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.

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.

Be thankful for great movies arriving on TDS TV On Demand

Daylight savings is over, but that’s okay—it just gives you more time to curl up and watch the great movies coming right to your living room. TDS TV On Demand has a great range of offerings this month, including movies perfect for watching as a family.

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Hallmark Christmas Movie bingo 2019

It may be Halloween, but today you can skip the tricks and enjoy a treat. No, it’s not candy, it’s our popular Hallmark Christmas Bingo! It’s back and better than ever (and, added bonus: has fewer calories than your favorite sweet and this will last the entire holiday season).

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Everclear

Today’s featured artist is considered a “nostalgia” act by many, but who says that needs to be negative? Afterglow provided Everclear with their first and only Grammy Award nomination, and it has sold nearly 5 million copies to date, making it their best-selling of all time. It may not be everything to everyone, but today it can be yours for only $3.

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Community rallies after fire

When a fire breaks out in an old wood building—destroying a popular community steakhouse and melting TDS equipment leaving residents without phone or internet service—what can a community do? In the case of Big Creek, Mississippi, the answer was “a lot.” Find out how the community chipped in to help make TDS’ restoration work go smoothly.

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The lowest of the low: charity scams

Arguably, charity scams are one of the ugliest kinds of fraud. By taking advantage of the kindness of others, scammers are stealing money intended to help those most in need—and people are very kind. With hundreds of billions of dollars donated every year, the less scrupulous try to benefit. During Charity Fraud Awareness Week, review six tips for making sure your money is having the most impact.

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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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