How TDS enables its associates to ‘Be Good Citizens’

Company associates recently volunteered a record number of hours in communities across the country.

How TDS’ solution helped a Ruidoso, NM business adapt amidst a natural disaster

Service reliability and performance are crucial every day, but especially during a crisis. Here’s how TDS helped a small business stay connected during a natural disaster.

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.

TDS ranks near the top in gaming ISP

TDS’ use of fiber optic technology makes company ideal choice for video gamers.

How TDS TV+ is the ultimate entertainment hub

Are you ready for a TV experience that seamlessly combines live programming and streaming apps, all in one convenient place? With the return of buzzy shows like Severance and The White Lotus, as well as a wide variety of sports and other entertainment on tap, now is the perfect time […]

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Bally Sports App Not Working? Here’s how to Fix It

The Bally Sports app was launched on April 26, 2021. If the app is not working for you or you have a black screen when trying to use the app, here’s how to fix the Bally Sports app.

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TDS Celebrates Father’s Day with “Best of” Dad Jokes

We’re proud to offer its associates opportunities to develop smaller communities within the larger company. It is one of the reasons we have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Wisconsin State Journal for the past two years. In honor of Father’s Day June 20, we wanted to share the finest fatherly humor from its associate forum known as Dad Jokes.

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Backyard Essentials for Summer 2021

Now that June is here, we have officially reached outdoor get-together season, barbeque season, campfire season, pool party season—you name it! We have 14 items you’ll need to turn your backyard into the ultimate hangout spot—no matter who you’re having over.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Poppy

There are ways to get famous as a musician that exist today that simply didn’t even as recently as ten years ago. Poppy found her way via YouTube and social media festivals and is now a make-up tutorial host, actress and part-time WWE guest star in addition to the music and the videos. If you love pop and music, her combo on this album might just be for you.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: George Thorogood

Some call listening to George Thorogood a guilty pleasure, but what’s there to feel bad about? George and The Destroyers know how to jam and put on fantastic live shows—and this, their second album is worth a listen.

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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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