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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Westworld recap + new summer shows starting soon!

Gone are the days when summer was a wasteland of reruns. Get the scoop on some favorites that are returning with new seasons in the next month, and what brand new shows you could watch.

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FTC: Know your rights about credit and discrimination

For Pride Month, the FTC wants the LGBTQ+ community to know about some of the rights related to credit and discrimination. Learn what you need to know.

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Streaming Tunes Tuesday: Supertramp, Breakfast in America

Younger audiences who are fans of the NBC hit show “The Office” may remember Supertramp’s “Goodbye Stranger” being parodied by Michael Scott and turned into “Goodbye Toby”—a classic episode. But that grandiose theater rock that Supertramp was great at, especially on this album, is incredibly timeless.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness documentary on PBS

A four-hour documentary about the mental health crisis among youth in America premieres on PBS stations nationwide on June 27 and June 28, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. CT, and 7 p.m., MT. Learn more.

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Updated: How to turn on parental controls for your kids’ favorite online services

Updated for 2022! Most parents don’t want their small kids accidentally wandering into the deep end of the internet without supervision. Parental controls can help keep your kids within the online content areas you’re comfortable with. We’ve rounded up quick links and, in some cases directions, to the parental controls for all of the major streaming services and the most-popular gaming platforms.

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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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