staff accountant Jessica Hall, was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor in her liver. Jessica and her friend—along with Aly’s friends and family, gathered together to brainstorm a way to help. The result? An annual charitable event.

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