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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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.

TDS One-A-Week Blood Donor Club saves nearly 1,100 lives

Did you know one blood donation will help save three people’s lives? Last year, the 112 TDS employees who are members of the Madison area American Red Cross’ One-A-Week (OAW) Blood Donor Club donated a total of 361 pints of […]

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Giveaway alert: Engadget is giving away 3 Nest thermostats!

I spotted a Nest thermostat giveaway on the interweb over my lunch hour—Engadget is giving away 3 thermostats (courtesy of Amazon). You recall that I waxed eloquent about the Nest in my Father’s Day gift list (after taking heat for […]

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Travelin’ NOT on the Cheap

I’m a budget traveler—it’s a badge of honor that I wear proudly. Being a budget traveler means that I can take 5 trips in a year and spend the same amount of money that many people would spend on 1 […]

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Friday tech news roundup for September 20

In the news this week: redesigned Bing, an HP laptop with gesture control, graphene—the most amazing substance you might not have heard of, Dropbox, severed fingers won’t unlock the new iPhone 5S, Grand Theft Auto 5, plus get some tips […]

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What’s Coming Up?

With modern day television subscriptions, it’s very easy to know what’s on at any given time. You can even look into the future to see what’s on over the weekend just to make sure you’re not going to miss anything […]

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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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