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.

Life lessons I’ve learned from my dog

This is Lucy, our Goldendoodle. Before my husband and I had three children together, we had Lucy. At six years old, I’m told by the vet that we can now call her our “old girl” (technically in people years, she’s […]

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Art Cart delivers daily inspiration

In Dane County, Wis. summer doesn’t just mean warmer weather. It also means a return of the Art Cart, a long-running mobile art program for children and families. TDS is helping to sponsor this popular program this year. The Art […]

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Friday tech news roundup for July 12

This week’s roundup includes some Internet nostalgia, a Facebook Graph Search warning, a CES tech gadget for under $10, and more. 32 Things that will make you miss the old days of the Internet….or not The always amusing BuzzFeed pulled […]

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Itching for a trip? Get airfare on the cheap

If you just need a break, or want to get away for a few days, you might be looking for some cheap flights. Here are two sites our blogger uses to find the right destination at the right price.

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Wednesday spotlight: Condon, Oregon

Condon, Ore., one of TDS‘ serving areas, may only be three hours from Portland, but it’s quite a change of pace from the big city. The population of the City of Condon was just 682 at the last census, but […]

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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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