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.

Fall colors near TDS communities

It is almost time to pull out the knit blankets, pumpkin decor, and apple cider—fall is on its way! The cooler weather means towns, forests, state and national parks, and scenic byways will be blanketed with the magnificent hues that characterize the season. Here are the best locations near TDS communities to see the red, orange, and yellow colors we all love.

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California service outage updates

This blog will provide ongoing updates for customers in the Coffee Creek, California area on the status of service outages resulting from the September 2021 River Complex wildfires. Update 3:10 p.m. Sept. 17: TDS completed repairs to damaged fiber at […]

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Peter Gabriel

Popular tracks like “Sledgehammer” make you immediately know it’s from the U.S. ‘80s culture, but the rest of the record seems to span all time and existence. Unanimously it transformed Gabriel into an iconic artist instead of a cult hero and has been named one of the top 500 albums of all time. It’s well worth a listen!

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#NeverForget Sept. 11, 2001

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Even though two decades have passed, those old enough to remember that fateful day can still recall where they were and what they were doing. For hundreds of thousands of individuals, […]

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Free preview of NFL Network kicks off Sept. 12

A free preview on the NFL Network kicks off Sept. 12 and runs through Oct. 12. Find out what you can watch so you don’t miss out.

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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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