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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 […]

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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.

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U.S. Flag Do’s and Don’ts

Flag Day is Friday, June 14, so here is a refresher course with the rules and guidelines for displaying the American flag. These guidelines came out of the U.S. Flag Code passed by Congress in 1942.

Who is TDS?

Maybe you’ve seen our trucks, spotted our ads, or read about us in your local paper—but those don’t really tell you who we are. Please, allow us to introduce ourselves. Hi, we’re TDS. We are a 50-year-old, family-run, communications company. Learn more about our history which says a lot about who we are today.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Grateful Dead

The most popular and iconic acts are typically those that top the charts over and over (and over) again. Today’s featured band might have had a hit or two, but is better known for being an eclectic, live jam favorite and an inspiration for so many younger artists.

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Marvelous movies arrive on TDS TV On Demand

School is out and summer is here! Now’s the perfect time to relax and enjoy some hot movies—including some giant blockbusters you’ll want to watch (or see again!). Check out what you can enjoy at home this month:

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Six issues surrounding youth and internet safety

It’s Internet Safety Month and, with new data showing kids spend upwards of 8 hours online each day, now’s the perfect time to get in the know about key issues that could impact your child. Our infographic highlights six dangers you and your children need to be aware of to stay safe.

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

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

Five tips to start the new year off right

Alert! Email phishing scheme hitting inboxes

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

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

U.S. Flag Do’s and Don’ts

Who is TDS?

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Grateful Dead

Marvelous movies arrive on TDS TV On Demand

Six issues surrounding youth and internet safety

Investing in our communities

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