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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Free movies are bait for malware traps

Who doesn’t love a bargain? But in the case of movie sharing sites, “free” could be anything but. Even one visit could infect your computer with malware that costs you in big way. And if you don’t think it could happen to you, think again—the odds are not in your favor.

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Free HBO and Cinemax preview weekend!

It’s a free HBO and Cinemax preview weekend! Tune in April 21-24 (yes, you get a looooonngg weekend) and check out new episodes of Vice, The Leftovers, Veep, and Real Time with Bill Maher—and tons of awesome movies too. We’ve got the highlights of what you might want to watch.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World caught their big break with the release of “Bleed American” in July of 2001. Working with a new producer, the music was much more radio friendly than past albums resulting in four Billboard singles. “The Middle” reached number one and supported the album which has sold nearly three million worldwide to date. While the pop side got a bit away from their punk roots, the pop-punk revolution was just beginning in the U.S., and Jimmy Eat World is largely considered one of the pioneers of the genre.

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La La Land

TDS TV on Demand Highlights: La La Land, Split, The Founder, Underworld: Bloodwars

“La La Land,” the winner of six Academy Awards (including Best Picture for about two minutes), highlights a fresh slate of films coming to TDS TV on Demand. The award-winning “La La Land” offers one of the most innovative and […]

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Weekly tech news roundup for April 14

This week: STAR WARS TRAILER(!!) (and Thor too), a new Minecraft currency, the world’s fastest production car, and Tesla’s new solar panels will soon be here. Also, Amazon rolls out a new dashboard for parents, Instagram is #winning, plus a retro keyboard you just might fall in love with.

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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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