Why TDS fiber beats other providers

Other local providers may say they offer “fiber,” but often simply add fiber to their existing cable lines, leading to lower upload speeds.

F-Secure, TDS Telecom launch powerful scam protection service

The enhanced cybersecurity features in the TDS Internet Security Suite comes as online scams are exploding in volume and sophistication.

TDS associates’ top travel destinations

Our associates share their favorite vacation spots from coast to coast – and beyond!

How TDS is meeting the growing demand for speed

As a new report shows demand for faster internet at an all-time high, TDS continues working to expand its fiber service footprint.

Three easy steps to switch to TDS Mobile

TDS is excited to bring mobile service to more communities across our service area.

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

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.

Savvy Spending: Get Professional Interior Design … For Less

Achieving a picture-perfect home isn’t as far off as you may think, either. It doesn’t always take big budget interior designers to create a space that you can love. We have six ways to get professional-quality interior design help … for less.

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Pivot goes off the air Oct. 31

A programming note: On Oct. 31, Pivot will go off the air. Until then, TDS TV customers can find it on channel 249, and 1249 in HD. The network is being shut down by its parent company, Participant Media.

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Weekly tech news roundup for September 30

Your quick, one-stop shop for tech news includes: Apple to get new digs in London, an Indigogo to enhance your favorite building bricks, Elon Musk’s plans to get humans to Mars, and some creative kidney stone research you’ve got read to believe. Also, be on the lookout for some new emergency messages on your mobile devices, some Doctor Strange news, and find out about two new (cheap!) streaming devices.

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Has Congress finally answered the call?

U.S. House of Representatives is taking steps to eliminate rural call completion problems. Learn about this persistent issue and what is in the works to help consumers–including TDS customers–across the nation.

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Your TDS TV User Interface Is Getting An Upgrade

TDS TV’s user interface is getting a whole new look. Don’t worry, your DVR, on-screen guide and remote will still work the same as before. But visually, your TDS TV experience is going to another level. For example, your TV […]

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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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