Planned TDS service outages in Ruidoso, New Mexico overnight Jan. 15-16

Ruidoso-area customers: As part of our overall infrastructure restoration, TDS technicians must complete fiber splicing work to finalize connections to our new permanent equipment hub. This may result in a brief interruption of your TDS services in the overnight hours starting tonight. TDS will perform the necessary maintenance overnight January […]

Don’t click that link! Beware of text message scams

Text message scams are now one of the top ways fraudsters steal personal information, with over $10 billion obtained from victims.

Five tips to start the new year off right

The start of 2025 is a great opportunity to reset, refocus, and prepare for success.

Alert! Email phishing scheme hitting inboxes

Always think twice about account threats, don’t click links, and make sure the “from” email address matches the sender’s name.

TDS Whole Home Wi-Fi: A better way to stay connected

It’s time to say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones and hello to seamless connectivity.

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

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.

Free trial of SHOWTIME until April 19

Great news! Enjoy a free trial of SHOWTIME® from now until April 19, compliments of SHOWTIME® and TDS.

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Immunize yourself against coronavirus scams

UPDATED! The best way to avoid a scam is to know the red flags. This means it’s never too soon to get immunized against the current strain of malicious tricks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Word Health Organization (WHO), the Better Business Bureau (and more) are spreading the word.

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Get better Wi-Fi coverage with Wi-Fi+

Check out our new, incredibly easy to use, mesh network service called TDS Wi-Fi+. Unlike a single point router or modem, Wi-Fi+ is a mesh network that broadcasts wireless signals from multiple places your home, providing a full blanket of coverage—plus it offers a variety of fantastic control features you’ve been looking for.

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COVID-19 customer update

TDS is committed to offering reliable, resilient communications service to our customers, in good times and in times of crisis. We’d like to share our operations support and business continuity strategy with you, so you can rest assured your service is supported.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Gorillaz, Plastic Beach

Plastic Beach debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. and U.K. charts alike. The unique collaborations make every song almost sound like you’re hearing a whole different band. Listen and you’ll understand why now this one is considered one of the best in the decade.

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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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