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.

Weeky tech news roundup for Friday, May 16

Access 9-1-1 by text, take a peek at the latest cybernetic prosthetic arm, and find out when Flappy Bird and the iPhone 6 will make their debuts. Also, learn how to get your Xbox One Live Gold Membership refund, get the low-down on three important government rulings this week that could impact you, and we’ve got a video that explains whether Godzilla could really exist.

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TDS sponsors bike drive, nets more than 50 bikes

For the second year in a row, TDS hosted a bike drive for DreamBikes. On May 9th, more than 50 used bikes were dropped off during the event, along with a number of trikes and nearly a dozen accessories (e.g. tires, seats). Find out more a and check out some photos and a video from the event.

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Weekly tech news roundup for May 9, 2014

New biodegradable plastic made from shrimp shells and silk protein coming to a store near you (maybe). Speaking of stores, Amazon and Twitter are teaming up to let you add things to your cart with a simple #hashtag. But if you’re shopping, you might want to pick up a new Kohler touchless toilet (well, some parts of you have to touch, but not your hands). Also, find out why Alibaba’s IPO matters, how to get your own custom perfume, and get the low-down on the Netflix price hike and Apple’s newest (and biggest) acquisition.

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Unplugging

We all know we should and yet we stink at it—balancing work and home. The line between professional life and personal life, in many thanks to advances in technology, is becoming thinner and thinner. Staying plugged in can be a good thing for productivity, and yet, if you don’t know how to unplug from your devices and social networks, it can add a lot of stress in your life. Not to fear! PBS MediaShift has some ideas about how to disconnect with ease

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Mother’s Day ideas for any mom

It’s that time of year again! Mother’s Day is just days away and you might be struggling for gift ideas. Never fear—I’ve got you covered. I’ve been saving up ideas and I even crowd-sourced and gathered a few more.

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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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