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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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Eels

Great music doesn’t always come from Casey Kasem’s Top 40 Countdown. Over the years of being a music nut, I’ve stumbled upon bands that have a totally unique sound that sort of sucks you in. In today’s case, this is a band I fell in love with when I was 12 years old. Here we are nearly two decades later, and they’re still one of, if not my favorite band of all time.

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TDS haunted hot spots

It’s Halloween! To help you get in the spirit, we thought we’d spotlight some good old-fashioned ghost stories. If you’re brave enough, read about four haunted places in TDS communities…

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In the spotlight: Rhonda Hilmershausen, Smart Komen Champion

Rhonda Hilmershausen, a TDS veteran of fifteen years, has a magnetic personality, and inspiring story perfect to share during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Internet Of Things: The Totally Connected World

You hear “the Internet of things” talked about all over in the Internet and even on TV. But what is it? Jason Compton demystifies this not-as-new-as-you-might-think idea.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Core by STP

It’s time for another Cheap Tunes Tuesday. Blogger Austin Krueger tells you what rock staple you can get for a five spot.

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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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