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.

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.

Free HBO preview!

Starting Friday, April 22, TDS TV customers will have access to HBO and its vast array of content. The highlight of the three-day preview is the season premieres of Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley and Veep on Sunday night.

Read More

COMET TV headed to Minneapolis area!

On May 16, COMET TV will be available to TDS TV customers in the Minneapolis area on channel 24 as part of our basic cable service package.

Read More

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Presidents of The United States of America

By no means is this on the same scale as Nirvana or The Beatles—but boy is it just an interesting, easy listen. If you’re looking for some intense lyrics with a message, or something deep to force you to drift away in thought—this isn’t the one to pick up. But if you simply want to have the day pass by a little quicker, the riffs and beats of nearly every track will certainly have that impact.

Read More

Savvy Spending: The Ultimate Checklist for Painless (and $$$ Saving) Moving

Whether you’re making a cross-country move, leaving the house for a renovation, or just going across town, there are very few people who would call a move a “fun” activity. But there are ways to make the stress of moving less, well, stressful, and certainly many ways to make moving more economical. Follow the list below and you’ll be practicing “savvy spending” tips in no time, flat!

Read More

Severe weather safety: protect yourself and your stuff

While most of us are happy to be rid of winter’s chill, spring and summer aren’t all sunshine and roses—severe weather often comes along with the warmer temps. Even if you’re well-familiar with storms, it’s worth taking a few moments to refresh your memory about best practices to keep you, your family, and your property safe.

Read More

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.

Explore TDS Connect Sections

Discover TDS for your Home & Business