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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Hey, you! Get on that Cloud: Apps for Small Business

The Rolling Stones had a big hit telling people to get off that cloud, but now is definitely the time when you want to get ON it. Cloud computing is all the rage. And while you personally might not care […]

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Friday tech news roundup for February 13

New View-Master for the 21st century, your car may be more of a security risk than you think, Dr. Google is in and will see you now, and Dell Venue 8 tablet reviews are in. Also, fitness wearables are as good as smartphones at tracking steps, Apple makes some good App Store updates, and set a “legacy contact” for your Facebook page. And, just for fun, check out a Severus Snape “mini-movie.”

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POP3 and IMAP – What are they?

POP and IMAP are two different email delivery methods that operate quite differently. One lets you access ALL your emails on every device you have, and one does not. Learn how each method works so you can set up your devices and email clients to work the way you’d like them to!

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Dominoes

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs has ended up being praised as Clapton’s greatest work of his career. If you look the album up on Wikipedia, you’ll find nothing but 5 star and A+ ratings. It’s that good. And for $5 bucks, how can you pass that up? It’s music history and this album is an icon.

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Seen on Pinterest: Chocolate Decadence, Oh My

February, thanks to both Mardis Gras and Valentine’s Day, gives us multiple excuses to indulge in some decadent chocolate desserts (and hey, it’s not swim suit season yet!). We’ve pulled together twelve different, and equally yummy looking, recipes you’ll want to try.

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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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