How TDS enables its associates to ‘Be Good Citizens’

Company associates recently volunteered a record number of hours in communities across the country.

How TDS’ solution helped a Ruidoso, NM business adapt amidst a natural disaster

Service reliability and performance are crucial every day, but especially during a crisis. Here’s how TDS helped a small business stay connected during a natural disaster.

TDS Whole Home Wi-Fi: A better way to stay connected

It’s time to say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones and hello to seamless connectivity.

TDS ranks near the top in gaming ISP

TDS’ use of fiber optic technology makes company ideal choice for video gamers.

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? With the return of buzzy shows like Severance and The White Lotus, as well as a wide variety of sports and other entertainment on tap, now is the perfect time […]

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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.

What’s in a wireless network name?

What’s the name of your wireless network? Okay, you don’t have to tell me…but I was nosey enough to ask a few of my friends. I was really curious about what names people choose and why—after all, with wireless network […]

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TDS serves almost 10% of the smartest cities in the U.S.

Have you seen the “Smartest Cities in America” list that’s floating around the web this week? I saw it reported on Venturebeat.com, but I’m sure its also been listed elsewhere. Here’s the scoop: Lumosity has ranked U.S. cities by their […]

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Tech news roundup for August 2

This week: Chromecast, car hacking (no crowbar required), tablets taking the world by storm, the cause of horrible handwriting, Netflix profiles, and an interview with the creator of xkcd.

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What’s The Hold-Up? – Combating Slow Internet Speeds

What we’ll attempt to do today is shine the spotlight on some of the most common reasons for slow speeds, as well as provide you with some tips for getting back on the fast track.

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In the spotlight: A day in the life of a Sherwood, Wis. field service technician

Take a few steps with some of our field service techs who work to install and repair TDS services.

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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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