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.

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Friday tech news roundup for November 8

Watch a tour of the soon-to-be released Xbox One, get $200 towards a new iPad at Target (if you act fast), and learn about the new Windows tablets coming soon. Also, get ready for new Marvel universe shows on Netflix, read how Minecraft was born, and say goodbye to Blockbuster stores.

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Have an Adobe account? Here’s how to tell if it was hacked

Last month, Adobe announced that data from at least 2.9 million (yes, million) active users was stolen. Later, some reports put that number closer to 150 million. Thieves made off with encrypted credit card information and also user IDs and log-in credentials. If you’ve wondered if your account could have been among those breached, there’s now a way to find out.

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Three movies to watch this winter

Now before you start thinking winter is nothing but a cold, white, and depressing season, remember there are some great things to watch when you are locked away in your warm house. Here are some of my favorite movies to watch—some that you may not have heard of before.

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In the spotlight: Monticello, Minnesota

As the days grow shorter and fall turns to winter, people begin to flock to Monticello, Minn., a TDS and TDS TV market. Monticello, located about 40 minutes northwest of Minneapolis, sits on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. […]

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Consumer alert: CryptoLocker “ransomware” holds files hostage until you pay up

The FBI is alerting PC owners of a new kind of “ransomware” called CryptoLocker. Ransomware is a type a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. CryptoLocker encrypts your files and holds them hostage until you pay a ransom of several hundred dollars, typically within three days.Find out what you need to know about this latest threat and how to keep your files safe.

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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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