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.

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Weekly tech news roundup for August 4

This week: Apple had great sales report as people anticipate the new iPhone release, Giphy will be testing sponsored GIFs, say goodbye to the original Paint, and more!

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Happy 227th Birthday Coast Guard!

The U.S. Coast Guard turns 227 today. This branch has a long, rich history with many unique traditions.

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An inside look at California’s Detwiler Fire by a TDS Field Manager

One of the largest recent fires in California has been the Mariposa County Detwiler fire, located in TDS’ Hornitos Telephone area. TDS’ Randy Brunes, manager of Field Services in Idaho, Washington and California, was staying in the loop and providing updates to his staff and he shares his story.

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Happy National Watermelon Day!

It’s time to celebrate the delicious summer fruit, watermelon. Today is National Watermelon Day and it is the perfect time to check out all things watermelon!

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Jefferson Airplane

Most of us have probably heard the popular “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit,” but Jefferson Airplane’s legacy is so much more than that. They were key players in the psychedelic rock sound of the 1960’s thanks to their certified platinum album. You can score this bit of awesome music history today for only $5.

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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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