Your Paramount+ with Showtime subscription just got bigger

Looking for your next weekend binge, movie night pick, or big game? TDS TV+ customers who subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime now get Paramount+ Premium included at no additional cost. That means your subscription doesn’t end with the premium channels you watch directly on your TV through TDS TV+. You […]

Changing your TDS recovery contact and username

Whether you’re a long-time customer or new to TDS (welcome!), we want to pass along a few tips and tricks about managing your TDS account. Following these steps will only take a few minutes but will ensure you can always quickly and easily log in and make any needed updates—resetting […]

Winter Weather Outlook: Forecasts and safety tips

Fall may have just arrived, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the impact of winter weather. Whether you’re in for severe storms or a mild couple of months, it’s always smart to know the forecast ahead of time. The National Weather Service outlook for the 2026-2027 winter […]

TDS helps schools recover after tornado

Working quickly in the aftermath of the storm, TDS teams helped ensure critical communications services were back in place.

TDS Open reaches new heights with historic donations to two nonprofits

What happens when passionate associates, fantastic vendors, and generous sponsors come together for a good cause? For TDS Telecom, it means making history. The 2026 TDS Open charity golf event raised a record-breaking $308,000, marking the largest charitable contribution in the event’s history. Held at University Ridge Golf Course in […]

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Put the brakes on car scams

You can buy practically anything online (seriously, what CAN’T you buy online?), but when purchasing a big-ticket item like a used car, you need to be extra careful. The FTC is reporting that scammers are taking customers for a ride by “selling” vehicles they don’t have or don’t own.

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Government impostor scams are on the rise

Odds are good you’ve gotten the calls that seem to be from the Social Security Administration—or the IRS, or Medicare, or any number of other official agencies. Except, as soon as the caller threatens you or demands that you pay them with a gift card or by wiring money, you should know it’s a scam.Last year, in fact, the FTC warned us all about the rise in government scams. Now they have new data—and a new way to see the data—to prove it.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Lil Nas X

If you’ve somehow been sheltered away from all pop culture the last few months, maybe you missed Lil Nas X’s crazy blend of rap and country. His first hit started with social media and became embroiled in controversy—which only pushed him to further success and visibility. His follow-up release of an extended play album is an interesting blend of hip hop, country and a little punk rock. For less than $4, it’s worth a listen.

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Shazam! New movies hit TDS TV On Demand

It’s hot outside, so cool your heels on your couch by pulling up a great movie. TDS TV On Demand has a wide range of options from comedy and horror, to super hero and family flicks. Check out what you (and your kids) should watch.

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Two more 50th anniversary charitable donations

June marks the halfway point in the TDS 50 for 50 Golden Year of Giving initiative. The funds are being given to charities nominated and chosen by employees from all of the companies. In May we told about about three of the TDS-selected charities that were awarded funds, and we’re pleased to share that two more have been added to list of winners!

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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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