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.

Friday tech news roundup for August 9

Tech news for this week: anti-mosquito forcefields, Facebook photo auto destruct app, Yahoo! logo changes, how to make your own iPhone ringtones, speakerless headphones (?), and cricket-flour snacks. Kite anti-mosquito “forcefield” Maybe it’s just because I live in Wisconsin where […]

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Hints and tips for using the Google search bar

Did you know that in addition to checking your email, Facebook, and seeing the current weather, you can search Google from the TDS.net home page? It’s true (and oh so very handy). To make using the search bar even easier, […]

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Watch your language—your grandparents are probably on social media

Did you see the headlines (like this one, from the Washington Post)? The Pew Internet and American Life project released a new study on Monday showing that 72% of online adults use social networking sites. What’s more, people ages 65 […]

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In the spotlight: St. Paul, Minnesota

In St. Paul, the second most populous city in Minnesota, TDS provides business and residential service. And, it’s home to VISI, a TDS HMS company. But, if history had gone a bit differently, the mailing addresses for everyone in St. […]

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There’s still time for some budget-friendly family fun this summer

Holy cats it’s August 6th. When I worked in hospitality, we had a saying for the last week before school started: guilt week. In a nutshell, guilt week was when parents went “oh my goodness where did this summer go!” […]

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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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