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. 

Hallmark movie filming locations revealed

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas has begun — here’s the scoop on some of the most commonly used filming locations.

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Janesville, Wisconsin resident named TDS Volunteer of the Quarter

We have named Janesville, Wisconsin resident Tammy Brown, lead data analyst of Advanced Analytics, its Volunteer of the Quarter. Brown has been an active volunteer for the past 15 years for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its Relay For Life events. She and her husband Tim led Relay For Life in Janesville, Wisconsin for eight years, which helped raise more than $500,000.

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TDS, Swan’s Island partner to win grant for broadband upgrade in Maine

Thanks to a nearly $1.7 million state grant, TDS is continuing its efforts to improve broadband in Maine. TDS was excited to receive the grant in partnership with Swan’s Island to upgrade its internet services on the island. The Maine […]

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HBO and Cinemax free preview coming up

Attention TDS TV customers: TDS and HBO® and Cinemax® are banding together to offer our customers a free preview Feb. 3-6. That means plenty of opportunities to see great new movies and TV series. HBO’s lineup includes recently-released films like […]

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Identity Theft Awareness Week: How to reduce your risk

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is shining a spotlight on identify theft with a week’s worth of educational opportunities to help keep you safe. Get the scoop from the FTC so you won’t miss a thing.

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Let’s get nuts: Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day

The 22-year-old national holiday encourages you to appreciate the adorable rodents and all their quirks Awh nuts! Did you forget it’s Squirrel Appreciation Day? If so, don’t get too squirrely, because most people fall into that camp. Squirrel Appreciation Day […]

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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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