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Data Privacy Day: safeguard your personal information and digital footprint
            Today is International Data Privacy Day. While this might not be a holiday you’ll celebrate “Pinterest style” with a color-coordinated candy buffet or handmade cut-out cookies, it doesn’t mean it’s not important. In fact, it could be one of the most important holidays of the year.
            
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    Sports and family programming … everywhere!
            Watching live sports and family favorites just got easier. TDS TV now offers all of the Disney and ESPN networks on the go! Find out how to catch all the action.
            
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    Consumer alert: Phishing emails
            Customers are receiving emails which appear to be from TDS asking for account information. These emails are NOT from TDS and are a phishing attempt.
            
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    TDS Wisconsin Badger basketball statisticians
            Sporting statistics fascinate people and drive debates....but ever wonder who gathers this data? In the case of the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team, four TDS employees are part of the team behind the numbers. Find out what they do and why they love their second "jobs."
            
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    Landline reception still better than cell phones
            Thirty-two percent of cell phone owners do some pretty crazy things to improve their cell phone signal when trying to make a phone call indoors. Check out what people admit to doing and learn how easy it is to avoid acting like a Yogi or Keanu Reeves just to talk on the phone.
            
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    What’s showing on HBO® and Cinemax®
            Now that the busy-ness of the holidays is over, you can sit down, relax, and enjoy the great entertainment HBO® and Cinemax® have to offer. From new shows, returning favorites, and theatrical blockbusters—there’s a lot to watch (and, from January 9-11 it’s a FREE preview weekend for both channels!).
            
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    Showtime favorites back on the air
            Your favorite bold and brazen characters are back on the tube. Showtime is rolling out new seasons of “Shameless,” “House of Lies” and “Episodes” this January. 
            
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    In the spotlight: the Brainerd Lakes area
            If you head about two hours north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, you'll find three communities served by TDS—Pequot Lakes, Brainerd, and Breezy Point. All three cities offer year-round natural beauty, interesting festivals, and lots of interesting things to see.
            
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    One trans-Atlantic telegraph cable started it all
            In the last 156 years we've gone from laying a telegraph cable to having phone service, the Internet, smart phones, and even connected "smart" homes (all over the world!). Check out what it took to make the first trans-Atlantic cable happen (hint: it took a few tries) and get a little more interesting telecom history to boot!
            
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    TDS helps local communities this holiday season
            TDS employees are helping the communities we serve by chipping in on local events and giving back in many ways to help make the holidays brighter. Find out what we've been up to!
            
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