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. 

Hallmark movie filming locations revealed

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas has begun — here’s the scoop on some of the most commonly used filming locations.

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Savvy Spending: When To Book Your Summer Vacation For Maximum Savings

Haven’t planned your summer vacation yet? You’re still in luck if you’re looking to find a reasonably-priced escape. A new report from Trip Advisor analyzed hotel pricing data to identify the lowest prices for hotels this summer. They looked at data across nine regions and 30 cities for travel in June, July and August and we’ve got the results and some seasoned-traveler advice.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Sublime

Is it possible to be one of the more influential acts of the ‘90s while only releasing three records? Moreover, what if one of those albums came out posthumously after the lead singer’s tragic passing? The 17 million albums sold worldwide would say it is—and their cult following, in spite of breaking up nearly 20 years ago, seems to have cemented their legacy.

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NFL Draft coming—get ready with TDS TV Video On Demand

Are you ready for some football? Sure, it’s only April, but the NFL Draft is this week! It’ll air live from Philadelphia April 27-29 on the NFL Network. Get prepared by watching all of the NFL-related Video On Demand content now if you subscribe to Expanded Plus or the new Sports Tier.

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Interested in a career in GIS? Come see us at UW Madison!

We’re trying to get more and more people to consider bringing their Geographic Information Systems training and education to the telecom industry (and TDS, of course :-)). That’s why we’ll be at the first-ever University of Wisconsin—Madison Geospatial Networking and Career Fair for students. Find out more if you’re a student in the market for an exciting career.

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Weekly tech news roundup for April 21

The NES Classic is going the way of the Dodo, but no worries—there’s already a new retro console in the works for 2017. Also this week: a new way to organize your Instagram, Galaxy S8 reviews, Teslas at a bargain price, and some cheap wireless earbuds that just hit the market. All this (and a few more interesting bits) in this week’s Tech News Roundup.

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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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