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TDS TV premium channel feeds changing

By on March 1, 2019 in TDS Fiber, TDS TV
We’re streamlining the premium channel lineup to match the time zones where TDS TV Customers live. Find out what's changing so you can update any schedule recordings so you won't miss a thing!
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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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HBO and Cinemax on sale for 50% off

By on February 27, 2019 in TDS Fiber, TDS TV
Don’t miss the final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones (it starts this Friday!) and explore the new martial-arts drama, Warrior, on Cinemax by subscribing today to both of these great channels for half the price. Check out original series and movies and add both HBO and Cinemax to your TDS TV package and pay half price.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: R.E.M.

By on February 26, 2019 in Online Life
R.E.M. is one of those bands where maybe you feel you don’t know them, or only know the hits, but then you realize how many songs you can sing along to. This definitely isn’t your parent’s version of R.E.M. If you’re accustomed to what you heard on previous records, this is a major departure—and not in a bad way!
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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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Spring sun outages could impact your video signal

By on February 25, 2019 in TDS Fiber, TDS TV
Twice a year, all television customers (not just TDS TV customers) may experience some degree of television interference due to sun outages. This spring, the solar satellite interference is expected from about February 25 until March 12. What are sun outages? Click to read more.
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Are you getting enough sleep?

By on February 22, 2019 in Online Life
Are you getting enough sleep? Some think sleep is a waste of time, including inventor Thomas Edison, whose light bulb has helped many of us burn the midnight oil. But in reality, sleep is incredibly important. A sleep expert recently visited TDS and we're passing along her helpful tips for getting a good night's rest.
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2019 Oscar drama and picks

By on February 22, 2019 in Online Life
Controversies are part of the Oscars and this years is no exception. Typically, though, it’s the nominees or winners, or perhaps the host that generates the controversies. This year, the Oscar show itself has already had plenty of drama! Get the scoop and see if you agree with our movie buffs' picks for the top awards.
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Multi-factor authentication: an extra layer of safety

By on February 21, 2019 in Security
Billions of people worldwide were impacted by cyber attacks in 2018 (yes, BILLIONS). In fact, one report says 765 million became victims between April and June of last year alone. At this point it’s really not realistic to think it won’t happen to you. Chances are, it will—but that doesn’t mean you have to make it easy. Adding an extra layer of security to your accounts can help reverse those odds.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Taylor Swift

By on February 19, 2019 in Online Life
Fearless spawned five radio singles and has sold over 20 million copies to date. Not only that, but Swift has the distinction of being the youngest artist in history to have a year’s best-selling record, plus Fearless is the most awarded album in the history of country music. With credentials like that, it's worth taking a listen.
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