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 1

This week: Lifescribe releases their latest pen and it’s both attractive and functional, Netflix may be venturing into big movie production, and the New York Times reports on a newly discovered app vulnerability that might make you think twice about using public Wi-Fi. Plus, there’s a new device that might stop battles over the thermostat setting, and you can now use your electronic devices on planes during takeoff and landing. And if that’s not enough, check out some unseen Star Wars footage and learn what you may have missed out on during National Cat Day.

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Is it time to upgrade your HDTV viewing experience to Ultra HD?

Remember when you got your first HD television in your home and it felt like you just stepped into a new world of home entertainment? By now you may have heard that your HDTV you fell in love with is no longer the latest and greatest. Should you consider making the jump to Ultra high-definition TV? There are three factors you should consider before you head to the store.

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Warming hearts and helping schools

TDS has been a proud sponsor of Tri 4 Schools (T4S) since 2011. T4S is a non-profit based in the Madison, Wis. area that puts on athletic events for kids ages 3-17. Last Saturday marked the final event of the season—a youth mud run—and TDS was proud to be there and help volunteers and watch the action.

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Writing productive email subject lines

Writing useful emails goes beyond a simple productivity tip—communicating quickly and efficiently is the key to staying nimble in business and life. Sometimes quick communication means getting up and talking face-to-face or picking up the phone. Other times, it means putting a little more thought into your email subject line before hitting “send.” Learn five, easy to use and intuitive subject line prefixes that could potentially save you lots of time and streamline your email management process.

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Friday tech news roundup for October 25

This week: Catch up using the Ketchupp app, Apple releases new devices and new software, read two reviews of the Fitbit Force, hear rumors about YouTube and XBox One, and check out what might the smartest smart lock around. If that’s not enough, take a peek at some innovative origami-inspired fast food packaging and some scary Google Map sightings.

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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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