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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Angry Birds Movie

Angry Birds, Nice Guys and Huntsman: Winter’s War coming to TDS TV on Demand

The juggernaut that is the Rio Olympics continues this week (here’s how to watch), but TDS TV on Demand has a slew of new films to fill your free time once the last race has been run. In addition to some high profile films, such as “The Angry Birds Movie” and “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” there are several excellent lesser-known flicks, including the outstanding documentary “Dark Horse.”

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Weekly tech news roundup for August 12

This week: Logitech rolls out it’s one button smart home solution, rumor has it the iPhone 7 won’t have a headphone jack (but will have other stuff!), and speaking of smart homes—you may want to think carefully about which one you choose since about 75% of them are hackable. All this, plus other headlines and our Kickstarter pick of the week.

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TDS co-hosts FCC Chairman Wheeler, US Congressman Welch in Vt.

Scott Brooks, a state government affairs manager for Vt., N.H., Maine and N.Y. represented TDS last week at a roundtable discussion with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler. The event, organized by Congressman Peter Welch, Vermont’s only member of […]

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Six Great Makeup Tips We Learned On Pinterest

There are so many things you can learn about on Pinterest. From crafts and home decor ideas to small business inspiration—you name it, they have it. But one you may not think about is makeup tutorials. Pinterest is a great place to save, share, and sort all of the good ones—like these.

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Tech news roundup for August 5

This week: Snapchats new filters vs. Instagram stolen stories, a $61 million Bitcoin heist, a Windows 10 anniversary gift for you, plus find out about Amazon’s big (literally) announcement and more.

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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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