TDS embarking on major upgrades in rural areas

Through E-ACAM program and private investment, TDS is doubling down on improving rural broadband.

TDS Telecom surpasses 1 million fiber addresses

Milestone cements company as a national fiber leader.

As TDS continues upgrades, call us for a customized account review

From the recent launch of TDS Mobile to our efforts to increase internet speeds, TDS is constantly working to upgrade our service. See what’s available in your area and how much you can save!

Why TDS fiber beats other providers

Other local providers may say they offer “fiber,” but often simply add fiber to their existing cable lines, leading to lower upload speeds.

F-Secure, TDS Telecom launch powerful scam protection service

The enhanced cybersecurity features in the TDS Internet Security Suite comes as online scams are exploding in volume and sophistication.

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10 museums to check out in TDS communities

Today is International Museum Day, a day aimed to raise awareness about museums as an important avenue to learn more about other cultures and communities. They’re also a way to have some good, educational fun! TDS, a company dedicated to […]

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Jon Pardi

Jon’s sound on this album was described a Garth Brooks and Randy Travis hybrid—probably the biggest compliment you can give a newer artist in the genre. Rolling Stone had it in the top ten of their top county albums of 2016, and Jon won New Artist of the Year at the 2017 CMAs. Kick the dirt off your boots and give it a try!

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FTC: Watch out for romance scams

It’s never too late to find love, and lots of dating sites and apps are there to help. But scammers are out to steal your heart, too…and then steal your money. This Older Americans Month, let’s talk about romance scams. These can happen when someone makes a fake profile on dating sites, apps and social media.

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TDS’ own search and rescue heroes

TDS is proud of how our associates give back—and in the case of Chad R., he is giving back with the help of his dogs. Not only is Chad a reserve officer with the Mt. Juliet Police Department when he’s not at his day job, he and his pups volunteer to do search and rescue work. Learn more about this TDS hero.

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Business metrics that matter

There are numerous schools of thought on how an owner should run their business. Some focus on sales technique. Others focus on marketing and social media. Still others highlight product quality and innovation, while some rely on data-driven decision-making. As […]

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Investing in our communities

It’s our mission to create a better world by providing high-quality communication services—connecting people and businesses, supporting education, and strengthening communities. We started with a handful of telephone companies in small and rural communities; with 1.1 million residential and business connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services.


In addition to serving customers, TDS takes a vested interest in the growth and success of our communities. From hands-on volunteering to in-kind and direct financial support, we believe in giving back. In fact, community involvement is so imperative to our core beliefs that TDS has a “Be Good Citizens” program, which provides our associates with 16 hours of paid volunteer time every year.

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