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Shark Week kicks off Aug. 9

A global pandemic won’t slow down one of nature’s fiercest predators. The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week will launch its eight-day event, dedicated to all things shark, on Aug. 9. The network promises more than 20 hours of new programming during… (Continue Reading)

Avoiding a cryptocurrency scam

In mid-July some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who sent out fake tweets asking followers to send money using Bitcoin – a type of cryptocurrency or digital money. Cryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for… (Continue Reading)

Showtime Channel lineup changes

Attention Showtime customers: Showtime is changing its channel lineup. Effective July 15, the Showtime Showcase channel will now be called SHO x BET. Showtime Showcase will move and replace Showtime Beyond, which is being discontinued by the programmer. In markets… (Continue Reading)

Census takers to begin going door-to-door July 16

A total of 62% of households in the country have responded to the 2020 Census – that’s more than 91 million households. Starting July 16, census takers will begin interviewing households that have yet to respond to the 2020 Census… (Continue Reading)

FCC votes to make Suicide Prevention Hotline 9-8-8

The Federal Communications Commission voted to make 9-8-8 the new three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Currently, the hotline is accessible by the 10-digit number, 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). All telecommunications carriers, and Voice over IP service providers, will… (Continue Reading)

Stingray Music lineup name changes

Please note these channel lineup name changes for TDS Stingray Music impact customers in: Colorado (Fort Collins, Arvada and Woodland Park); Texas (Seminole, Alpine and Fort Stockton); and New Mexico (Carlsbad, Hobbs, Eunice and Lovington) With people streaming and tuning… (Continue Reading)

It’s official: TDS’ sponsored Dixie State University joins Division I WAC

Dixie State University in St. George is officially a member of the Division 1 Western Athletic Conference. TDS is a proud sponsor of DSU athletics and congratulates DSU for making this transition to the Division I sports level. Although there’s… (Continue Reading)

Tips for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month

We’ve all been subjected to hearing someone else’s conversation while on a bus, train, plane, or in public spaces. Speaking on a cell phone makes some of us forget our manners. Held each July, National Cell Phone Courtesy Month encourages… (Continue Reading)

Reports of undeliverables from online sales higher in April, May

When local stores ran out of the supplies we needed to manage COVID-19, many of us turned to online sources. According to a new Data Spotlight, scammers ran online sites and took orders for scarce items, but didn’t deliver. In… (Continue Reading)

It’s Military Consumer Month 2020

Military Consumer Month is here! In these unprecedented and challenging times, we’re focusing on consumer issues related to COVID-19. As of June 30, consumers have submitted more than 115,000 reports of fraud related to COVID-19, resulting in reported losses of … (Continue Reading)

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