TDS associates give back by partnering with the United Way

Thanks to our associates, the company raised $90,000 for the United Way to distribute throughout TDS communities.

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. 

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 12

This week: Oculus Rift is heading to store shelves by early next year, Apple unveiled all kinds of goodies, and two pieces of Twitter news are burning up the web today. All this, plus DARPA robot competition highlights and a viral video that is sure to hit home with any pet lover.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Black Eyed Peas

What if I told you there was a band that formed in 1988, but you never heard of them until two decades later? I’m guessing the biggest music fans out there would argue that’s impossible. And maybe for the die-hards out there, you won’t be as surprised by today’s band. But twenty years of not much recognition, followed by ten years of lots of albums sales and various hiatuses, they’re now one of the most recognizable names in pop music.

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 5

This week: Windows 10 gets a release date, TempTraq Bluetooth thermometer “sticker” with real-time data hits the market, and a new blood test can tell you every virus you’ve ever gotten. Plus, find out about the new Lego game every Minecraft lover might want, a special selfie phone is coming soon, and learn about an unlikely corporate marriage that took everyone by surprise this week.

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TV untamed: National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild now on TDS TV Everywhere

If you’ve been looking for the very best nature, science, culture, and history TV shows, you don’t have to go any further than TDS TV. Now the National Geographic Channel and National Geographic Wild are both available on the air and on TDS TV Everywhere if they’re part of your programming tier.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Aerosmith

After taking a five year break from recording to get clean, Aerosmith returned to scene. Their second (and Grammy Award winning) post-absence effort is today’s featured album. And, in a music world dominated by the “poppy metal” sounds of Motley Crue, Poison, and Bon Jovi, at that time, Aerosmith’s solid album hit a home run—especially for only $5.

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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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