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.

TDS associates’ top travel destinations

Our associates share their favorite vacation spots from coast to coast – and beyond!

How TDS is meeting the growing demand for speed

As a new report shows demand for faster internet at an all-time high, TDS continues working to expand its fiber service footprint.

Three easy steps to switch to TDS Mobile

TDS is excited to bring mobile service to more communities across our service area.

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

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.

July 4th Trivia

Need an icebreaker for your July 4th cookout? Wow, your friends when you answer these July 4th trivia questions. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? What day did […]

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 30

This week: there are many new things happening in the tech world from Google changing their targeted advertising practices to Snapchat releasing a new feature and Apple announcing the new iOS 11 update.

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170 years of combined service at TDS

Central State Telephone Company has a long history with TDS, being the first company LeRoy T. Carlson bought back in 1967. Over the past 50 years, employees have come and gone, but four employees in Vesper, Wisconsin have worked for TDS for a combined 170 years. Harry D., Gary G., Mike G., and Rose M. share how technology has changed throughout the years and offer advice to other employees. All of us at TDS congratulate them on this accomplishment!

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It’s time to review your privacy settings on Twitter

Twitter is looking for new ways to produce revenue and remain relevant to users and advertisers – and you might not like their latest effort. Twitter just implemented new tracking settings that many users are less than thrilled about. If you’re a tweeter and automatically accepted the recent change to the privacy policy, you might want to take a closer look.

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Power Rangers

Power Rangers, Chips, Zookeeper’s Wife coming to TDS TV on Demand

Summer is here and TDS TV on Demand has some exciting new movies to beat the heat. The new “Power Rangers” film should appeal to kids as well as adults (especially those who grew up watching the original show back in the 1990s). Looking for more nostalgia? We’ve got “T2: Trainspotting” plus CHIPS (yes, an update on the 1970s cop show) plus lots 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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