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.

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Dire Straits

This is one of the best-selling albums worldwide at over 30 million sold; it’s the eighth best-selling all time in the UK; it won two Grammy awards in 1986, and it sits at #51 on the Greatest Albums of All Time list. Five bucks for such an outstanding album, almost seems like you’re robbing Amazon.

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Tips for a more secure laptop

When you’ve got work to do on the go, nothing beats a laptop. Are you keeping yours safe? Proper care for your laptop is much more involved than just storing it in a padded case. Try these tips to boost your laptop security and keep your identity safe.

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Seen on Pinterest: Get Fit Tips

Spring is here…although in many places it sure doesn’t feel like it. We’ve pulled together a list of fitness activities you can do at home to help jump start or revive your work-out resolutions.

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Weekly tech news roundup for March 20

Google was closer than we thought to being for antitrust violations, Facebook makes some of their policies a bit more clear, and the Milky Way grew by 50% — just because of new knowledge about the galaxy. Windows 10 is coming this summer, try an Apple Watch before you buy…or wait for the upcoming luxury Android watch by TAG Heuer. All this and more in today’s Tech News Roundup.

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NCAA Tournament Viewing Guide

March Madness begins in earnest Thursday and Friday, with 32 college hoops games spread across four channels over two days. Here’s what to watch if you find yourself home “sick” from work (but well enough to deftly operate the remote control), organized by each day’s viewing window.

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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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