Planned outages in Ruidoso, N.M. 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.

Why TDS is Named the Best for Business

TDS Wins In Business Executive Choice Award

TDS Telecom (TDS®) was awarded the prestigious In Business Executive Choice Award, being named the top Phone & Internet Company by business owners and executives. This accolade, given by In Business magazine, underscores TDS’s commitment to providing exceptional services and […]

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TDS to no longer carry AMC Network

As of June 10, 2021, TDS will no longer carry the AMC Network on our channel lineups. These channels include AMC, BBC America, We tv (Women’s Entertainment), BBC World News, IFC, and Sundance. Learn more about this decision.

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10 Tech Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Looking for tech gifts for dad this Father’s Day? I have you covered. From the creative dad all the way to the sport’s lover, here’s a list of 10 tech must-haves for a wide range of budgets and interests (and all are much more exciting than tie!).

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Foo Fighters, The Colour and the Shape

Isn’t it always fun to rediscover an album from time to time? One that maybe you wore out 20 years ago and then forgot about for a solid decade? Although today’s band has been featured here on CTT before, their second album hasn’t—and it’s a good one worth revisiting!

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The Titans That Built America kicks off May 31 on The History Channel

The fiery rise of industrial icons William Boeing, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., and Pierre Du Pont will be featured on The History Channel starting on Monday, May 31, 9/8 CT.

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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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