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.

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

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 customers targeted by phishing scam

Have you seen it? The email that TDS is expanding your email quota? DELETE it! It’s a scam.

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Pequot Lakes ladies run for fun and fitness

Wendy Rickard’s, TDS senior coordinator-order management, desire to stay fit has become somewhat contagious at our Pequot Lakes, Minn. office. She recently began running in her spare time and now has her coworkers doing races with her. But not just […]

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The need for speed

In addition to being a TDS TV tester, I also get a chance to pilot out some of our other products from time to time. Sometimes the ideas can be really innovative and exciting. In this case, there is discussion […]

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In the spotlight: Josh Epstein

>Do you remember the first word you read? Josh Epstein, TDS consumer repair advisor and our newest blogger, remembers. It was “Superman.” Josh credits his dad for getting him started reading comics when he was just 4 years old. His […]

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Tips for starting a household budget (and how to stick to it!)

If you’re like two-thirds of Americans, you’re not keeping a household budget. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 32 percent of Americans put together a budget each month to track income and expenditures, and just 30 percent have a […]

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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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