How TDS enables its associates to ‘Be Good Citizens’

Company associates recently volunteered a record number of hours in communities across the country.

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.

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? With the return of buzzy shows like Severance and The White Lotus, as well as a wide variety of sports and other entertainment on tap, now is the perfect time […]

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Showtime favorites back on the air

Your favorite bold and brazen characters are back on the tube. Showtime is rolling out new seasons of “Shameless,” “House of Lies” and “Episodes” this January.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: James Blake

I wanted to piggyback on an article I saw on the TDS Business Blog. Fellow blogger Kris wrote this article about to trying new things in the New Year. That got my thinking—maybe I should introduce you all to something new as well; something that probably has never crossed your ear waves.

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Fitness and Wellness Inspiration for 2015

Every year, many of us take a wellness assessment through work or through our health care provider. To some this may seem like a just an ordinary task, but to others it can serve as a wake-up call. TDS Data Architect, Sally G., is one of those people and she shares her story in hopes of inspiring you if you’re looking to make changes in your wellness and fitness routine (or lack thereof!).

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In the spotlight: the Brainerd Lakes area

If you head about two hours north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, you’ll find three communities served by TDS—Pequot Lakes, Brainerd, and Breezy Point. All three cities offer year-round natural beauty, interesting festivals, and lots of interesting things to see.

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Seen on Pinterest: Bacon, Ten Ways

Bacon. It’s not just for breakfast anymore. One of the things we’ve learned from spending some serious time on Pinterest? People really, really like bacon. This week in Seen on Pinterest, we highlight ten of our favorite (or the most […]

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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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