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.

Winning the gold—on your time

Good news! TDS TV is offering access to live coverage of the Sochi games on any Internet-enabled device. If you subscribe to the Expanded or Expanded Plus tiers, you will be able to watch more than 1,500 hours of coverage, including every competition live or through video on demand. Read how to start watching.

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Recommended apps for 2014

We brought you our productivity app recommendations not once, but twice in 2013. (Hint: read here and here for a refresher). So what’s new in 2014? I’m glad you asked.

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Seen On Pinterest: Valentine’s Day Inspiration For Everyone In The Family

As I write this, we’re two weeks away from the much-anticipated or much feared Valentine’s Day. February 14th hails but once each year, TDS customers, and Cupid’s arrow will strike soon, so you’d better be ready. This week’s post rounds up some of my favorite Pinterest finds for the whole family—from crafts for the kids to romantic roses for her to satisfying and sinfully delicious recipes for the gourmet chef and novice cook alike—I’m looking at you, boyfriends and husbands! So read on and pin away, dear readers.

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Friday tech news roundup for January 31

Google acquires another company and also offers Google Glass in more fashionable frames. Also: Swiftkey is now on iOS…with some limitations, a new 3D printer can make flexible and colorful objects, and there’s now a way to tell if your neighbor’s drone is spying on you. Plus, we’ve got news about the new Sherlock game app, a good nerd home accessory list, and a Kickstarter project for a lightsaber dueling game.

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How did you celebrate Data Privacy Day?

Yesterday was Data Privacy Day. How did you celebrate? Well, if you didn’t make a big deal out of it yesterday, you should consider spending a few moments considering data privacy today. Why? Because you should have the freedom to choose what information you are willing to share and whom you’d like to share it with. Get some great resources for making sure you do just that.

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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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