Changing your TDS recovery contact and username

Whether you’re a long-time customer or new to TDS (welcome!), we want to pass along a few tips and tricks about managing your TDS account. Following these steps will only take a few minutes but will ensure you can always quickly and easily log in and make any needed updates—resetting […]

Don’t let cyber foes haunt you this October

Ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night aren’t the only scary threats lurking this time of year. While Halloween is full of spooky surprises, Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that some of today’s most dangerous threats exist online. Cybercriminals are becoming faster, smarter, and […]

Back-to-school with TDS’ Education Assistance policy

Education can open new worlds and be a stepping stone to career growth, but the financial cost of higher education is often a barrier to earning a degree. TDS helps associates overcome that barrier with the Education Assistance policy, which reimburses up to 100% of higher educational costs. The policy […]

TDS helps schools recover after tornado

Working quickly in the aftermath of the storm, TDS teams helped ensure critical communications services were back in place.

TDS Open reaches new heights with historic donations to two nonprofits

What happens when passionate associates, fantastic vendors, and generous sponsors come together for a good cause? For TDS Telecom, it means making history. The 2026 TDS Open charity golf event raised a record-breaking $308,000, marking the largest charitable contribution in the event’s history. Held at University Ridge Golf Course in […]

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Seen on Pinterest: Gimme S’more (Recipes, That Is)

Summer—and warm summer nights—are just around the corner, and these recent teases of spring have left us craving a campfire favorite. Our Pinterest feed has been flooded with recipes for s’mores, that childhood classic made of graham crackers, chocolate and toasted marshmallows. But this week’s “Seen on Pinterest” roundup doesn’t require a campfire. These s’mores recipes take the traditional dish and elevate it into creative cakes, beautiful bars, elegant ice creams and more.

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Weekly tech news roundup for Saturday, May 3

Microsoft just unearthed (literally) the worst video game of all time, Google’s self-driving cars are now even better (and has the video to prove it), and now there’s a gadget that will scramble your egg in the shell. Have you tried the new Firefox yet? Read about all that’s new, and if you’ve ever wanted an MacBook Air, there’s been a price drop so now could be a good time. By the way, research shows that people haven’t changed passwords after Heartbleed (but you should!!). Also, be sure to check out Nissan’s self-cleaning car paint!

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TDS to sponsor American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon

TDS is stepping up to support one of the best children’s hospitals in the country but, more help is needed and we can’t do it alone. Blogger Barclay Pollak tells you how you can help and become a champion for kids.

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What to expect when you’re expecting (TDS TV)

One question a lot of people have asked me when contemplating adding TDS TV to their home, is how bad is the installation process? It can be daunting just thinking about all the hassle that may occur, but, there are a few things you can do to make your install go that much easier (and maybe even faster!).

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Seen on Pinterest: 5 Hairstyle ‘How To’s’ to Love for Spring

In this week’s Seen on Pinterest, we explore on of our favorite new ways to find style tips online — via the photo-based social networking site. It’s easier than ever to find “pinspiration” for your weekly wardrobe on Pinterest, and your hairstyle is no exception. Recreate movie-star worthy hair (or at least looks from your favorite bloggers) with these easy tutorials that work for almost any occasion.

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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; with 1.1 million residential and business connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services.


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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