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.

VH1 Classic becomes MTV Classic

Thirty-five years ago this week, the channel known as MTV debuted its mix of music videos and music-focused programming, kicking things off with The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star.” MTV’s parent company is celebrating the anniversary by replacing another […]

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How to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games Opening Ceremony takes place on Friday, August 5, but the competition really kicks off today (August, 3rd) with women’s soccer. Good news for TDS TV customers: you’ll be able to tune in to the events for the next 19 days, whether you’re on the go or at home!

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Artists making music and touring over the span of four decades is rare – let alone a band that (for the most part) stayed together, never really took a hiatus, and kept on making music that consistently made its way up the charts and had solid sales. Today’s band has done just that and sells out nearly every show they play.

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Happy World Wide Web Day!

Twenty-seven years ago today, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, dared to dream about what others had dubbed insane: opening the internet to the general public.

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Last chance to add Showtime for just $6.95 a month!

Deals just don’t get much better than this. You can now add Showtime® to your TDS TV channel lineup for just $6.95 a month. That’s almost 75% off Showtime’s regular rate of $17 a month! Hurry, though, as this offer ends July […]

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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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