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May 20, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today it has updated their TDS TV Microsoft® Mediaroom® platform to version 2.3. TDS TV customers with Mediaroom gain more than a dozen new features and options, giving them more control over their TV-watching experience.
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May 15, 2013
TDS® announces the ARRA broadband stimulus project is now available to first homes in the area; more residents in Wind Lake and Waterford will gain access to stimulus-funded Internet service throughout the summer months.
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May 07, 2013
Connecting with the Sales and Service team at TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) just got easier. Now people looking for assistance can live chat with a TDS representative once a category is selected. Instant online conversations will assist both new and existing customers in selecting products, making changes to their account, pricing, and billing.
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May 01, 2013
Starting today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is building on the idea that managed services can solve business problems. To encourage businesses to make the switch, TDS is offering customers the opportunity to buy the VVX 500 business media phone for only a penny when they upgrade to managedIP Hosted.
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April 19, 2013
Earlier this week, the Necedah School District received a $2,500 technology grant from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED). During the school board’s monthly meeting, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), a supporting member of FRED, presented the check to the middle and high school principal. TDS also surprised the school with a Kindle Fire.
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April 08, 2013
According to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), construction is underway on two more of the company’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. Newly underway are projects in Kentucky and Mississippi. Once complete, more customers will have access to high-speed Internet service.
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April 04, 2013
To ensure all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service offers, Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up are available. Local phone companies, including TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), offer these federal programs so everyone has the option to connect with family, employers, and emergency services.
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April 03, 2013
Waynesboro Middle School in Tennessee received a $2,500 technology grant from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) on April 2, 2013. During an all school assembly, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), a supporting member of FRED, presented the check to students and faculty. TDS also surprised the school with a Kindle Fire.
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March 28, 2013
Beginning today, Pennsylvania residents and businesses in the 570 area code can start dialing ten digits — area code + telephone number — when making local calls. Beginning Sept. 21, 2013, everyone in the 570 area code will be required to dial ten digits (area code + telephone number).
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March 20, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces the availability of TDS TV service in parts of Monroe, Wis. The IP-based TV platform is the most technologically advanced TV service available in the area.
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March 15, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is wrapping up the second phase of its fiber-optic cable project in the city of Middleton. Now, with the installation of nearly 30 miles of new fiber-optics complete, TDS’ network is prepared to connect about 70 percent of the households in Middleton to TDS TV.
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March 12, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) makes South Carolina the 17th state where it will offer managedIP Hosted. A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications solution, managedIP Hosted integrates voice and data into a single communications solution. It’s now available to businesses in North, Norway, and Williston, S.C.
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March 06, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today that Mark Barber will join the company on March 18, 2013 as vice president of Cable Operations.
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February 26, 2013
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS Telecom), today announced an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Baja Broadband, LLC (“Baja”), a cable company headquartered in Alamogordo, New Mexico, for a purchase price of $267.5 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments. Baja generated annual revenues of $82.4 million in 2012, and has approximately 285 employees. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013, pending regulatory approvals.
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February 15, 2013
F-Secure Internet Security 2013, which powers TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) Internet Security product, earned the top spot in this year’s security suite testing by PCWorld.
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February 08, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it has submitted applications to the California Public Utilities Commission for two California Advanced Services Fund Infrastructure (CASF) grants to improve high-speed Internet service in parts of the state.
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February 06, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) customers have reported receiving voice phishing calls. These calls are fraudulent attempts to scam TDS customers into revealing sensitive account information. People should be extra cautious of any phone call requests to verify account information.
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January 29, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in areas around Wyandotte, Okla. Once complete, about 200 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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January 28, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces businesses can save up to $10,000 by upgrading to the company’s managedIP Hosted phone system. In addition, businesses may qualify for new VVX500 business media phones for free.
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January 25, 2013
One year ago, La Vergne residents found out they had a new choice for television services—TDS TV from TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®). On Jan. 24, TDS surprised the 1,000th TDS TV customer.
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January 24, 2013
It’s official, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is now offering TDS TV in parts of Black Earth and Verona, Wis.
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January 21, 2013
Calling all Minnesota High School seniors: Now’s the time to apply for $2,000 scholarships that will be awarded by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation (MTA). TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is once again participating in the MTA scholarship program.
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January 18, 2013
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is upgrading its TDS TV® platform in Farragut and Mt. Juliet, Tenn. TDS is switching from the Minerva platform to Microsoft® Mediaroom®.
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January 03, 2013
If you’re a Wisconsin High School senior: Now’s the time to apply for a Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarship through TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®).
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December 13, 2012
Boxes of goodies have been sorted and are en route to five local non-profit organizations around Dane County. TDS employees brought in toys (e.g., trucks, books, dolls, board games, stuffed animals) as well as coffee pots, linens, pillows, pet food, and food of all varieties — to help others throughout the area enjoy the holidays.
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December 04, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in areas around Hartland and St. Albans, Maine. Once complete, about 600 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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December 03, 2012
Employees at TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) in Monroe, Wis., are choosing to make a difference this holiday season. On Nov. 27, TDS employees presented a check for $1,425 and several boxes of food to Green Cares.
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November 29, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus-funded broadband Internet project in Chatham, Mich. is now accessible to nearly everyone living in the area.
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November 20, 2012
TDS Hosted and Managed Services (TDS HMS), a leading provider of cloud-based managed services, today announced that its ReliaCloud™ service has achieved VMware vCloud® Powered status. This achievement illustrates, to customers, that TDS HMS’ cloud services are underpinned by VMware’s leading virtualization and cloud infrastructure and management technology, namely VMware vSphere® and VMware vCloud Director®.
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November 16, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. has entered into a Consent Decree with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) based on self-reported findings which now concludes the inquiry.
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November 15, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is offering free demonstrations of their Internet Protocol (IP) solution on December 4 and 5, 2012 in Parsons, Tenn. Known as TDS managedIP Hosted, it integrates voice and data as a single communications solution.
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November 13, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says construction is underway on three more American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. The projects will expand broadband Internet services to more customers in Indiana and Maine.
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November 09, 2012
More people than ever before need help or they’ll go hungry. To help, TDS is donating $1,000 to six food pantries in Dane County.
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November 07, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says construction is underway on two more American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. The projects will expand broadband Internet services to more customers are in Washington and Wisconsin.
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November 01, 2012
Update #5 N.H. - Final Update
Progress continues and majority of customers impacted by outages from Sandy are restored.
