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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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.

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Megadeath

What happens when you get kicked out of one of the most prominent bands of all time? Do you pack it in and call it a career, or do you move on and try to recapture the lightning in a bottle with a new band? Today’s featured artist may not have the same household name recognition of that prominent band, but their impact on music history and the hard rock genre is certainly second to none.

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Make-ahead breakfasts perfect for busy weekdays: Seen on Pinterest

We’re fully immersed in the school year and work is in full swing as we gear up for the busy end-of-year … so it’s easy to fall behind on our healthy breakfast routines. But save the time (and the cash) of a run through the Starbucks drive-through with these healthy make ahead breakfast treats from this week’s Seen on Pinterest.

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Weekly tech news roundup for October 14

This week check out: the new Fitbit Flex 2, a former Indigogo project coming to market by December, a new Tile to help you find your stuff, plus a new Nike+ tracker/watch. Also find out about Amazon’s new music service and BMW’s new concept motorcycle that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. As an added bonus? Watch the Rogue One trailer.

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YCN is now available in select markets

The Yankee Communication Network, YCN, is now available on channels 13 (standard definition) and 1013 (HD) in South and Central Vermont as well as New Hampshire’s Dartmouth/Lake Sunappee Region. YCN broadcasts a daily news show, YCN News, on weekdays and airs […]

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Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters, Independence Day, Ice Age and more coming to TDS TV on Demand

Who you gonna call for the best movies? TDS TV! This week we serve up some of the biggest films of the year, including the blockbusters “Ghostbusters” and “Independence Day: Resurrection.” And if that isn’t enough, we have the latest from Tarzan, Alice and the gang from “Ice Age.”

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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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