Residents - Expect to see in our area marking of lines,

boring of lines and holes being dug. 

 

March 5, 2026 - Posted by TDS:

More than 3,500 Wood County addresses will gain high-speed internet service upgrades

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS^®) is kicking off work on a major network upgrade project to expand access to high-speed internet connections to its rural customers in Wood County. All TDS-served addresses in the county, including the areas of Arpin, Auburndale, Babcock, Hansen, Lincoln, Pittsville, Remington, Richfield, and more, will be included in the upgrade plans.

Construction will kick off this year and extend until at least 2028. This year’s plans call for installing nearly 400 miles of high-speed infrastructure to connect more than 3,500 addresses. This build plan, expected to start this spring in many locations, includes accessing public utility easement areas to bury conduit and fiber-optic cables, as well as upgrading aerial cables. TDS services of at least 100 Mbps and up to 8 Gigabit in some locations, will launch to customers in phases as sections of the network are completed.

To view the full notice click here.

 

Update from TDS 09.23.2026:

1. When will the digging be completed?
1. Construction in the Pittsville Exchange Area will continue, weather permitting, through 2027.
2. When can people sign up for fiber service?
1. TDS will notify residents when fiber service is available at their address.
3. Is there a website or phone number customers can use if they have questions about the project?
1. Yes.  If residents have any questions or concerns about construction activity in their area, please call TDS’ construction hotline at: 855-259-8576.  Note: This line cannot provide build-timeline estimates. Residents may also visit this website for network upgrade information:  Network Upgrades | TDS

Full Story in the October 1, 2026 issue of the Pittsville Record.