Archive | January, 2019

TDS explains to customers how to watch the Super Bowl for free

By Cheryl McCollum on January 30, 2019 in News 0

Due to a contract dispute, Nexstar Media Group is preventing TDS Telecom (TDS ®) from broadcasting several channels including CBS in TDS markets in New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas. “CBS is broadcasting Super Bowl LIII® and we don’t want… (Continue Reading)

Tips to keep your data safe

By HelloTDS on January 28, 2019 in News 0

In 2018, there were multiple headlines about data mining and privacy breaches. If you were lucky, you weren’t impacted—this time. This week we celebrate Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28), so it’s the perfect time to take a look at your… (Continue Reading)

TDS and Nexstar remain locked in negotiations; channels remain dark

By Cheryl McCollum on January 25, 2019 in News 0

TDS President and CEO provides third update for customers Some network channels remain dark for more than 50,000 TDS Telecom (TDS®) customers in eight states. Nexstar Media Group who operates 174 stations reaching 38% of all U.S. households is preventing… (Continue Reading)

Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait

By HelloTDS on January 25, 2019 in News 0

by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords. Scammers use your… (Continue Reading)

Yes, you can watch the Super Bowl for free

By Cheryl McCollum on January 25, 2019 in News 1

CBS will broadcast Super Bowl LIII and offers a number of ways to stream the Super Bowl for free. Super Bowl LIII is Sunday, Feb. 3, 5:30 p.m., CT. The New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams are facing… (Continue Reading)

Film to feature first black player in NHL

By Cheryl McCollum on January 24, 2019 in News 0

Customers interested in learning how to add the Family Tier, or any specialty tier, to your programming package, should call 1-855-696-8368.illie O’Ree, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November, will be the subject of documentary about… (Continue Reading)

CES 2019 delivers for tech enthusiasts

By Cheryl McCollum on January 23, 2019 in News 0

With 4,500 exhibitors at January’s CES® in Las Vegas, there was no shortage of pioneer thinkers in technology. More than 180,000 people from 155 countries attended CES 2019. From tech firms to innovative startups, companies introduced the latest innovation to… (Continue Reading)

TDS and Nexstar continue negotiations, remain at impasse

By Cheryl McCollum on January 16, 2019 in News 0

Local viewers getting increasingly frustrated by the lack of a fair resolution, as is TDS. Madison, Wis. (Jan. 16, 2019) – Local provider TDS Telecom (TDS®) and media conglomerate Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) remain in conflict on critical retransmission agreements.… (Continue Reading)

TDS CEO speaks about Nexstar dispute

By Cheryl McCollum on January 15, 2019 in News 0

Jim Butman, TDS’ President and CEO speaks directly to customers about the dispute with Nexstar Media Group. Jim thanks customers for their support as TDS continues negotiations with Nexstar. Jim tells customers that negotiations are not going well. “Nexstar continues… (Continue Reading)

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Alternative viewing options for TDS customers

By Cheryl McCollum on January 11, 2019 in News 1

TDS is actively working to reach a fair agreement with Nexstar; however, Nexstar continues to refuse to allow TDS to broadcast the channels until an agreement is reached. We have given Nexstar our best offer—one that we consider a reasonable… (Continue Reading)

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