TDS associates give back by partnering with the United Way

Thanks to our associates, the company raised $90,000 for the United Way to distribute throughout TDS communities.

Small Business Saturday: Tips to boost sales and strengthen community ties

Numbering over 33 million across the country, small businesses account for 99% of all U.S. businesses. Celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year, Small Business Saturday encourages Americans to get out in their communities and support local businesses by shopping small and dining locally. The day helps strengthen local […]

TDS honored as top workplace for Veterans

Company receives a gold certification in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative.

How TDS TV+ is the ultimate entertainment hub

Are you ready for a TV experience that seamlessly combines live programming and streaming apps, all in one convenient place? Fall brings with it the best assortment of TV shows, sports, and entertainment—and now is the perfect time to upgrade your home viewing experience without breaking the bank. TDS TV+ […]

Watch out for scams after natural disasters 

Severe weather events leave communities vulnerable — not just to physical damage, but to scammers looking to take advantage. 

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TDS donates $950 to JDRF for stolen bases

Before the team hit the field on Tuesday evening, May 30, 2017, TDS stepped to the pitcher’s mound to present a check to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for $950.

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New year will bring a new CEO to TDS

We wanted to make sure we shared the news here, in case you missed the official press release yesterday: our president and CEO Dave Wittwer, after 10 years in the role, will be retiring. Jim Butman, our current chief operating officer, will be taking over effective January 1, 2018.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Santana’s Supernatural

Backed by absolute mega-single “Smooth,” the album jumped into the forefront immediately upon release. The follow up single “Maria Maria” would also be a commercial success—which catapulted the album’s early sales. Now, some music fans agree the band is up there with the all-time greats, and some feel like they never had that ‘breakout’ smash hit album or single. Those who believed the latter, give this post, and this album, a once over (especially for only $5!).

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Weekly tech news roundup for May 26

This week: a new stretchy TV screen, the drone you’ve been looking for, new Nintendo offerings, and some pretty amazing workout clothes that puts bacteria to work. Also, check out a new way malware is making it into movie downloads, patent trolls will now have to work harder, and we’ve got some Friday fun too (if you have some time to spare today!).

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Rock Dog

Rock Dog, Get Out, and The Great Wall coming to TDS TV on Demand

TDS TV on Demand brings some of the biggest films of the year to your living room. First, for the whole family, check out the animated musical “Rock Dog.” Next, on the superhero front, there’s the latest Marvel blockbuster, “Logan,” which features Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine for a final outing. But there’s also a fantasy movie, a spiritual drama (and a tear jerker), plus a horror blockbuster and more!

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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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