Congratulations to the Latino Community Association in Central Oregon as the 2021 recipients of $15,000 in grant money from the TDS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion STEM Community Fund. TDS is the parent company of BendBroadband. Latino Community Association (LCA) LCA will be awarded $15,000 to purchase 25 laptops, which will go directly to families in… Continue Reading
Simple steps to stay safe during extreme heat conditions
Health officials are recommending people prevent heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “People may not realize that heat-related illnesses can be deadly,” said Tom Jeanne, MD, deputy state health officer at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division. “Extreme heat conditions pose a higher risk for children, people 65 and… Continue Reading
The ultimate summer reading guide compiled by TDS associates
We have officially transitioned from cuddling-under-a-blanket-by-a-fire weather to sipping-iced-tea-on-the-porch weather, and with that comes a new round of books to read. If you haven’t started working on your summer to-read list, now is the time. Whether you’re still on book one or rapidly checking off titles, take a look at these books recommended by TDS… Continue Reading
Free Preview of Fight Network and Game+ during month of July
Hungry for more action? BendBroadband is offering a free preview of Game+ and Fight Network for the entire month of July. Check out Game+ and find out why gaming is now one of the most popular hobbies on the planet. According to Statista, there are more than 2.4 billion gamers in the world, about one-third… Continue Reading
Road safety for cyclists
As things are finally taking a turn toward normalcy, people are starting to venture out and enjoy life. And with summer here, many are choosing cycling as their primary source of transportation or fitness. As things get back to normal, more cars are also on the road. Because of this, both cyclists and drivers need… Continue Reading
5 Apps you need on your next road trip
Summer is the prime time for road trips! If you’re looking for fun sights to see, cheap gas stations, or methods of splitting trip costs I have the apps for you. iOverlander iOverlander is the free app for everything. It features a database of places for camping, restaurants, hotels, mechanics, propane filling, and so much… Continue Reading
Bally Sports App not working? Here’s how to fix It
The Bally Sports app was launched on April 26, 2021. If the app is not working for you or you have a black screen when trying to use the app, here’s how to fix the Bally Sports app: Close the app and launch it again. Uninstall and Re-install the Bally Sports App. Install and open… Continue Reading
Retrain Your Brain: How to Cut Down on Technology Usage
We all know how important and beneficial technology is to our everyday lives. It’s great for literally everything- grocery lists, talking with friends, photos, games, work, you name it. But with a tool that is so broadly used, it can be hard sometimes to figure out where your limits are. How much technology is too… Continue Reading
TDS named a top Business ISP by PC Magazine
Business customers named TDS Telecom (TDS®) as a top business internet service provider (ISP) in PC Magazine’s May 2021 survey. TDS scored high marks across all measures, landing in the top 10, edging out competitors like AT&T, Spectrum Business and CenturyLink. BendBroadband is a TDS company. TDS Director of Product Management, Erin Danz, credits the company’s… Continue Reading
Center Foundation launches campaign for Caldera
The Center Foundation, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, is working to expand its program to Bend’s newest high school. The Foundation has launched the Campaign for Caldera fundraising campaign to support the addition of a full-time athletic trainer for Caldera High School, scheduled to open in the fall… Continue Reading
