Archive | January, 2017

Potential phone scam: whatever you do, don’t say ‘yes’

By Cheryl McCollum on January 31, 2017 in News 0

Reports of a new phone scheme have been hitting media outlets (including USA Today and CBS News) for the last few days. It’s being coined the “Can you hear me?” scam and it may take only one word to fall… (Continue Reading)

The Rich History of TDS

By Cheryl McCollum on January 30, 2017 in Community, News 1

1969-1974 TDS was born out of an affinity for rural and small town people of America. Telephone Systems, Inc. (TSI) was started with the purchase of 10 small-town Wisconsin telephone companies that LeRoy T. Carlson and a handful of others… (Continue Reading)

‘La La Land’ Receives 14 Oscar Nominations

By Cheryl McCollum on January 24, 2017 in Entertainment, News 0

Including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director, “La La Land” received 14 Oscar nominations this morning. “La La Land” won the Golden Globe in every category in which it was nominated earlier this month. Since December, “La… (Continue Reading)

Learn the value of VoIP, more at TDS Business page

By Cheryl McCollum on January 24, 2017 in News 0

Looking for ways to maximize your technology budget? Are you thinking of opening a virtual business office? Is your office moving? If so, check out TDS’ Business Relocation Checklist. TDS Business is committed to providing you with the best products… (Continue Reading)

Spotlight Cedar City, Utah: Gateway to the Parks

By Cheryl McCollum on January 19, 2017 in Community, News 2

With mountains to the east and the vast Mojave Desert to the west, Cedar City, Utah offers visitors a great home base for exploring Southwest Utah. Located 250 miles south of Salt Lake City, it’s promoted as the “gateway to… (Continue Reading)

300Mbps launched for businesses, residents in Hobbs, NM, Cedar City, Utah

By Cheryl McCollum on January 19, 2017 in Business, News 4

Starting today, TDS Telecom (TDS®) residential and business customers can now work and play faster online with the launch of 300 megabits per second of internet speeds in Hobbs, N.M. and Cedar City, Utah. The new Ultra 300 and Business… (Continue Reading)

New year, time to update security

By Cheryl McCollum on January 18, 2017 in Business, News 0

It’s a brand-spanking new year and it’s coming with fresh round of online security challenges. There are three new issues you should know about (and take action on), to keep your personal information safe: 1. Browser autofill scam. Scammers use… (Continue Reading)

Resolve to save money on Showtime

By Cheryl McCollum on January 6, 2017 in Entertainment 0

It’s a new year, which means you probably have new goals. Eat better. Exercise more. Spend less. Here’s another one to add to your list: Get a tremendous deal on Showtime®! For a limited time, you can add Showtime’s array… (Continue Reading)

Fox channels to not be interrupted

By Cheryl McCollum on January 4, 2017 in Business, Entertainment, News 8

You’ll be happy to know that your Fox channels will not be interrupted. After much back and forth, TDS® and the Fox Networks reached acceptable terms that will keep Fox’s vast array of networks on the air for TDS customers.… (Continue Reading)