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: 10 “Eggscellent” Ways to Enhance Your Eggs

If there’s one thing we like better than Easter candy, it’s the abundance of Easter egg dishes that appear in our home around the holiday. Sure, the traditional recipes for Easter’s bounty typically call for a variety of deviled eggs, but we’ve decided to offer you a few alternatives as well.

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Weekly tech news roundup (April 18)

If you’ve had any data stolen online, you’re not alone and the newest research shows just how prevalent the problem really is (speaking of which, if you’re a Michael’s Craft customer, look out because 2.6 million credit card numbers were stolen over eight months). In other news, check out some Tron-like road paint, a new Dyson river-cleaning vacuum concept, and a payment system that’s as simple as using the palm of your hand. Still want more? Find out how to hack Siri so she can control your Nest, Tesla, Spotify, and more.

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Go grocery shopping on this day of the week

When it comes to grocery shopping, we know it’s wise to not to go on an empty stomach, but when should you head to the supermarket to bag the best bargains? Believe it or not, there’s actually one day of the week that’s better than the rest.

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What’s New on TV: “Philomena,” “Walter Mitty” and “Ride Along” highlight new films

TDS’ Movies on Demand bring viewers a nice variety of titles this week, including several critically acclaimed dramas, a box office hit comedy, a family flick about a errant squirrel, and a holiday-themed musical.

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Is your Facebook activity causing more harm than good?

It’s a good question, and one to consider not only about yourself, but also relative to your kids. There have been a number of high-profile news stories lately that underline the need to be careful with your online reputation.

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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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