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.

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.

12 Tips for spotting fake news

We all hate fake news, but in today’s world it can be really hard to tell what’s real from what’s not. A sensational and oh-so-real-seeming false story can go viral in seconds. Using Facebook’s tips as a starting point, we pooled advice for spotting fake news so you can be a critical news consumer.

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A unique true-crime murder story premieres on HBO May 15

If you loved “Making of a Murderer” you might also enjoy a new true-crime movie coming to HBO. The documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest, follows the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard–a victim of Munchausen by proxy–who ultimately conspired to have her mother (her abuser) killed. Read more about this case and watch the trailer for the movie that premieres on HBO on Monday, May 15.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Evanescence

There is a standard list of iconic female vocalists out there, and it usually revolves around Whitney, Aretha, Florence and Mariah. Those women all had the luxury of being a solo performer, or at least having a band that was centered on the vocals. Today’s featured band has a lead singer undoubtedly as good as the ones above, but doesn’t seem to always get the accolades she deserves.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017: gift ideas from moms, for moms

It’s almost here—Mother’s Day 2017! Even though it’s just a few days away don’t worry—I, along with my fellow moms, have you covered. We chatted in person and over social to come up with a bunch of gift ideas to help you out. This is what we want most for the one day a year that’s all about us.

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Seen on Pinterest: Get Tart with Meyer Lemon

Love citrus fruits in summer? So do we, and without a doubt, our favorite is the Meyer Lemon, a slightly sweeter and tangier version of lemons that tastes like the perfect cross between a lemon and an orange. There’s nothing this little fruit can do wrong, particularly when it’s made into a sweet ending to a summer meal.

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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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