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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Tired Eyes?

In today’s day and age, it would be incredibly unique if we didn’t look at a screen of some sort during the day. Computers, smartphones, TVs, and tablets all but consume our lives—and recent research proves it. This high amount of screen time affects our bodies and our eyes. Find out to minimize the stress to your peepers.

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TDS TV Expanded gets Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Good news for customers with our Expanded TV package: We’ve added the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel to your menu of viewing options!

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Eels

No two Eels albums sound alike—and when you see them live, no two performances are equal either. While this album is more along the pop lines, it’s certainly not Britney or boy-band fodder. It created quite a stir at the 2000 DNC, and if you’ve never tried the Eels before, this is a good one to start with (and today you can score it for only $5!).

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Seen on Pinterest: 10 (Booze-free) Summer Sips Perfect for Parties

July and August are prime party season—barbecues, lakeside bonfires, lazy Sunday dinners that turn into get-togethers—and you’re not always looking for a boozy treat. So go and gather that fresh summer produce, grab your best pitcher, and get ready to create magic with these recipes.

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Weekly tech news roundup for July 22

This week: Amazon gets a patent for a drone delivery network concept, Dyson is (finally) rolling out a robot vacuum in the U.S. and Canada, and Gorilla glass just got better. Plus, learn about what Firefox is turning off next month, check out a new handy app, and find out what Elon Musk thinks about the future.

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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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