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October 30, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in areas around Camden, Ind. Once complete, about 325 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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October 12, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says construction is underway on four more American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. The projects will expand broadband Internet services to more customers are in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
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October 04, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says construction is underway on four more American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. The projects will expand broadband Internet services to more customers are in Alabama, New Hampshire, and Virginia.
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September 27, 2012
TEAM Technologies is changing its name to Vital Support Systems. The name change is part of the evolution of the TDS Hosted & Managed Services, LLC (TDS HMS) strategy and follows the recent acquisition of Vital Support Systems LLC.
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September 25, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says construction is underway on three more American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. The projects are in Georgia, Michigan, and New York. Once completed, broadband Internet services will be available to more customers in these states.
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September 20, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in areas around Inola, Bristow, Fletcher, and Cyril, Okla. Once complete, more than 900 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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September 13, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in areas around Augusta and Medina, Mich. Once complete, about 300 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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September 12, 2012
TDS Hosted and Managed Services (TDS HMS), a leading provider of cloud-based managed services, today announced the availability of ReliaCloud™. An enterprise-class IT Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud solution, ReliaCloud is now available through VISI Incorporated, a unit of TDS HMS, based in Minnesota.
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September 07, 2012
If you live in Camden County, Ga., you know TDS TV® is available in select areas, including St. Marys, Kingsland, and Woodbine. What you may not know is that it’s the most advanced TV service available today. Come and see for yourself.
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September 07, 2012
According to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), construction is underway on two more of the company’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects. Construction is underway on a project in Indiana and Wisconsin. As a result, more customers will have access to high-speed Internet services.
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September 04, 2012
According to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), construction is underway on the company’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects in Mississippi and New York. As a result, more customers will have access to high-speed Internet services.
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August 30, 2012
There’s a new TV provider in Middleton. It’s TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) and they are introducing TDS TV. Available in parts of Middleton, it’s being called the most technologically advanced TV service available in the area.
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August 08, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), an industry leader in providing VoIP services for businesses, announced it has been named by Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the global leader in open standards-based unified communications (UC), a Platinum Level Polycom Choice Partner. TDS joins a select group of Polycom hosted VoIP Service Providers in achieving this level of expertise, experience and performance; less than five percent of service providers have reached the Platinum status.
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July 30, 2012
Vital Support Systems announces the availability of ReliaCloud™ in Iowa. It’s Vital Support System’s first new product launch since being acquired by Telephone and Data Systems Inc. last month.
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July 27, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in central Wisconsin. Once complete, nearly 1,400 customers in areas around Nekoosa, New Lisbon, Vesper, and Junction City will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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July 25, 2012
According to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), construction is underway on the company’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, and Minnesota. As a result, more customers will have access to high-speed Internet services.
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July 23, 2012
According to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), construction got underway on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus projects near Monroe, Neillsville, and Medford, Wis. As a result, more customers will have access to high-speed Internet services.
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July 16, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project near Grove Hill, Ala. Once complete, nearly 500 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ high-speed Internet services.
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July 13, 2012
Fourteen TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) ARRA stimulus projects in nine states are getting underway. Once complete, more than 9,400 households will have access to a high-speed Internet connection.
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July 11, 2012
Tom Canfield, vice president of Commercial Marketing and Product Development for TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has accepted a position on Cisco Systems’ Small Business Executive Exchange Advisory Board (SBEE).
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July 10, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project southwest Wisconsin. As a result, customers in parts of areas surrounding Glen Haven, Cassville, Beetown, and Dickeyville will have access to high-speed Internet services.
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July 09, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) says that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project near Tisch Mills and just east of Hilbert, Wis.
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June 29, 2012
Contractors from four telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on three broadband Internet expansion projects in Maine. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the projects. Bids are due to TDS by July 19, 2012.
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June 28, 2012
Experience TV like never before with TDS TV®. Brought to you by TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), TDS TV is now available to people living in the city of Monticello, Minn.
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June 27, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) and TEAM Technologies announced the availability of 30,000 sq. ft. of new Tier III data center space. With the expansion complete, the building now covers 55,000 sq. ft. on a five acre lot in the Fitchburg Technology Campus.
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June 21, 2012
Madison Gas & Electric Co. and Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, presented TEAM Companies, a TDS® company, with a check for $114,972 after installing a high efficiency chiller, integrated water side economizer, high efficiency UPS system, and efficient air distribution system at it’s new data center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
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June 11, 2012
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., (NYSE: TDS) parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp., today announced the acquisition of Vital Support Systems, LLC (Vital), headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa for a purchase price of $45 million. Vital generated annual revenues of $76 million in 2011. The acquisition brings deep IT Solution Provider capabilities and strong customer relationships to the portfolio of TDS Hosted & Managed Services, LLC (TDS HMS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortune 500®, Telephone and Data Systems.
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June 08, 2012
If you live in La Vergne, Tenn. or Camden County, Ga., TDS TV® is available in select areas. The TDS TV Expanded programming line-up is expanded.
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June 04, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces availability of managedIP Hosted Call Center. The call center environment connects callers and employees based solely on how a business wants to route calls—by product line, season, and to single or multiple locations.
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June 01, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. among carriers working toward IPv6 transition
According to World IPv6 Day organizers, several leading ISPs, home networking equipment manufacturers, and web companies around the world are coming together to permanently enable IPv6 for their products and services by June 6, 2012.
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May 31, 2012
Contractors from five telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on two broadband Internet expansion projects in New Hampshire. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the projects. Bids are due to TDS by June 15, 2012.
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May 31, 2012
If you live in La Vergne, Tenn., you know TDS TV® is available. What you may not know is that it’s the most advanced TV service available today. Come and see for yourself. TDS is hosting an Open House.
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May 25, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp., the nation’s seventh largest telecom provider, today announced that its parent company, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. made Forbes’ list of the America’s Most Trustworthy Companies in the mid-cap category. The list identifies the most transparent and trustworthy businesses that trade on American exchanges.
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May 24, 2012
Seven Wisconsin High School seniors received Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarships this month. Each year, local telephone companies — including TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) — participate in the WSTF scholarship program.
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May 23, 2012
Do you know someone who can’t afford basic phone service or is thinking about cutting the cord to save money? Help is available through Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up. Local phone companies, including TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), offer these programs to ensure that everyone has access to basic phone service.
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May 15, 2012
Contractors from 12 telecom construction companies received details last night (May 14) to bid on a broadband Internet expansion project for Bois Blanc Island, Mich. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting in Cheboygan to outline the project. Bids are due to TDS by June 4, 2012.
