Five tips to start the new year off right

The start of 2025 is a great opportunity to reset, refocus, and prepare for success.

Alert! Email phishing scheme hitting inboxes

Always think twice about account threats, don’t click links, and make sure the “from” email address matches the sender’s name.

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 holds Week of Giving campaign

From supporting STEM learning opportunities to volunteering at local food banks, TDS associates held roughly 100 philanthropic activities during the third annual Week of Giving.

Top tech gifts this holiday season 

Need last-minute ideas for the tech lover in your life? Here are five gadgets that are sure to impress this year.

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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.

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Nirvana

Amazon has graciously discounted select albums each week down to $5 dollars. A price so low, even if you make a hasty purchase and aren’t a fan, you aren’t left feeling like you lost your puppy. This week, in case you’re the type of person that likes to be referred to new music, or maybe the type that simply forgets about the classics, you should check out an album that changed music history: In Utero

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Phone service made affordable through Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up programs

Are you in need of a phone but can’t afford one? Are you missing out on the security and the opportunity to connect with people? Sadly there are more people than ever in this situation. If you are without phone service, or know someone who is, Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up can help.

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SEC! SEC!! SEC!!!

You don’t have to live in the heart of Tuscaloosa to know that SEC sports are big in the south. As a die-hard UW Badger fan, I’ve heard all the rumblings how we in the north don’t know much about football. And the proof seems to be on the scoreboard – the schools south of the Mason Dixon line win NCAA championships.

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Working Online: Three Free Office Suites

Buying office software was once a major expense for many, because free alternatives were laughably under-powered. Today, free office software is extremely capable and comprehensive, and even offers document-sharing advantages far more convenient than conventional, pricey software. Find out about some of your best, free options.

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Seen on Pinterest: Healthy, Simple Breakfast Favorites

It’s well known that one of the best ways to start the day is with a healthy breakfast. But as the lazy days of summer draw to a close, our leisurely mornings grow fewer and further between. Try these healthy make-ahead options to start your morning on a good note.

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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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