Why TDS fiber beats other providers

Other local providers may say they offer “fiber,” but often simply add fiber to their existing cable lines, leading to lower upload speeds.

F-Secure, TDS Telecom launch powerful scam protection service

The enhanced cybersecurity features in the TDS Internet Security Suite comes as online scams are exploding in volume and sophistication.

TDS associates’ top travel destinations

Our associates share their favorite vacation spots from coast to coast – and beyond!

How TDS is meeting the growing demand for speed

As a new report shows demand for faster internet at an all-time high, TDS continues working to expand its fiber service footprint.

Three easy steps to switch to TDS Mobile

TDS is excited to bring mobile service to more communities across our service area.

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

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.

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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