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Next Coronavirus scam: economic impact checks

By HelloTDS on April 8, 2020 in News 0

There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people. To keep ahead of scammers who are trying to cash… (Continue Reading)

While you’re at home, spot the scams

By HelloTDS on April 6, 2020 in News 0

Many of us are at home, trying to protect our communities from the Coronavirus. (Thanks to those who are still working outside the home. Be safe.) Now that you’re at home and getting all those robocalls, it’s a good time… (Continue Reading)

Grandparent scams in the age of COVID-19

By HelloTDS on April 3, 2020 in News 0

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these days of Coronavirus. Here’s what… (Continue Reading)

Five online resources to stay active at home

By HelloTDS on March 27, 2020 in News 0

National policies regarding the COVID-19 virus continue to change. Recently, the Safer at Home Order has closed nonessential business and restricted residents in enforcing areas to stay indoors with exceptions for activities like exercise, grocery shopping, and dog walking. With… (Continue Reading)

Working at home? Spot the scam phone calls

By HelloTDS on March 24, 2020 in News 0

During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are working from home — and maybe even, for the first time in a long time, answering calls from unfamiliar phone numbers. It might be your colleague’s cell phone…or it might be a robocaller… (Continue Reading)

Ideas to balance work and parenting at home

By HelloTDS on March 20, 2020 in News 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many working parents with many questions: When will I be able to return to work? When will my kids be able to go back to school? In addition, parents working from home are left wondering:… (Continue Reading)

FTC seeing an uptick in coronavirus scams

By HelloTDS on March 20, 2020 in News 0

Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission is seeing an uptick in scams involving the coronavirus. Everything from coronavirus “treatments,” to fake charities to those calling or emailing the public asking for their personal information before they can receive any government-issued checks.… (Continue Reading)

Cyber security tips when working from home

By HelloTDS on March 19, 2020 in News 0

With the rapid increase in remote working, this brings new challenges including juggling work while kids are home from school; learning new software and conferencing programs; and managing paper files at home. Here are some tips for protecting your devices… (Continue Reading)

Important news from TDS — COVID-19 Update for Customers

By HelloTDS on March 17, 2020 in News 2

We are committed to keeping you connected. TDS is committed to offering reliable, resilient communications service to our customers, in good times and in times of crisis. We anticipate the COVID-19 viral outbreak will increase Internet usage demands as more… (Continue Reading)

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TDS announces free broadband access for new customers of low-income means, K-12 students, college-age households

By HelloTDS on March 16, 2020 in News 2

Internet access will be provided to new customers in qualifying programs During the COVID-19 pandemic, TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is offering new residential customers, who live in a TDS service area, broadband access to low-income individuals and/or families with children… (Continue Reading)

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