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May 15, 2012
Lotus HVM Racing is pleased to welcome TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) and their guests back the Indianapolis 500 for the third consecutive year. TDS® continues its partnership as the official communications partner of Lotus HVM Racing. The TDS logo will appear on the #78 car for the 96th running of the Indy 500, and throughout the 2012 racing season.
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May 11, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) warns business owners of a serious issue facing those who own and operate their own phone systems. Voice mail and toll fraud is on the rise as hackers use corporate phone systems to find an open road to major telecom networks.
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May 02, 2012
VoIP is gaining traction in the business world. In fact, it’s projected that more than 79 percent of U.S. businesses will have a VoIP communications solution by 2013. Merging voice and data into a single network improves productivity, which impacts the bottom line. How much? On average, $105 per employee move/change—and that’s just one example according to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®).
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May 01, 2012
Contractors from six telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on two broadband Internet expansion projects in New York. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the projects. Bids are due to TDS by May 17, 2012.
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April 27, 2012
TDS is making progress on the construction of a fiber optic broadband network in Chatham, Mich. It’s funded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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April 27, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new IP-based communications solution for businesses in Millington, Fostoria, and Munger. Known as TDS managedIP Hosted, this Internet Protocol (IP) communications solution integrates voice and data as a single communications solution.
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April 18, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new communications solution for businesses in the Amelia area. Known as TDS managedIP Hosted, this Internet Protocol (IP) communications solution integrates voice and data as a single communications solution.
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April 18, 2012
On behalf of the employees and customers of TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS) thanks Wisconsin Congressmen Sean Duffy, Ron Kind, Tom Petri, Reid Ribble, and Jim Sensenbrenner for taking a stand on an issue important to the future of rural telecommunications, our company, customers, and the communities we serve.
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April 09, 2012
Contractors from five telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project around New Castle, Virginia.
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April 02, 2012
Contractors from five telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project on the border of Florida and Georgia, near Quincy, Fla.
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March 28, 2012
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it’s three-quarters of the way through pre-bid meetings. During the meetings, TDS outlines its stimulus-funded projects that will expand broadband Internet access to more than 27,000 rural customers across the country.
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March 28, 2012
Contractors from five telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project around Blue Ridge, Ga. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network in the area. Bids are due to TDS by April 19, 2012.
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March 27, 2012
TDS TV is now available in select St. Marys, Ga. neighborhoods. Powered by Microsoft® Mediaroom®, TDS TV is the most advanced TV service available in St. Marys. It features more than 240 all-digital channels (including HD), picture-in-picture channel surfing, instant channel change, and a connected-home DVR.
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March 26, 2012
Contractors from 10 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project around Salem, Kentucky.
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March 21, 2012
Contractors from 11 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on three broadband Internet expansion projects in Oklahoma. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the projects that will expand the company’s broadband network near Stonewall, Fletcher, Bristow, Catoosa, and Wyandotte.
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March 20, 2012
Contractors from 11 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on two broadband Internet expansion projects in Mississippi. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the projects that will expand the company’s broadband network near Calhoun City and Leakesville.
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March 18, 2012
Experience TV like never before with TDS TV®. Brought to you by TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), TDS TV is now available in select La Vergne, Tenn. neighborhoods.
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March 14, 2012
Contractors from 17 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Alabama. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network near Centre. Bids are due to TDS by April 5, 2012.
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March 13, 2012
Studies show that IP (Internet Protocol) communications can reduce a business’s overall costs anywhere from 3 to 40 percent. With telecom costs representing 10 percent of the typical IT fixed expense budget, the value of business Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can add up quickly. A new TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) white paper offers insights into the value in business VoIP.
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March 13, 2012
Company expresses strong support for prosecution and sentencing of former employee and vendor
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March 12, 2012
— Contractors from 12 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Kentucky. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network near Hyden, Ky. Bids are due to TDS by April 5, 2012.
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March 07, 2012
Phone and Internet services reconnected in Tellico Plains
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March 04, 2012
Tornado damage in Tellico Plains impacted thousands of customers, most back online
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March 01, 2012
Updated news on TDS repairs in Tellico Plains due to tornado damage, progress continues
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February 27, 2012
In the last week, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted pre-bid meetings in Idaho, Tennessee, and Washington. TDS is now half-way through pre-bid meetings.
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February 26, 2012
Contractors from 15 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Tennessee. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network near Parsons, Tenn. Bids are due to TDS by March 20, 2012.
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February 23, 2012
Business and IT executives seeking to explore data center services and solutions are invited to attend a complimentary seminar on the topic of data center decisions. The seminar will be held on March 9 at the Westin Galleria in Edina, Minn.
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February 22, 2012
Phones on for most, crews adding poles and lines to restore services after snow storm
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February 22, 2012
Contractors from 14 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Idaho. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network in part of Idaho. Bids are due to TDS by March 8.
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February 20, 2012
Contractors from 22 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Washington. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network in part of Wash. Bids are due to TDS by March 12.
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February 08, 2012
There’s more than $2 billion available to schools and public libraries through the federal government’s E-Rate program. The program offers reimbursement on communications services—primarily phone and Internet. To participate, schools and libraries must act by Feb. 21.
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February 06, 2012
TEAM Companies, a TDS company and leading Midwest data center provider, announced today that all of its Midwest data centers and managed service offerings are now operated under the AICPA's Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16, Type II. Data centers in Fitchburg, Wis., and Des Moines and Cedar Falls, Iowa all completed the new compliance measures and were approved.
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February 05, 2012
Late Friday Feb. 3, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS) divested its interest in the Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) to a leading Minneapolis-based Internet sports information provider, TST Media. TDS acquired a majority stake in WSN in the summer of 2007.
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February 01, 2012
This week, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted two pre-bid meetings in Wis. The company outlined 11 projects that will expand the company’s broadband network to more than 7,400 customers in parts of Wis.
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January 30, 2012
Contractors from 11 telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Minn. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network in part of Minn. Bids are due to TDS by Feb. 10.
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January 25, 2012
Contractors from 10 telecom construction companies received details yesterday to bid on the broadband Internet expansion project in Colorado. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the project which will expand the company’s broadband network in part of Colorado. Bids are due to TDS by Feb. 9.
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January 22, 2012
Calling all Minnesota High School seniors: Now’s the time to apply for $2,000 scholarships that will be awarded by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation (MTA). TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is once again participating in the MTA scholarship program.
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January 18, 2012
Earlier today, contractors from 17 telecom construction companies received details to bid on broadband Internet expansion projects in Ind. and Mich. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting this morning to outline project plans that will expand broadband networks in parts of Ind. and Mich. Bids are due to TDS in about two weeks.
