TDS Connect offers low-cost option to those in need

TDS continues to offer up to 200 Mbps at a heavily discounted rate to help close the digital divide.

Catch free previews of Great American Family, Outdoor & Sportsman Channels  

Looking for some fresh entertainment? TDS TV+ is offering exciting free previews of the Great American Family Channel and the Outdoor and Sportsman channels, giving you a chance to explore a variety of engaging content without any extra cost! The holidays might still be months away, but the Great American […]

Check out the new outage notification experience!

Unfortunately, sometimes service interruptions happen—but our new outage and troubleshooting page will help keep you in the loop.

Back-to-School Tech Guide 

Here are five tech gadgets to consider adding to your students’ back-to-school basket.  

TDS continues to lead in Disability Inclusion for fourth straight year

For the fourth consecutive year, TDS has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, earning an impressive score of 90 on the Disability Equality Index®. “TDS is honored to be named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fourth year […]

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My first 48 with the PlayStation 4

This year gamers have to decide who gets their dollars (unless your me and you just buy both—jealous?). Early adopters will have to pick between Sony’s $399 Playstation 4 and Microsoft’s $499 Xbox One. In this post and my next, I’m going to break down my first 48 hours with each to help you decide which system to rush out and buy. First up: the PS4.

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Bake 20-30 different holiday treats, part 2: recipes!

As we told you last week, to make 20-30 holiday treats each year it takes quite a bit of planning. Last weekend, Melynn (TDS employee and “Cookie Queen”) got started and measured the ingredients for all her recipes in advance (and we’ve got the photos to prove it). Starting this weekend, Melynn kicks off her baking and she’s sharing two of her favorite recipes with you.

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6 tips for scoring Black Friday bargains (now!)

I am not stepping in a store on Black Friday this year. Don’t keel over in shock—I’m sure you think as a Savvy Spender that I would be the first in line to get into Target, Wal-Mart, etc. for the great deals. And in past years, that’s always been my strategy for holiday shopping. But, the hype of Black Friday doesn’t exist anymore—and the great deals are now starting well before Black Friday. To get them all, you’ll need a plan.

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How to shop online securely

The holiday season is close upon us and soon millions of people around world will be looking to buy the perfect gifts. Many people will choose to shop online in search of a great, deal or to avoid long lines and crowds. Unfortunately, this is also the time unscrupulous websites may attempt to scam you by selling counterfeit products, stealing your credit card information or failing to deliver anything. In this post we will cover some of the dangers of shopping online and ways to protect yourself.

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Mrs. Wittwer’s turkey stuffing recipe

Dave Wittwer, president and CEO of TDS Telecommunications Corp, loves to cook. So, just in time for the holidays, he’s sharing one of his family’s favorite recipes. Get his mom’s stuffing recipe now so you’ve got time to shop for ingredients before the big 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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