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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.

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Caught lying? Here’s what to do (and NOT to do) next

About 34 percent of job seekers lie on resumes, according to the findings of a survey conducted by HireRight.com. In a tough job market, the numbers edge up and the line between fact and fiction blurs even more. According to […]

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What Game of Thrones teaches us about business communications

I just finished binge watching the first two seasons of HBO’s Game of Thrones (don’t worry, I also read all of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books, on which the show is based). Being immersed […]

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Today in tech history: first international phone call

The first international phone call was made July 1, 1881 between Calais, Maine in the United States and St. Stephen, New Brunswick in Canada. Given the date, perhaps the call was made to wish Canada a happy birthday ;-).

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11 reasons why landlines are awesome

Yesterday the Communications Team here at TDS spotted an article that we sort of loved. It’s titled “Sorry, cellphone: Why landlines still rock” so you can see why. It’s an opinion and education piece where the author, John Quain, argues […]

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Making the switch from Minerva TDS TV to Mediaroom TDS TV

If you live in Tennessee and have the older TDS TV platform, you might be wondering about what it’ll be like to upgrade to the new TDS TV with Mediaroom. After all, it can be hard to change from something […]

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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Small Business Saturday: Tips to boost sales and strengthen community ties

TDS honored as top workplace for Veterans

How TDS TV+ is the ultimate entertainment hub

Watch out for scams after natural disasters

Hallmark movie filming locations revealed

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

Caught lying? Here’s what to do (and NOT to do) next

What Game of Thrones teaches us about business communications

Today in tech history: first international phone call

11 reasons why landlines are awesome

Making the switch from Minerva TDS TV to Mediaroom TDS TV

Investing in our communities

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