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January 12, 2012
At an all-school assembly earlier today, Kingsland Elementary School received a $5,000 technology grant from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED). TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), a supporting member of FRED, presented the grant to teachers and administrators.
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January 08, 2012
Just in time for the New Year, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new communications solution for businesses in Elgin, Cyril, Fletcher, Gracemont, and Verden, Okla. Known as TDS managedIP Hosted, this Internet Protocol (IP) communications solution integrates voice and data as a single communications solution.
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January 04, 2012
Calling all Wisconsin High School seniors: Now’s the time to apply for a Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarship. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is once again participating in the WSTF scholarship program.
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December 12, 2011
TDS employees (a.k.a. Santa’s little elves) finished sorting hundreds of toys and tons of food for area charities. Now the TDS elves are delivering everything — trucks, books, coffee pots, dolls, board games, linens, pillows, pet food, food of all varieties, and so much more — so that families will have them in time for the holidays.
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November 14, 2011
More people than ever before need help or they’ll go hungry. Knowing this, employees at TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) in Monroe, Wis. chose to make a difference. Today, Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, the TDS employees presented a check for $3,069 and about 150 pounds of food to Green Cares.
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October 31, 2011
Halloween 2011 is one Amy Guptill of Milladore, Wis. will never forget. On Monday, Oct. 31, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) presented Guptill—the 2011 TDS Customer Rewards Program grand prize winner—with a check for $5,000.
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October 26, 2011
Federal Communications Commission adopts universal service and inter-carrier compensation reform order for some consumers—not all
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October 25, 2011
Business phones for a penny? TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) understands businesses are feeling the pinch. Budgets are tight, but missing phone calls from existing or potential clients is simply not an option. To help businesses on both fronts, TDS is offering phones for a penny—to businesses who switch to TDS managedIP.
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October 06, 2011
Understanding the struggles facing many businesses, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new communications solution for businesses in Inola, Okla.
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September 21, 2011
Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) customers in Tipton are the subject of a scam. TDS has reports that elderly customers are receiving phone calls telling them “if they do not receive our black box, they will stop getting our TV service.” TDS customers do not need to take action or purchase additional items to maintain communication services currently provided by TDS.
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September 15, 2011
Recent acquisitions and retirement create new opportunities within organization
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September 07, 2011
TDS Hosted & Managed Services, LLC (TDS HMS) announces the appointment of Terry Swanson as CEO of VISI Incorporated and TEAM Technologies.
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August 29, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) introduces managedIP, a new communications solution for businesses, to Kentucky communities of Hyden, Bledsoe, Stinnett, and Wooton.
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August 23, 2011
Does Hurricane Irene have your attention? It certainly has the attention of TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®). TDS has operations all along the eastern seaboard, right where Hurricane Irene is forecasted to land this weekend.
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August 09, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is hiring 12 Inside Sales Advisors in Knoxville, Tenn. The company is hosting an Open House at its brand new customer care center to provider job seekers a chance to see the facility, find out more about the open positions, and ask questions.
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August 08, 2011
Understanding the struggles facing many businesses, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new communications solution for businesses in the Choctaw, Jones area.
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July 26, 2011
August 1st deadline approaches for WiMAX customers to find new provider
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July 04, 2011
Nearly 27 percent of Americans (about 1-in-4) with access to high-speed Internet choose not to take the service. One of the primary reasons for not subscribing to the service — no computer (or an inadequate one).
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June 29, 2011
TDS Hosted & Managed Services, LLC (TDS HMS) announces the addition of Clint Harder to its management team.
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June 27, 2011
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S) parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp., announces it will acquire OneNeck® IT Services headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. for a purchase price of $95 million.
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June 15, 2011
Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced his selection of Ellen Nowak as a Commissioner to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW).
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June 14, 2011
TDS Hosted and Managed Services LLC. announces the selection of Phil LaForge as chief operating officer.
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June 02, 2011
VISI leverages network to connect data centers and add disaster recovery offerings
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May 30, 2011
This year, eight students in TDS serving areas received WSTF scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500.
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May 25, 2011
On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, a federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned an indictment against a former TDS Telecom (TDS®) employee and a Hilton, NY vendor accused of thirty counts of theft by mail fraud.
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May 23, 2011
This morning (May 24), Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, signed special session bills SB 13/AB 14 into law The bill signing ceremony took place at the 101st Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association’s annual convention.
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May 18, 2011
De Silvestro’s team, HVM Racing proudly announces a continued partnership with TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) for this year’s Indy 500.
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May 16, 2011
Earlier today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted a ground breaking ceremony in Chatham, Mich. The event marks the beginning of construction on TDS’ first broadband stimulus project. More than 900 residents will gain access to a high-speed broadband connection as a result. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) granted funding as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
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May 12, 2011
TDS comments on United States Senator Herb Kohl’s intention to retire at the end of the 112th Congress.
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May 11, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) today announces two high-profile executive leadership changes aimed at accelerating growth.
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May 10, 2011
Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature took decisive and overwhelming action, passing special session bills SB 13/AB 14, legislation focused on streamlining existing telecom regulations in the state of Wisconsin.
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May 09, 2011
Local businesses are teaming up to help raise funds for Minnesota Military Veterans in need.
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May 09, 2011
TEAM Companies announces it’s hosting a data center seminar series in Iowa. The event will take place Thursday, May 19, 2011.
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May 08, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces the start of a $10 million data center infrastructure expansion at its VISI data center in Eden Prairie, Minn. The project, slated to begin this spring, will double the power and cooling capacity of the facility which is already the largest commercially available Tier III data center in the region.
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May 03, 2011
More people than ever before need help or they’ll go hungry. To help, TDS is donating $1,000 to six food pantries in Dane County.
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May 01, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) customers in Oakman, Flatwood, and Centre, Ala. met local TDS technicians and area managers with a tearful response when they arrived with much needed supplies to their rural communities on Sunday afternoon and early this morning.
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April 28, 2011
Madison community asked to bring items to TDS today and Saturday morning
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April 27, 2011
Tornadoes hit TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) service territories in parts of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee throughout the day and night Wednesday.
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April 13, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it has achieved the Cisco® Master Managed Services Certification. This certification recognizes TDS’ investment in the ITIL® (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) processes, practices, and the tools necessary to provide high-quality managed services.
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April 12, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new communications solution for businesses in the southwest portion of Wisconsin, for the communities of Lancaster, Fennimore, Beetown, Cassville, Potosi, Bagley, Bloomington, Mt. Hope, and Dickeyville.
