TDS Connect offers low-cost option to those in need

TDS continues to offer up to 200 Mbps at a heavily discounted rate to help close the digital divide.

Hurricane Helene TDS updates

September 26 TDS is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Helene which we anticipate may impact a few TDS communities in the coming days. In addition to safeguarding supplies and equipment, we are encouraging our associates and any potentially impacted customers to follow the guidance of state and local officials. […]

Catch free previews of Great American Family, Outdoor & Sportsman Channels  

Looking for some fresh entertainment? TDS TV+ is offering exciting free previews of the Great American Family Channel and the Outdoor and Sportsman channels, giving you a chance to explore a variety of engaging content without any extra cost! The holidays might still be months away, but the Great American […]

Check out the new outage notification experience!

Unfortunately, sometimes service interruptions happen—but our new outage and troubleshooting page will help keep you in the loop.

Back-to-School Tech Guide 

Here are five tech gadgets to consider adding to your students’ back-to-school basket.  

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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.

Hurricane winds collapse TDS communications tower in Maine

A communications tower on the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabasset Valley, Maine was severely damaged by hurricane strength winds yesterday afternoon. The tower is owned by Somerset Telephone Company d/b/a TDS Telecom (TDS®) and hosts several cellular phone carriers, as well as other third party communication services. 

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Are you getting enough sleep?

Are you getting enough sleep? Some think sleep is a waste of time, including inventor Thomas Edison, whose light bulb has helped many of us burn the midnight oil. But in reality, sleep is incredibly important. A sleep expert recently visited TDS and we’re passing along her helpful tips for getting a good night’s rest.

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2019 Oscar drama and picks

Controversies are part of the Oscars and this years is no exception. Typically, though, it’s the nominees or winners, or perhaps the host that generates the controversies. This year, the Oscar show itself has already had plenty of drama! Get the scoop and see if you agree with our movie buffs’ picks for the top awards.

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Multi-factor authentication: an extra layer of safety

Billions of people worldwide were impacted by cyber attacks in 2018 (yes, BILLIONS). In fact, one report says 765 million became victims between April and June of last year alone. At this point it’s really not realistic to think it won’t happen to you. Chances are, it will—but that doesn’t mean you have to make it easy. Adding an extra layer of security to your accounts can help reverse those odds.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Taylor Swift

Fearless spawned five radio singles and has sold over 20 million copies to date. Not only that, but Swift has the distinction of being the youngest artist in history to have a year’s best-selling record, plus Fearless is the most awarded album in the history of country music. With credentials like that, it’s worth taking a listen.

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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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