TDS embarking on major upgrades in rural areas

Through E-ACAM program and private investment, TDS is doubling down on improving rural broadband.

TDS Telecom surpasses 1 million fiber addresses

Milestone cements company as a national fiber leader.

As TDS continues upgrades, call us for a customized account review

From the recent launch of TDS Mobile to our efforts to increase internet speeds, TDS is constantly working to upgrade our service. See what’s available in your area and how much you can save!

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.

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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.

Free Hallmark preview the whole month of October!

Pull on your favorite sweatshirt and curl up on the couch because every TDS TV and TDS TV+ customer is getting Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries included in their channel lineup in October!

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Animals

The original Animals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. “House of the Rising Sun” is still viewed favorably, with Rolling Stone calling it the 123rd best song ever created in 2003. Give them a shot today and take yourself back to when people had real things to complain about, instead of their Instagram stories not getting enough likes. Happy Tuesday!

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TDS offers HBO and Cinemax Free Preview Sept. 23-27

It’s a free preview weekend for TDS TV and TDS TV+ customers! Watch HBO® and Cinemax® FREE for four days and be entertained with original series, hit Hollywood movies, and more.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: George Clinton

Today’s artist is from the ‘80s—but there isn’t anything typical about the music or the act. He utilized music tech in new ways and created a sound that is now probably the most sampled in modern rap history. Take a listen today and P-Funk up your Tuesday!

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10-Digit dialing required in many areas starting October 24

In 19 states and 29 area codes that TDS serves, customers will soon have to dial 10 digits (area code + telephone number) when making a local call. Get the details about who, what, when, where and why this change will happen.

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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; with 1.1 million residential and business connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services.


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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