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.

Seen On Pinterest: Animal Themed Birthday Ideas We Adore

Thanks to Pinterest, Etsy, and even your local party supply store, birthday parties have become grand affairs, complete with their own theme. We scoured Pinterest and found what has to be one our favorite and most-flexible themes—Animals—with some ideas that are just too cute not to share. Whether you have a baby, toddler, or a child in elementary school, you can make this theme fit your party.

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Clever Gmail login scam is still tricking people

We’ve told you about phishing scams before, and even scams that take advantage of your misspellings or fat-finger moments—but this one? It may just take the cake in terms of sneakiness. If you have a Gmail/Google sign in, listen up (and don’t open any attachments until you read this). But even if you don’t have a Google login, this kind of technique could be used for other services so keep reading.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Billy Joel

Very few artists have displayed substantial longevity in the music business. Either due to band breakups, changes in sound, or the untimely demise of a band member, it’s rare for an act to see chart topping hits span multiple decades. Not the case for today’s artist. Having top-40 hits in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s; he’s still going strong touring, writing and for some reason, manufacturing custom-made motorcycles.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Assassin’s Creed, Sing, Fantastic Beasts all coming to TDS TV on Demand

In March, TDS TV on Demand offers up a host of films that will take you to some amazing worlds. First, there is a return to the Potter-verse with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” But there’s also a mind-blowing trip to 15th century Spain with the thriller “Assassin’s Creed” and feudal Japan in director Martin Scorsese’s introspective “Silence.” For something lighter, there’s the animated smash “Sing” that will have the whole family smiling (and singing).

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In three years, your car may do all the driving

Despite ending last year without any flying cars as predicted in the movie “Back to the Future,” there were many other automobile advancements—most notably, the autonomous vehicle, or self-driving car. Although you can’t purchase one of these cars yet, they’re coming sooner than you might think!

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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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