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.

TDS associates’ top travel destinations

Our associates share their favorite vacation spots from coast to coast – and beyond!

How TDS is meeting the growing demand for speed

As a new report shows demand for faster internet at an all-time high, TDS continues working to expand its fiber service footprint.

Three easy steps to switch to TDS Mobile

TDS is excited to bring mobile service to more communities across our service area.

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Learn how TDS can keep you connected in the home and at the office with Internet, TV, TDS Fiber, DVR and phone services and solutions.

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Traffic

There are so many influential bands by today’s standards that it’s easy to lose track of some over time. Many have been almost forgotten by modern generations, simply because their music doesn’t see much play. This Hall of Fame act is one you know, but likely couldn’t name a single track—or couldn’t, until Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 came out.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Gufs

No matter where you’re from, odds are you have a thriving local music scene (or had, at least, pre-pandemic). Today’s featured band is from my hometown—Milwaukee, Wisconsin and there’s always something fun about seeing local kids make it big. And the fact their music is good is simply icing on the cake.

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How (and why) to do a home inventory

Spending so much time at home has inspired many of us to binge shows like Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and The Home Edit and get control over the clutter. While you’re in an organizing mindset—or even if you’re happily […]

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Avicii

The new year brings more opportunity to listen to new music, revisit some old stuff, and jam out to your favorites. Today’s featured act, Avicii, probably fits all three categories for our musically diverse readers.

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Nashville bombing impacts for TDS customers in Tennessee

TDS phone services and 9-1-1 availability has been impacted by the bombing in Nashville. Get updates about service restoration efforts for those impacted in Tennessee.

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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; today we’re a rapidly growing technology company with 1.2 million residential and business connections.


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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