TDS embarking on major upgrades in rural areas

Through E-ACAM program and private investment, TDS is doubling down on improving rural broadband.

TDS Telecom surpasses 1 million fiber addresses

Milestone cements company as a national fiber leader.

As TDS continues upgrades, call us for a customized account review

From the recent launch of TDS Mobile to our efforts to increase internet speeds, TDS is constantly working to upgrade our service. See what’s available in your area and how much you can save!

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.

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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.

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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How to avoid tax scams

Tax season might not be your favorite time of year, but it certainly is for some scammers—they use the confusion of filing taxes to target victims and steal identities and refunds.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Meat Puppets

Metaphorically speaking, which deserves more credit; the band that sold millions of albums, or the guys that influenced that band? I’ve heard this question raised many times in the music industry, as it’s fairly common for a band to have gotten started because they heard some local band rock out as teenagers. Today’s band, The Meat Puppets, was most definitely the influencer of a very big 90s band that I seem to talk about every week.

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Weekly tech news roundup for March 13

Apple releases new stuff (including an obnoxiously-expensive version of the Apple Watch), Google Calendar is now available for iPhone, and the Chromebook Pixel is getting sort’a good reviews. Also check out: a game you can’t play again if you “die,” some new concept tires that might just help power your next car, and more.

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Community Connections March 2015

TDS and its employees have been out and about making a difference in our communities. Check out some of our latest giving efforts—even freezing-cold lakes don’t stop us!

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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; with 1.1 million residential and business connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services.


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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