Our Mission

The National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), "the voice of rural telecommunications," is the premiere non-profit association representing more than 580 small and rural telephone cooperatives and commercial companies.

NTCA is a full-service association, offering a wide array of member services, including a highly effective government affairs program; expert legal and industry representation; a broad range of educational services; a comprehensive assortment of regular and special publications and public relations programs; and a well-rounded complement of national and regional meetings. 

• We represent all rural carriers - cooperative, commercial, and competitive companies.
  
  
• We promote rural interests to Congress, the FCC, the states, the public, and the press.
  
  
• We provide dynamic forums for resolving issues that affect you and your industry.
  
  
• We track information on emerging technologies--landline, wireless, satellite, and Internet.
  
  
• We advance rural telco interests in all federal and state legislative and regulatory arenas.
  
  
• We offer continuing education for managers, directors, and other key personnel.
  
  
• We work with manufacturers, vendors, and consultants to further rural telco interests.
  
  
• We provide economic and community development support at home and abroad. 

For more information, contact us at membership@ntca.org.