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April 10, 2011
TEAM Companies announces a series of data center seminars in Wisconsin and Iowa. The first event, “Buy vs. Build,” will take place Thursday, April 28, 2011, 3 -5:30 p.m. at neighboring Tri-North Builders located at 2625 Research Park Drive in Fitchburg, Wis.
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March 28, 2011
Last year, the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a District Court’s interpretation of a state statute permitting the City of Monticello to use tax-free bond financing to enter the communications business to compete directly with services traditionally provided by private enterprises.
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March 27, 2011
Federal program offers affordable phone service to keep people connected
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March 23, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today it is the recipient of a Cisco Partner Summit regional award for United States Service Provider Small Business Partner of the Year. Cisco unveiled the winners March 1 at its annual channel partner conference in New Orleans.
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March 22, 2011
Understanding the struggles businesses face, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introduces a new communications solution in several Wisconsin and Tennessee communities.
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March 03, 2011
In the last two years, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS ®) has donated thousands of dollars to Wisconsin schools in support of students, teachers, athletic programs, and libraries in the communities it serves. In addition, TDS has donated hundreds of computers, iPods and other technologies for schools to use to enhance their curriculums.
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February 20, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it has selected and hired four engineering firms to implement its broadband network designs which were completed by TDS Network Services teams and recently approved by the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
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February 16, 2011
Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS) was recognized, at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Las Vegas, as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion—one of only 40 companies to have earned the distinction this year.
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February 13, 2011
A new bill (HB 0575/SB 0598) about to be introduced in the Tennessee State Legislature could be a real game-changer if passed.
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February 09, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces the start of a $14 million data center expansion at its TEAM Companies data center in Madison, Wis. The project, slated to begin this spring, will double the capacity of the facility and bring total sellable square footage to approximately 15,000 sq. feet, making it the largest commercially available Tier III data center in the region.
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February 06, 2011
Understanding the struggles facing many businesses, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new communications solution in Auburndale, Chili, Granton, Greenwood, Junction City, Lindsey, Mill Creek, Necedah, Neillsville, Pittsville, Vesper, and Waterford, Wis.
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January 31, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) Technical Response Teams are preparing for yet another round of major winter storms. This one could be the biggest of the season according to Federal Emergency Management officials.
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January 26, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) launches a new, lower priced, in-home computer protection package to help people protect the growing number of personal digital assets stored on home computers.
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January 20, 2011
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is expanding its footprint in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Specifically, TDS is expanding its service area to reach businesses in Southfield, Mich.; Elk River, Oak Grove, Ham Lake, St. Francis, Buffalo, and Greenfield. Minn.; and Outagamie, Calumet and Milwaukee counties, Wis.
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January 18, 2011
Minnesota High School seniors can begin applying for five $2,000 scholarships to be awarded by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation (MTA). Applications are available from local high school guidance counselors. They must be completed and returned to TDS by March 4, 2011.
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January 13, 2011
In the New Year, it may be all about slimming down and making wise choices. With new Star Business bundles from TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), small businesses can do both. The new Star Business bundle includes choices for long distance calling minutes, calling features, and Internet speeds.
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January 04, 2011
Now is the time Wisconsin’s High School seniors can begin applying for a $1,500 scholarship from the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF). Applications are available from local high school guidance counselors. They must be completed and returned to TDS by Feb. 4, 2011.
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December 16, 2010
Support includes gifts and $1,500 in cash/gift cards, $10,000 to food pantries, and Second Harvest Foodbank receives money for more than 24,000 meals.
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December 06, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is rolling out faster Internet service — 25Mbps download by 5Mbps upload speed — to customers in seven states, including Ga., Ind., Mich., N.H., Tenn., Vt., and Wis. The faster speeds will be offered to TDS customers in 13 more states in the first quarter of 2011.
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November 18, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is expanding its hosted Internet Protocol (IP) communications service, called TDS managedIP, in six states. Businesses in the following areas now have access to TDS’ new communications solution: Butler, Ala.; Corinna, Hartland, North Anson, and Hampden, Maine; Pequot Lakes, Minn.; Northfield and Ludlow, Vt.; La Center and Salkum, Wash.; and Medford, Wis.
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November 16, 2010
Doug Campbell, a senior at Beaver Island Community School wants to learn more about the telecommunications industry. For 12 weeks, he’s teaming up with local communications provider TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) to get real-life, on-the-job experience.
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November 11, 2010
To meet the growing needs of local business customers, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is adding Call Recording and Call Center to its mix of communications solutions. The company is teaming up with industry leaders Telrex and Broadsoft to offer the services with its TDS managedIP system.
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October 14, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) completes its network upgrade in central Wisconsin. The company constructed 12 miles of fiber to include diverse fiber circuits into the Auburndale and Medford areas.
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October 11, 2010
70 open positions now; looking to hire 150 more in 2011
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September 15, 2010
Updating software, malware detection, and getting rid of hackers (or viruses) can take up nearly 90 percent of an IT security professional’s time, according to InformationWeek’s 2010 Strategic Survey.
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September 06, 2010
The greatest threats to a business’s network often come from internal employee use. To help businesses learn how to protect and secure the last layer of defense — internal users — TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is offering a free webinar on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. EST.
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September 01, 2010
Service has been temporarily restored to TDS customers who recently experienced an Internet and long distance outage in Maine.
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August 30, 2010
As Hurricane Earl and Tropical Storm Fiona both get stronger, it’s a reminder that hurricane season is here. The TDS Network Operations Center in Madison, Wis. is
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August 18, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has been approved for $2.4 million in broadband expansion projects to bring high speed Internet services to residents and businesses near Cedaredge, Crawford, and Somerset, Colo.
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August 17, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has been approved for $1.8 million in broadband expansion projects to bring high speed Internet services to residents and businesses near Laingka, Ga., Oak Grove, Fla., and Sycamore, Fla.
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August 17, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden announced earlier today that TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has been approved for a $4.8 million broadband expansion project through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) in Okla.
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August 12, 2010
In an upcoming free webinar, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is offering tips and information to help businesses outpace hackers.
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August 09, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is automatically converting many customers from 10Mbps to speeds up to 15Mbps — for free.
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August 03, 2010
The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) today announced TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has been approved for $114.5 million in broadband expansion projects in 18 states.
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July 27, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces that it is now offering managedUC, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) managed service utilizing the Cisco® Unified Communications (UC) 500 system for Small Business.
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July 20, 2010
One infected computer can wreak havoc on an entire company, including its reputation, credibility, and customers. To help businesses protect their computers, and avoid becoming victims of Internet crime, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is offering a series of free webinars.
