TDS associates give back by partnering with the United Way

Thanks to our associates, the company raised $90,000 for the United Way to distribute throughout TDS communities.

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. 

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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.

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 […]

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TDS family goes before congress to advocate for JDRF

Kimberly Koppenhaver is a newly minted congressional delegate—which is pretty amazing for an 11 year-old. Kimberly (nicknamed Kim or Kimmy) is the daughter of TDS employees Robin and Kevin Koppenhaver, and will be representing Wisconsin at the Juvenile Diabetes Research […]

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Do you like talking on the phone? If not, we’ve got a solution

Some people LOVE, I mean LOVE, talking on the phone. In this video Baby Troy (who is absolutely adorable) just can’t get enough of it. On a side note at about the 17-second mark it sounds like he says, “All […]

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9 tips for keeping your kids safe online

June is Internet Safety Month while it might seem a little random, it’s actually pretty fitting. With school out, kids have more time to play outdoors AND online. Learn 9 ways to help keep your kids safe online.

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Rural call completion: the problem and the progress

Whether you live in a rural or an urban area, you should know about a troubling phone problem: rural call completion (or the lack of it). TDS has been working with other local phone companies to highlight this growing issue […]

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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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