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Top Trends and Tools Take Center Stage at Marketing and Sales Conference

More than 400 marketing and sales professionals from rural broadband providers gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, this week for the NTCA 2025 Market

NTCA Presents Awards to Members of Congress and Broadband Leaders for Outstanding Advocacy

Members Tell Their Stories at Legislative and Policy Conference

If there was ever a time for NTCA members to show up, tell their stories of bringing connectivity to rural America and help shape the policies coming

NTCA Discusses Industry Support for Eliminating or Amending Dozens of Rules

NTCA Highlights Need for Granular Data-Driven Assessment of Unsubsidized Competition

A Week on The Road

Last week was one for the books. I hit three cities in four days and was lucky enough to have the rare cooperation of the spring weather gods all alo

Connecting Financial, Mental & Physical Wellness for a Healthier Future

In today’s fast-paced world, financial, mental, and physical wellness are more connected than ever. These three pillars of well-being are deeply inte

Foundation for Rural Service Awards $160,500 in Scholarships to Rural Students

Member Moments: MEC Connects 30,000th Fiber Internet Customer

Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC; Cassopolis, Mich.) recently celebrated a major milestone—connecting its 30,000th fiber internet customer. The a

NTCA, Members Meet to Discuss Rural CLEC Definition

NTCA Supports Permanent Separations Freeze

Drowning out the Noise

Our world today is undeniably loud. Each day brings new noise: politics, social media outbursts, endless opinions, baskets of drama and mounting dema

NTCA Supports Protection of Nation’s Networks While Advocating for Clear, Consistent Policies

NTCA Suggests Dozens of Rules for FCC Deletion

I Test Drove an AI Mental Health App

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends one counselor per 250 students (though this can vary based on grade level and other facto

NTCA Address 5G Auction Concerns

America Saves Week 2025

Monday: Save AutomaticallyTuesday: Saving for the UnexpectedWednesday: Saving for Major Life MilestonesThursday: Transform Your Finances by Paying Do

Friday: Saving Strategies for Every Stage of LifeIt’s never too late—or too early—to start saving. No matter your age or financial situation, every st

Thursday: Transform Your Finances by Paying Down Debt By reducing your debt, you free up resources to save for other goals, improve your credit score

Wednesday: Saving for Major Life Milestones How do you save for major milestones like buying a home, planning for retirement, or funding education wh

Tuesday: Saving for the UnexpectedLife is full of surprises, and while many of them are joyful—a last-minute getaway or a family celebration—others, l

Monday: Save Automatically Welcome to America Saves Week 2025! Today, we’re focusing on one of the most powerful ways to save—automatically.When you a