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July 07, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) reminds residential and business customers in northern Wisconsin that 10-digit dialing begins July 17.
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June 28, 2010
The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard will present TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) with the Patriot Award for its support of employee SGT Christopher Rogacki while serving in Iraq from May 2009 through Jan. 2010.
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June 23, 2010
TDS looks to hire up to 60 people in next 90 days; positions based in Madison, Elkhorn, and Monroe, Wis., and Mt. Juliet and Farragut, Tenn.
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June 16, 2010
In less than four minutes malware and botnets can completely take over a computer if it’s not protected. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is offering a series of free webinars to help businesses protect their networks, thus avoiding becoming victims of cyber crime.
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June 15, 2010
Every year, local telephone companies — including TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) — participate in the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarship program. This year, 11 students in TDS serving areas received scholarships.
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June 09, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces managedIP is being expanded to several communities in New Hampshire. Now, businesses in Merrimack and Hillsborough counties can integrate their voice and data into a single communications solution.
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June 08, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it’s collaborating with Sprint to offer MPLS-VPN (Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Virtual Private Network). A multi-location data service, MPLS-VPN is managed, end-to-end, by TDS to provide businesses with a secure and reliable network anywhere in the U.S.
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May 25, 2010
The fast paced and exciting worlds of telecommunications and racing have merged. Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing, the IndyCar Series team, is proud to announce that TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has joined them as part of the team’s entry into the 94th Annual Indianapolis 500.
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May 17, 2010
A cluster of 147 TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) fixed wireless broadband customers on Madison’s Westside have been out of service since last Friday when fire damaged TDS’ fixed-wireless antenna and components located on the Prairie Road water tower.
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May 05, 2010
TDS Telecom (TDS®) Technical Response Team members are out in force working to restore service to once flooded homes in Tennessee.
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April 26, 2010
Do you know someone who can’t afford basic phone service or is thinking about cutting the cord to save money? Help is available. Lifeline and Link-Up programs have been available for many years from participating local phone companies, like TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®).
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April 21, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), North America’s largest ITSP, announces it has been named “Polycom North American ITSP Partner of the Year” by Polycom, Inc., the global leader in telepresence, video and voice communications solutions.
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April 20, 2010
This morning (April 21), the Wisconsin State Assembly took decisive and overwhelming action, passing AB 696, legislation focused on streamlining existing telecom regulations in the state of Wisconsin by a vote of 71-27.
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April 11, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) warns business owners of a serious issue facing those who own and operate their own phone systems. Voice mail and toll fraud is on the rise as hackers use corporate phone systems to find an open road to major telecom networks.
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March 31, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today the company is expanding its hosted Internet Protocol (IP) communications service, managedIP, to businesses in several communities in Indiana and Georgia.
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March 25, 2010
TDS announces the company has submitted 46 applications for federal broadband stimulus funds in 20 states. The applications also include eight markets re-submitted from the first round.
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March 21, 2010
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., parent company to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) today announced it has acquired VISI Incorporated (VISI), Minnesota’s largest locally-owned data center services and managed hosting provider.
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March 16, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. recently completed construction on a fiber-to-the-home network connecting more than 4,500 homes within the city of Mt. Juliet.
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February 16, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today it’s expanding its hosted Internet Protocol (IP) communications service, called TDS managedIP, in Halls Crossroads, Tenn.; Winsted and New London, Minn.; and Quincy, Fla.
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January 31, 2010
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. parent company of TDS Telecommunications Corp. and US Cellular® recently earned top rating by Audit Integrity making the list of most trustworthy companies in the U.S. Of 8,000 U.S. public companies rated by Audit Integrity, only 206 [top 3%] made the list.
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January 30, 2010
TDS Telecom® reports the ice storm has caused wide-spread power outages and damage to phone lines or equipment resulting in localized phone and data service outages in some areas of Tennessee.
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January 27, 2010
The world according to VoIP can be quite confusing. Distilling the differences takes time and making the wrong decision can be costly. That’s exactly why TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is working to clear up the confusion about VoIP systems.
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January 24, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) received notification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that its application to expand broadband Internet services to TDS customers in the Grove Hill, Ala. area has been approved. TDS will receive $3,892,919 to expand its services within Clarke County.
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January 24, 2010
TDS Telecommunications Corp.(TDS®) has completed construction of the first phase of a 10-Gigabit (10G) transport network; eclipsing its previous network and positioning the company for continuous broadband growth.
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January 03, 2010
High school seniors in Wisconsin can apply now for a $1,500 scholarship from the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF). Applications, available from high school guidance counselors, must be completed by Feb. 4, 2010.
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December 16, 2009
Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) received official confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utility Service (one of the two federal agencies administering the federal broadband stimulus program), that its application to expand broadband Internet services to TDS customers in the Chatham Telephone Company exchange has been approved. TDS will receive $8,605,935 to expand its services in northern Michigan.
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December 16, 2009
The spirit of giving is filling the air at TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®). This year, giving by the company and its employees (more than 1,100 in Dane County), has surpassed last years’ support – for every organization. There are 13 organizations TDS is supporting this holiday season.
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December 02, 2009
If a pandemic hits, or H1N1 predictions become reality, virtual offices will be critical to business continuity. Even if there aren’t any health pandemics or natural disasters, according to TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®), virtual offices can also help lower facility costs and provide employees the flexibility to spend more time with customers.
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November 30, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is expanding the local calling area in Wind Lake and Waterford at no additional charge to its customers. According to TDS, that’s an annual savings of more than $100 per customer.
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November 22, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today it’s launching a new product to protect both adults and children from identity theft.
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November 17, 2009
TDS TV® catches NFL Network; launched new service at midnight on Nov. 12. Customers in Farragut and Mt. Juliet, Tenn. who subscribe to TDS TV® can now watch the NFL network 24X7.
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October 28, 2009
With the improvements in technology and equipment, the cost savings for hosted IP solutions, in the first year, can exceed $20,000. Over five years, the savings can add up to nearly $50,000.
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October 19, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) rolls out 50Mb Internet service in Monticello, Minn., making it the first TDS market with 50Mb broadband service.
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October 13, 2009
Beginning October 17, 2009, Wisconsin residents and businesses in the 715 area code should start dialing ten digits — area code + telephone number — when making local calls.
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October 08, 2009
Do you know someone who can’t afford basic phone service or is thinking about cutting the cord to save money? Help is available.
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October 05, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. is teaming up with Staples Advantage® and Chase™ Paymentech, to help business customers save money on office supplies and credit card processing fees.
