TDS associates give back by partnering with the United Way

Thanks to our associates, the company raised $90,000 for the United Way to distribute throughout TDS communities.

Small Business Saturday: Tips to boost sales and strengthen community ties

Numbering over 33 million across the country, small businesses account for 99% of all U.S. businesses. Celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year, Small Business Saturday encourages Americans to get out in their communities and support local businesses by shopping small and dining locally. The day helps strengthen local […]

TDS honored as top workplace for Veterans

Company receives a gold certification in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative.

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? Fall brings with it the best assortment of TV shows, sports, and entertainment—and now is the perfect time to upgrade your home viewing experience without breaking the bank. TDS TV+ […]

Watch out for scams after natural disasters 

Severe weather events leave communities vulnerable — not just to physical damage, but to scammers looking to take advantage. 

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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.

3 Steps Toward Brand-Worthy Customer Service

Google “customer service horror story” and you have 211 million results to choose from. On the more positive side of customer service, here’s one easy link to “11 of the Best Customer Service Stories Ever, compiled by Stacy Conradt for […]

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Great family movies

We scoured the interwebs for ideas and also asked TDS employees to share their thoughts. The result is this one-stop-shop list of great movies you can enjoy with your family (or by yourself!). Which ones do you love? And which ones have you forgotten about or haven’t given a try?

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: A Twisted Christmas

There’s a Christmas album that’s a little outside of the box and unusual, but in a good way. A Twisted Christmas is an album of absolute classic Christmas songs played in a heavy metal style—with a few lyrical changes along the way. Critics seemed skeptical at first but were stunned by how much they loved the harder interpretations of the traditional carols. Give this fun one a try today!

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Half off SHOWTIME offer ends Dec. 31

Time is running out on this great sale! New customers to SHOWTIME® can purchase the premium channel for 50% off its regular rate of $10.99 a month for six months and the sale ends on December 31. Find out what you’ve been missing and why you should grab this offer before it’s too late.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Beach Boys Christmas

Just when the British music invasion was sweeping the scene, Brian Wilson had a brilliant idea to stay in the spotlight: recording The Beach Boy’s Christmas Album. The result took the music charts by storm and will put a little surf style into your holidays.

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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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