How TDS’ solution helped a Ruidoso, NM business adapt amidst a natural disaster

Service reliability and performance are crucial every day, but especially during a crisis. Here’s how TDS helped a small business stay connected during a natural disaster.

TDS Whole Home Wi-Fi: A better way to stay connected

It’s time to say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones and hello to seamless connectivity.

TDS ranks near the top in gaming ISP

TDS’ use of fiber optic technology makes company ideal choice for video gamers.

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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.

13 Mother’s Day gift ideas for any mom and any budget

There’s just ten shopping days left until Mother’s Day, but no worries—I, along with my other mom friends, have you covered. Together we brainstormed ideas for great gifts (seriously, this this all stuff one or more of us would like to get!). Prices range from zero dollars all the way to $290, so there’s sure to be something that will fit your budget and her wishes. Hint: what she wants most is probably a day off!

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: John Mayer

In 2001, music sharing sites were incredibly popular, and John Mayer benefited from his album being one of the more shared albums that year. The major labels took notice to his Internet popularity, and overnight, he went from an online-only album not making much money, to being signed to Columbia Records to a mass-distribution deal. To date, the album has sold over 6 million copies worldwide and you can score it today for only $5.

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How to get your friends and family to watch Game of Thrones

Do you watch Game of Thrones alone? Are your friends and family sick of you talking about your little “dragon” show? Have they resisted all of your attempts to get them interested in watching it? Maybe all you need to do is revise your pitch. Think about what TV shows they watch now, and then highlight the aspects of Game of Thrones that should most appeal to them. We’ve got lots of ideas.

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Your Binge-Watching Guide to Game of Thrones

Can’t tell a Targaryen from a Tyrell but don’t have the time to watch all 50 episodes? Here’s our binge-watching guide to the 13 essential Game of Thrones episodes you need to watch before Sunday night’s season premiere (remember: it’s a free HBO preview weekend!).

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11 Deep-dives into Game of Thrones

With only ten new episodes a year, Game of Thrones can leave even the casual fan wanting more. Luckily, the world of Westeros expands far, far, far beyond the TV show. We have 11 easy ways to get your Thrones on.

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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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