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September 22, 2009
10 tips to help businesses lower costs and increase productivity.
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September 15, 2009
This week, the Broadband USA Web site was updated to include a summary of all applications received by NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) and RUS (Rurual Utility Service). The site includes all 13 funding requests submitted by TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) in mid-Aug.
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September 14, 2009
Watching young Whooping cranes at the Necedah Wildlife refuge just became a lot easier. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) has installed a DSL circuit to remote areas of the refuge and connected a Web cam.
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September 13, 2009
A real-time video and audio connection will connect soldiers of Wisconsin’s Army National Guard Units, including the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, with family members here at home for an old fashioned Wisconsin tailgating celebration. Still time for families to register to connect (for free) with loved ones serving in any of Wisconsin’s National Guard Units.
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August 27, 2009
For the third year in a row, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) is named one of Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business & Professional Association.
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August 17, 2009
Find your corded landline phone and back-up computer files. Hurricane season is here.
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August 11, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) submitted 13 applications for broadband funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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August 02, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Union Telephone Co. in NH.
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July 14, 2009
A new hosted Internet Protocol (IP) communications solution, known as “managedIP” is now available for businesses in Camden County, Ga., and Farragut, Mt. Juliet and La Vergne, Tenn.
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July 12, 2009
On “Take Your Child to Work Day,” TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) opens the workplace up to children of employees. The goal: offer a better understanding of “work”— having a boss, getting paid and just what do mom and dad do all day.
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June 25, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) praises the U.S. Senate for taking swift action approving Julius Genachowski as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Lawrence Strickling as Assistant Secretary for the Communications and Information in the Department of Commerce.
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June 22, 2009
The St. Paul Saints will honor “Women in the Military,” on Thursday, July 2. Presented by TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™), the event will prove to be a very special and unique evening at Midway Stadium.
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June 18, 2009
Every year, local telephone companies — including TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) — participate in the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarship program.
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June 16, 2009
On June 16, the Minnesota Supreme Court denied the expedited petition for review between Bridgewater Telephone Co./TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) and the City of Monticello.
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June 08, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry concerning the development of a National Broadband Plan for the Nation’s future.
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June 03, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) praises President Obama’s decision to re-appoint Robert M. McDowell for a second term as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.
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June 03, 2009
In the 4th quarter of 2008, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) completed its acquisition of State Long Distance Telephone Co. Yesterday, TDS provided guidance to the Elkhorn workforce regarding future employment.
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June 03, 2009
The following is a series of stats, notes and quotes from Conquest Racing for this weekend’s Bombardier Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway.
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June 01, 2009
Today, June 2, a three judge panel of the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed, with a dissenting opinion by one judge, an Oct. 2008 decision by a District Court in the case between Bridgewater Telephone Co./TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) and the City of Monticello.
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May 27, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. donates bandwidth worth $1.4 million to OSU Open Source Lab
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May 20, 2009
This summer, the Art Cart van will be rolling into Stoughton, Black Earth, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Mount Horeb, Fitchburg, DeForest, Cross Plains, and Monona.
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May 14, 2009
Conquest Racing announced today that TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) has moved up to become associate sponsor on its #34 car at the 2009 Indianapolis 500.
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May 06, 2009
In today’s busy, fast-paced world, the popularity of online social networking is exploding. In fact, more than one billion pieces of content – photos, notes, and links – are shared each week on Facebook.
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May 04, 2009
A business data security site is now available from TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) to help educate customers about the proper methods for protecting a business. The TDS Security Center includes information to empower small and medium-sized businesses to take action, and includes methods, both free and paid, to increase their security immediately.
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April 26, 2009
Residential and business customers served by the 760 area code should begin preparing for the introduction of the new 442 area code overlay, members of the 760/442 Area Code Overlay Public Education Program Task Force said today. The Task Force, comprised of landline and wireless telecommunications providers in California, including TDS Telecom®, reminds consumers that the 442 area code is being added, or “overlaid”, to the 760 region to ensure businesses and consumers have access to telephone numbers from their carrier of choice.
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April 22, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) employees dropped off more than 11,100 pounds of e-waste as part of TDS’ second annual home electronics recycling event.
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March 30, 2009
Company named one of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
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March 05, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS) is pleased to report the voice service outage, caused by a software error in the New Berlin, Wis. switch, was restored at approx. 2:30 p.m. today (March 6).
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March 02, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. praises President Barack Obama for his selection of Julius Genachowski as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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February 17, 2009
Beginning Feb. 24, TDS starts upgrading it’s free TDS e-mail service to the popular Google™ web-based platform. The transition process is staged over the course of six-weeks as hundreds of thousands of customers are converted to the company’s new system.
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February 12, 2009
$7 billion in broadband grants for unserved/underserved areas will stimulate economic commerce, job creation
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February 01, 2009
TDS Telecom continues to assess damage to property in Salem and Lewisport, Ky. and is now replacing poles and lines in the aftermath of last weeks’ devastating storms. As new areas open to vehicle traffic, TDS personnel are in position to identify new areas with damage to property and trees alike. A full damage assessment is not yet available.
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January 28, 2009
TDS Telecom is implementing emergency response procedures for outages in Salem and Lewisport, Ky.
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January 12, 2009
Planning ahead and making smart choices is the advice dietitians have been giving us for years to slim our waistlines. When your budget needs to go on a diet, the same advice holds true.
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January 11, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. announces plans to add 20 new positions in Pequot Lakes. Applications are currently being accepted for the new Technical Customer Operations Advisor positions; a start-date of Feb. 2 is planned.
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January 07, 2009
TDS Telecommunications Corp. praises President-elect Obama for his plans to expand broadband access in America as part of his economic stimulus proposal.
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January 04, 2009
High school seniors in Wisconsin have a chance to win a $1,500 scholarship from the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF). Applications, available from high school guidance counselors, must be completed by Feb. 4, 2009.
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December 16, 2008
It’s a positive ripple affect we should all pay attention to in these challenging economic times—broadband Internet. It leads to increased productivity, spurs business development, and provides job growth in the small business segment.
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December 15, 2008
It was an easy choice for employees of TDS Telecommunications Corp. when asked to select a charity to receive funds set aside for the company’s holiday party: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
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December 10, 2008
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS Telecom) has acquired State Long Distance Telcom, Ltd. in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The transaction includes more than 9,600 residential and business line equivalents and 2,200 DSL lines covering a 75 mile radius. The Southeastern Wisconsin Company is near several existing TDS service territories including Waterford, Bohners Lake and Wind Lake, Wis.
