TDS Telecom | Diversity Employer
Our Story
In 1969, LeRoy T. Carlson created Telephone and Data Systems. Through prudent acquisitions, TDS Telecom was formed and is comprised of telephone companies formed by local families, farmers, and co-ops to connect their communities to the world. Mr. Carlson's goal was to provide advanced technology, invest in the markets, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Local communities welcomed TDS' presence and technical acumen.
Fast forward to today and our business model is similar, though it's been expanded and now includes broadband and cable. It also includes a greater commitment to improving our culture by becoming more diverse and inclusive.
What We Do
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to nearly 1,000 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities across the U.S. With more than 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology companies in the United States. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 1 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services.TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs nearly 2,900 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company. Founded in 1969, TDS Inc. employs 9,100 people and has approximately six million connections nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, and TDS Broadband Service. TDS Inc. has been named to several Forbes lists, including America’s Best Employers for Diversity, Best Large Employers, and Best Employers for Women.
Diversity & Inclusion
At TDS, we recognize we must broaden our efforts to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce, one that genuinely represents the communities we serve.
TDS commitment to diversity is a shared value of "Investing in People". We embrace and endorse the concept of a diverse and inclusionary workforce, and strive to have our company reflect the communities it serves. TDS seeks to broaden its employee base and engage an innovative workforce across areas of Ethnicity, Age, Gender, Generation, Sexual Orientation, and Personal Abilities. It is TDS's belief this will foster creative viewpoints, problem solving, and team synergy to increase the productivity and sustainability of our business.
Community Involvement
Our employees make the communities we serve, the services we provide, and our company better!
Committed to Our Community
Giving back is an integral part of the culture at TDS. From hands-on volunteering, to in-kind and financial support, TDS takes a vested interest in the growth and success of the communities we serve. In fact, community involvement is so imperative to our core beliefs that we started the “Be Good Citizens” program, which provides employees with 16 hours of paid time off every year to volunteer. In 2017, nearly 550 employees took advantage of this opportunity, totaling more than 1,600 hours of community service. However they choose to get involved, employees repeatedly tell us how they value the personal growth and satisfaction they gain from helping others.Community Outreach
To meet community needs, TDS created the LeRoy T. Carlson Pioneer Club’s Community Outreach Program. Yes, it's named after the founder of TDS! Nearly every month, this group promotes events and activities where employees can choose to donate their time and service.
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Outside Plant Construction Tech II
Madison, Wisconsin
Outside Plant Construction Tech II Job Locations US-WI-Madison ID 2025-24248 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $25.13 - $37.69 Sign-On Bonus $1,000 Overview As the Outside Plant Construction Technician II in Madison, WI you will perform the ins...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hobbs, New Mexico
Direct Sales Representative Job Locations US-NM-Hobbs ID 2025-24246 Company TDS Telecom Overview At TDS Telecom, our Sales teams are our front-lines. They are interacting with current and potential customers everyday, at their doorstep -- e...
17h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Entry Level Sales Job Locations US-ID-Coeur d' Alene ID 2025-24247 Company TDS Telecom Overview Are you a people person who loves the thrill of the sale? Do you enjoy being outdoors, meeting new people, and making meaningful connections eve...
17h
| Job Type | Full Time |
La Vergne, Tennessee
Account Manager Job Locations US-TN-La Vergne ID 2025-24245 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $62,200.00 - $101,000.00 Sign-On Bonus $2,000 Overview As the Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing an existing customer base, growing...
17h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Sales Professional - Fiber Internet
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Sales Professional - Fiber Internet Job Locations US-ID-Coeur d' Alene ID 2025-24241 Company TDS Telecom Overview At TDS Telecom, our Sales teams are our front-lines. They are interacting with current and potential customers everyday, at th...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Fiber Splicer- Outside Plant Construction
Butte, Montana
Fiber Splicer- Outside Plant Construction Job Locations US-MT-Butte ID 2025-24243 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $27.62 - $41.42 Sign-On Bonus $5,000 Overview As the Fiber Splicer-Outside Plant Construction in Butte, MT, you will be responsi...
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Advisor - Field Services Workforce Management (WFM)
Advisor - Field Services Workforce Management (WFM) Job Locations US-Remote Location ID 2025-24239 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $15.97 - $23.95 Overview At TDS, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers...
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Field Marketing & Special Events Intern
St. George, Utah
Field Marketing & Special Events Intern Job Locations US-UT-St George ID 2025-24236 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $0.00 - $0.00 Overview At TDS Telecom our interns are our future. We provide you with the opportunity to get hands-on learning...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Bend, Oregon
Broadband Technician I Job Locations US-OR-Bend ID 2025-24233 Company TDS Cable Operations Pay Range $22.62 - $33.94 Sign-On Bonus $5,000 Overview As a Broadband Technician I in Bend, OR you will perform basic installations, disconnects and...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Consumer Sales Representative-Retail
Cedar City, Utah
Consumer Sales Representative-Retail Job Locations US-UT-Cedar City ID 2025-24232 Company TDS Cable Operations Pay Range $17.66 - $26.48 Sign-On Bonus $1,000 Overview Work Location:106 E 200 N Cedar City , UT 84720 Type of Position: Full Ti...
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| Job Type | Full Time |