TDS embarking on major upgrades in rural areas

Through E-ACAM program and private investment, TDS is doubling down on improving rural broadband.

TDS Telecom surpasses 1 million fiber addresses

Milestone cements company as a national fiber leader.

As TDS continues upgrades, call us for a customized account review

From the recent launch of TDS Mobile to our efforts to increase internet speeds, TDS is constantly working to upgrade our service. See what’s available in your area and how much you can save!

Why TDS fiber beats other providers

Other local providers may say they offer “fiber,” but often simply add fiber to their existing cable lines, leading to lower upload speeds.

F-Secure, TDS Telecom launch powerful scam protection service

The enhanced cybersecurity features in the TDS Internet Security Suite comes as online scams are exploding in volume and sophistication.

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Friday tech news roundup for October 25

This week: Catch up using the Ketchupp app, Apple releases new devices and new software, read two reviews of the Fitbit Force, hear rumors about YouTube and XBox One, and check out what might the smartest smart lock around. If that’s not enough, take a peek at some innovative origami-inspired fast food packaging and some scary Google Map sightings.

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Cribs: TDS style

I’ve featured some sneak peeks into other offices such as Pinterest and Houzz, but what about TDS? While most of our office space is not uniquely compelling (I’m sure our cubes look very much like everyone else’s :-)), we have some pretty cool artwork that is gradually appearing in our office buildings across the country. Come take a peek.

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Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter…oh my!

With new social media popping up all the time, it can be hard to keep up. Lynea tells you what you need to know so you can be in the know.

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California wildfire pushes TDS techs into action

After wildfires burned in Northern California, TDS was one of the first utility companies allowed back in the area. Not only did we check to see that phone and Internet services were working, one of our Field Services managers made sure one gentleman, who hadn’t evacuated, got the food and water he needed.

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Friday tech news roundup for October 18

This week: an Australian start-up wants to make book deliveries by drone, Apple announces an October 22nd event, Nike releases a new FuelBand, Square Cash allows you to send cash over email, Facebook allows minors to post publicly, and the creator of Calvin & Hobbs gives a rare interview.

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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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