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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In the news: How Siri found its voice

If you’ve ever wondered where Siri’s voice came from, this article is for you (or, if you’re a total linguistics geek). The Verge has a fascinating story about how speech is more than the sum of the actual letter sounds. […]

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TDS Open smashes last year’s fundraising total

This year participants in the TDS Open raised $38,500 for the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. According to the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Johnson, 100% of the proceeds will go to the Verona College Club. He adds, […]

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How do you start your day?

How do you start your day? And, is it “working” for you? If not, allow me to introduce you to how Diane von Fustenberg (mother of the wrap dress) starts her day: “I send one e-mail that doesn’t benefit me […]

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Friday tech news roundup for September 13

This week: in case you’ve been living in a box, Apple released new iPhones; e-learning hit the news in a big way this week with two announcements; there’s new competition for the Magic Trackpad; get a sneak peek at the […]

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Misplaced ’80s nostalgia

My epiphany of the week is that, as a culture, we seem to be getting nostalgic about the ’80s the way that we used to get nostalgic about the ’50s. As a geek and non-Luddite, I am both fascinated and […]

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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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