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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Streaming Tunes Tuesday: Silversun Pickups

Silversun Pickups are an interesting listen for just about anyone no matter what music is in your wheelhouse. They’re not alt rock, they’re not exactly rock, but yet some of the guitar work might remind you of Smashing Pumpkins. It’s a solid listen!

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Outside TV being discontinued by programmer

Due to a programmer decision, Outside TV is being discontinued Sept. 1, 2022. The channel is currently offered TDS TV channel 650SD/1650HD on and channel 142 on TDS TV+. 

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Streaming Tunes Tuesday: Night Ranger

People often toss around the phrase “one hit wonder” in a derogatory manner—but in all reality, having one hit song is truly not a bad thing. Some of those songs were so huge and have shaped music history and our own personal memories forever. Night Ranger’s hit is still worth listening to today.

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Escape the summer heat with these 15 movies!

Summer is well underway, and most of us are probably taking advantage of the warm weather. For the days that are just a bit too hot to be outside, sit back and enjoy one of these fun summer-themed movies!

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Streaming Tunes Tuesday: Los Lonely Boys

If you enjoy anything from Santana to Stevie Ray Vaughan, this is certainly for you. It’s rock ’n’ roll with just a touch of telenovela mixed in, and it’s really fun to listen to. If you’ve been locked up too long in this crazy world—give this a whirl today

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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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