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Planned TDS service outages in Ruidoso, New Mexico overnight Jan. 15-16

Ruidoso-area customers: As part of our overall infrastructure restoration, TDS technicians must complete fiber splicing work to finalize connections to our new permanent equipment hub. This may result in a brief interruption of your TDS services in the overnight hours starting tonight. TDS will perform the necessary maintenance overnight January […]

Don’t click that link! Beware of text message scams

Text message scams are now one of the top ways fraudsters steal personal information, with over $10 billion obtained from victims.

Five tips to start the new year off right

The start of 2025 is a great opportunity to reset, refocus, and prepare for success.

Alert! Email phishing scheme hitting inboxes

Always think twice about account threats, don’t click links, and make sure the “from” email address matches the sender’s name.

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.

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.

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50 trivia questions for National Trivia Day

If you dominate in Trivial Pursuit, sweep the floor at the local bar’s trivia night, or challenge the best contestants on Game Show Network, today is your day! Jan. 4 is National Trivia day, so we’ve got 50 trivia questions for you. Test yourself, then share with others!

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TDS has not detected issues with Apache Log4j

The security and operations teams at TDS are focused on mitigating risks associated with the new Log4j threat. At this time, we have not detected any successful exploit attempts in our systems or services. Read more…

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Tips for securing smart home devices

From doorbells, lights, and thermostats, to refrigerators, stoves, and garage door openers, having internet-connected devices can offer loads of convenience—but they can also pose real security risks. Get seven tips to help keep your home network more secure.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Harry Connick Jr, When My Heart Finds Christmas

Spoiler alert: this album is one of, if not the most popular holiday album in the United States the last two decades. Listening today to understand why. If it hasn’t been on your radar, it likely should be.

HBO and Cinemax Free Preview, Dec. 24-31

HBO and Cinemax are releasing a plethora of exclusive and high-quality content this holiday season. TDS and HBO and Cinemax are teaming up to provide another free preview for TDS TV customers from Dec. 24 to Dec. 31. It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving.

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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Planned TDS service outages in Ruidoso, New Mexico overnight Jan. 15-16

Don’t click that link! Beware of text message scams

Five tips to start the new year off right

Alert! Email phishing scheme hitting inboxes

TDS Whole Home Wi-Fi: A better way to stay connected

Welcome to the TDS Connect Blog

50 trivia questions for National Trivia Day

TDS has not detected issues with Apache Log4j

Tips for securing smart home devices

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Harry Connick Jr, When My Heart Finds Christmas

HBO and Cinemax Free Preview, Dec. 24-31

Investing in our communities

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Don’t click that link! Beware of text message scams

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