TDS begins broadband expansion project in New London, several other central Minnesota cities

Residents and businesses in Brooten, Danube, Kerkhoven, New London, Pennock, and Spicer (MN) will soon be gaining access to 1-gigabit broadband connections, thanks to a project by TDS Telecommunications. TDS will connect more than 3,700 properties to fiber broadband service, with the first set of people being able to connect by next summer. TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Drew Petersen, said: “Fiber is the gold-standard technology because it delivers the reliable, fast upload and download speeds people want for remote work, school, health care and to have the best entertainment experience at home.” The launches will continue through the construction period as phases are completed. Construction will include the burying of conduit and fiber cables underground in utility easement areas. TDS recently completed several projects in Minnesota, including around Pequot Lakes, Pine River, Breezy Point, and Jenkins.