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What’s Up With My Wi-Fi?

Every day I speak with TDS customers from around the country who have questions about how their Internet service works. Our mission today, should you choose to join me, is to explain some common misconceptions regarding wireless technology and arm you with some of the tools you can use to combat them.
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Data Privacy Day: Talking to your kids about internet safety & usage

In 2013, nearly 57% of children, ages three to 17, used the internet at home, according to Child Trends. With an increasing number of children accessing the online world, it's important to include them in conversations about safe Internet usage and data privacy.
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Hacked personal devices shut down the internet

On the morning of October 21 parts of the internet went down. That’s right, the internet. How'd they do it? They used other people's internet-connected devices (maybe yours!) to carry out a certain kind of attack. Find out what you can do to protect your devices.
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What does Google know about you?

Have you ever thought about what your internet searches may reveal about you? You might be surprised to know just how much Google knows. While on its surface what you search for may seem uninteresting, just think of what can be gleaned from it. We have a few ways you can check the (potentially creepy) data Google has on you so you can clear Google from keeping any unwanted details. .
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What’s The Hold-Up? – Combating Slow Internet Speeds

What we'll attempt to do today is shine the spotlight on some of the most common reasons for slow speeds, as well as provide you with some tips for getting back on the fast track.
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TDS opens bid process for three broadband stimulus projects in Maine

TDS opens bid process for three broadband stimulus projects in Maine

On June 28, contractors from four telecom construction companies received details to bid on three broadband Internet expansion projects in Maine.
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