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.

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

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.

Weekly tech news roundup for July 4

You might have been Facebook’s lab rat and not known—but there’s a funny comic that might make you chuckle about the situation. You’re in good company if you’re still using Windows XP, there’s a new 3D printer that uses plastic Coke bottles as “ink,” and if you love beer you’ve gotta take a peek at the SYNEK Kickstarter. Also, researchers are one step closer to being able to 3D print organs, I found some tips for limping your iPhone along a little longer, and you have GOT to see this Game of Thrones 80s-style opener (even if you don’t watch the show).

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Grill out (or in) for July 4th dinner

What are you making for 4th of July dinner? To me, it’s a grilling kind of holiday again so I’ll be making lamb kofta with homemade tzatziki sauce. If that’s not what you’re into, I’ve got a recommendation for the best burger recipe I’ve tried in a long while, plus a picnic-friendly dessert bar that is one of my favorites for summer!

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Community connections: Guild Incorporated, TDS Invitational

We’re at it again! Here’s a look at more of the good work TDS employees have been doing in the community (maybe even yours!)…

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telecommuting

Is telecommuting right for you?

As the world population, technology (like TDS’ managedIP Hosted), and telecommunication industry continues to increase, the paradigm shift for a more flexible work environment only makes sense. Often times it’s per request of the employee. Other times it is the […]

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 27

This week’s tech news includes: cardboard is the biggest hit at Google’s I/O developer’s conference, Heartbleed is still out there, and Nest is opening its platform to outside companies (and they just bought Dropcam too). Also competing for the smart home business is a new company called Wink, but if that doesn’t get you excited how about an offer to pay $650 for your MacBook Air? (as long as you get a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 instead). Bigger iPhones are coming and new, cheaper, iPods are here now. A pioneering TV service just got got a Supreme Court smackdown, and just for fun, check out a Jerry Seinfeld video about tech etiquette.

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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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