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December 03, 2008
TDS Telecommunications Corp. announced today it’s adding its portfolio of phone, Internet and TV products and services to the Movearoo program. Movearoo.com, a free, online marketplace, is designed to make moving easier.
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November 20, 2008
TDS Telecommunications Corp. is inviting its 2,600 full-time employees to volunteer – and they are backing up the challenge with 16 hours of paid time off per year to make it happen. In total, the volunteerism time adds up to more than 40,000 hours that employees could be volunteering in communities across the nation.
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November 05, 2008
TDS Telecommunications Corp., a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE:TDSTM, TDS.S], announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of State Long Distance Telcom, Ltd., a privately-held telecommunications company in Elkhorn, Wis. The transaction is subject to certain conditions including regulatory approvals. The closing is expected to be in fourth quarter 2008.
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November 05, 2008
Today, Bridgewater Telephone Co./TDS announces its intention to appeal the lower court’s decision to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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October 13, 2008
Copper thieves in Jones, Okla., hit again. For the fourth time this year vandals have risked their lives to steal copper cables from TDS Telecom facilities causing phone and Internet outages for many people and businesses in the area.
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October 13, 2008
It’s been launched quietly in the Farragut area up until now, but TDS is ready to show you its new TV service that claims higher quality picture and sound than any other TV service available.
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October 09, 2008
This fall marks the fifth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Created by the Department of Homeland Security, the goal is to educate all Internet users of the shared responsibility each has to protect cyberspace – keeping it safe for all to enjoy.
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October 08, 2008
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, a Wright County Judge in the state of Minnesota rendered his circuit court opinion and decision in the litigation case between Bridgewater Telephone Co./TDS and the city of Monticello, Minn.
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October 08, 2008
TDS announces DSL service is now available in Rison, Ark. TDS will offer speeds ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 3 Mbps.
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September 30, 2008
Tuesday evening (Sept. 30, 2008), the US Senate completed work on S. 1492, a bill to improve the quality of federal broadband data collection and encourage state initiatives that promote broadband deployment.
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September 30, 2008
For the second year in a row, TDS Metrocom is named one of Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business & Professional Association.
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September 07, 2008
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September 02, 2008
One has to look no further than TDS Metrocom and its new managedIP service, now available to businesses throughout southeast and central Michigan; within a couple weeks it will also be available to businesses in western Michigan.
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August 11, 2008
Local communications provider, TDS, announced today its commitment to fund a digital music recording studio within the new Lussier Community Education Center (LCEC). The $30,000 donation from TDS provides the funds to fully utilize and make ready a state-of-the-art digital music recording studio.
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August 05, 2008
TDS introduces managedIP, a new Internet Protocol (IP) solution that provides businesses with a single converged voice and data communications solution.
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June 01, 2008
TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS Telecom) has acquired Mosinee Telephone Company in Wisconsin. The transaction includes nearly 6,000 residential and business line equivalents in areas adjacent to existing TDS service territory covering Auburndale, Junction City and Vesper, Wis.
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May 07, 2008
Success is adding up for TDS Telecom customers in Monticello. According to Tom Ollig, TDS’ local market manager, customer satisfaction is high and take rates in Monticello are among the highest of the communities TDS serves.
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April 28, 2008
TDS Telecommunications Corp. announces plans to roll out residential Internet services in more markets with speeds up to 25 Mbps (megabits per second) this fall. This complements super high speed products of up to 1 Gigabit, which are currently available for business customers.
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April 27, 2008
With 2007 quickly winding down and the nation’s attention already shifting to “what might be” in 2008, TDS offers this quick update on what’s been happening behind the scenes in and around Monticello.
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April 21, 2008
TDS introduces 10 Mbps high-speed Internet service in Middleton, Verona, and Waunakee, Wis.
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April 17, 2008
TDS customers set a new record last month when they locked onto a deal that guarantees a fixed price on a triple-play bundle of phone, broadband and DISH Network TV for two years.
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April 14, 2008
TDS Telecom is decentralizing its call centers and adding new employees in selected locations around the nation.
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March 10, 2008
“DSL is now available on Beaver Island,” announces Chad Mix, market manager for TDS. “We’re so excited to bring this much-anticipated service to the residents and businesses on Beaver Island. We appreciate everyone’s patience and hope you’ll enjoy TDS’ new high-speed Internet service.”
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February 28, 2008
On Feb. 25 and 26, 2008, some TDS Internet Service email customers experienced delays in sending and receiving email messages. A few intermittent delays continued thru Feb. 28, but for the majority of customers, email activity resumed to normal by Feb. 27. The delays were caused in part by wide-spread Phishing attempts. Phishing is the sending of fraudulent emails by hackers. They pretend to be from a reputable company, often trying to gain information from customers by demanding personal and account information.
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February 24, 2008
Within the last 72 hours, TDS Internet Service customers have been receiving a variety of fraudulent emails known as Phishing attacks. The emails state they are from “TDS Internet Mail Service” or “TDSMAIL TEAM” which are not legitimate TDS organizations.
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February 19, 2008
Telecommunications customers in Wisconsin, including those served by TDS, have reported being approached by a fraudulent company trying to convince TDS customers that AT&T and TDS are the same company. They are suggesting they need to make changes to the account, often offering them a “discount” in exchange for information.
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July 05, 2007
It’s no surprise the once “nice-to-have” communication devices are now “must-haves.” The cost to be connected all the time continues to climb. Coupled with the increasing cost of food and gas, consumers are scouring for cost effective alternatives.
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June 24, 2007
Flash back to 1995: Microsoft launched Windows 95, laptop computers weighed 15 to 20 pounds, cell phones were enormous and were normally found in a carrying bag or mounted in your car, and satellite television service usually required a dish so large it had to be secured in cement in your backyard. It was a breakout year technologically that signified a change in attitudes of consumers who now felt they needed to stay connected and informed at all times.
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June 19, 2007
The federal Universal Service Fund (USF) has provided thousands of TDS Telecom customers’ access to high-tech communication services. Beginning with traditional wireline telephone service and now with high-speed broadband Internet service in communities far and wide, the USF has facilitated historic achievements and enabled growth. Though much remains to be accomplished, especially in ensuring these critical networks are updated regularly, the USF has helped build the telecommunications infrastructure that is now crucial to American economic competitiveness.
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June 10, 2007
Passwords may be a hassle, but they’re one of your best defenses against cyber crime. Many computer users try to take the easy way out by using passwords that are easy to remember and also easy to guess by hackers and cyber-criminals.
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