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.

“Jurassic World” comes to TDS TV on Demand

The fall season unleashes new seasons of acclaimed shows such as “The Knick,” “Fargo” and “Elementary.” But the big excitement is the arrival to TDS TV on Demand of one of the year’s biggest hits – “Jurassic World.” And if that’s not enough, you can catch The Rock in the disaster flick “San Andreas,” George Clooney in “Tomorrowland,” plus a couple of quality teen flicks (“Dope” and “Paper Towns”).

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire’s Funeral was named Album of the Year and was released to international critical acclaim. Because of the varied instruments, the sound is unlike anything else being made today—the band plays bass guitar, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, xylophone, glockenspiel, keyboard, synthesizer, French horn, accordion, harp, mandolin and even a hurdy-gurdy. This kind of laid back sound is not going to be for everyone, but if you look up the various reviews, there is a reason it receives constant 5 stars and 9 out 10s. Take that spare fiver today and give Arcade Fire a chance.

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Savvy Spending: 10 Simple Steps To Your Perfect Wardrobe

Twice annually, I transition from my “summer” closet to my “winter” one, using the opportunity to re-evaluate my wardrobe. It’s a good exercise, letting me take a realistic look at everything from my waistline (it’s always sad when pants no longer fit) to my style (did I really wear those studded boots all last winter??). In today’s blog I offer 10 simple steps to pairing down your wardrobe so you’re only keeping what you really love.

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Weekly tech news roundup for Friday, October 2

This week: one of the most terrifying apps will soon be released, there’s a magical new concrete that sucks up water like a sponge, and a new Kickstarter will turn your dumb watch into a smart one. Also, Google releases new toys, Amazon pulls at least one of them from its store, and the Tesla X could be the most perfect family car ever created…except for the price tag.

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Take a funny test in Facebook? It’s time to clean permissions

If you take those Facebook quizzes be warned: you’re basically purchasing an automatically generated joke about you and your friends and pay by allowing them access to your friend list and Facebook wall—including all your past, current and future posts. And on top of that, you pay with knowledge about all your friends too, but without asking them for permission. A good deal? Well, maybe and maybe not.

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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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