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 spotlight: Matinicus Island, Maine

Matinicus Island, a TDS community, might just be the most remote island off the eastern seaboard of the United States. It’s 23 miles from the mainland and not the type of place you go on a whim. In the summer, […]

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Taming email overload

Yep. You know this routine. You come into work, immediately turn on your computer (believing that’s where the work gets done) and BAM. It hits you. You’ve got 410 emails, maybe 10 of which you to act on. Being a […]

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TDS TV sponsors Verona Fest

TDS TV recently sponsored the Verona Fest in benefit of the Verona Youth Hockey Program and the local non-profit ice arena, Eagle’s Nest. The event featured activities fun for the whole family including games, a skating party, a silent auction, […]

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Friday tech news roundup for September 6

This week: Kindle MatchBook helps you digitize books you bought in print, Yahoo! finally picked a logo, Jawbone released a new mini speaker, iPad cases got Apple fans in a frenzy, heartbeat passcodes are here, read about the forgotten father […]

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Creating a positive start to the school year

For many families, the first day of school is very exciting. Kids start the year with new clothes and shoes plus a backpack filled with everything on the school supply list. Unfortunately, there are many families who struggle to afford […]

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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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