Back-to-school with TDS’ Education Assistance policy

Education can open new worlds and be a stepping stone to career growth, but the financial cost of higher education is often a barrier to earning a degree. TDS helps associates overcome that barrier with the Education Assistance policy, which reimburses up to 100% of higher educational costs. The policy […]

TDS helps schools recover after tornado

Working quickly in the aftermath of the storm, TDS teams helped ensure critical communications services were back in place.

TDS Open reaches new heights with historic donations to two nonprofits

What happens when passionate associates, fantastic vendors, and generous sponsors come together for a good cause? For TDS Telecom, it means making history. The 2026 TDS Open charity golf event raised a record-breaking $308,000, marking the largest charitable contribution in the event’s history. Held at University Ridge Golf Course in […]

FOX ONE now included with your TDS TV subscription!

FOX ONE is FOX’s latest streaming service, bringing together live and on-demand programming in one easy-to-use app.

TDS fully launches mobile phone product

TDS Mobile features nationwide 5G coverage, unlimited talk and text, a 30-day money back guarantee, and no contracts.

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.

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.

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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.

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Make your donation count by avoiding end-of-year charity scams

Charities in need of support will be making year-end appeals by phone, mail, email, and social media. Scammers know that, too, and every year try to trick people into giving to them, not the real deal. So here are some steps to take to make sure your money will support the programs you care about.

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New channel alert: CLEO TV

There’s a new channel available in your TDS TV and TDS TV+ channel lineup: CLEO TV! Get the scoop on just some of the great shows you’ll find when you tune in.

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The 20 worst passwords of 2021

In 1987, comedian Mel Brooks made fun of the password 12345 (and those who use it) in one of his movies—but here’s the not-so-funny punchline: that same bad password is the third most-common one in use THIS YEAR. Find out what the other 19 are (and stop using them!).

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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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