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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Weekly tech news roundup for September 23

Yahoo makes history with possibly the biggest data breach ever, the government tries to get in front of self-driving cars, and Google has just made being a tourist that much easier. Also, you can now buy cheap photo prints from Amazon (maybe) and Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced a jaw-dropping charitable initiative.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Fray

What if you start a band, sell a bunch of albums and become part of the mainstream, but critics don’t seem to think your music is worth listening to? How is it possible to be nominated for four Grammy Awards but all of your records have been a “C” type of rating? Today’s band has managed to do just that and today you can score their most popular album for $5.

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Seen on Pinterest: Easy Filling (Yet Healthy) Fall Side Dishes

As the leaves fall and temperatures get cooler, we turn to warmer, heartier dishes to find comfort. But comfort food doesn’t always have to mean carbs, carbs, carbs. These veggie-focused side dishes use the bounty of the season to create filling, yet not fattening, side dishes for this week’s Seen on Pinterest.

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Weekly tech news roundup for September 16

Pokémon Go adds the buddy system “plus” more, Apple users can now use Cardboard, Samsung has a work-around for their Note 7 batteries exploding, and check out Chevy’s new Bolt—the car that some are saying might beat Tesla at it’s own game. And, check out some hidden features in your favorite mobile operating system, and find out what reviewers are saying about the iPhone 7 and Dyson’s $400 hair dryer.

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What the heck is Venmo and how does it work?

While many college students were out spending away this past Saturday, one college student was making money in what may have been the easiest and most clever way possible—by using Venmo and a sign.

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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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