Partner Programs
In order to add value to your membership and continue to offer great services, NTCA partners with select companies to offer new benefits to our members. These benefits are designed to save you money and make important business tasks easier.
Communications Supply Service Association
Communications Supply Service Association (CSSA) is a national supplier dedicated to utility based broadband service providers. Their portfolio includes leading products and services that help NTCA members serve their local communities. From loading firmware on broadband gateways, providing custom packaging and labeling services, configuring business voice systems and even providing technical support, their goal is to distribute industry specific products and provide related services that make it easier to be a local broadband service provider.
Discount Program Connection
NTCA is pleased to provide members with access to negotiated pricing discounts from several suppliers of goods and services, including vehicle purchases. Our goal is to help you reduce daily business costs and add savings back to your budget. With the Discount Program Connection (DPC), you can reap the benefits of a consortium that leverages the collective buying power of rural telecommunications and electricity providers to obtain pricing discounts from a variety of national suppliers. DPC includes Cintas First Aid and Safety (PPE) Supplies, Cintas Uniforms and Facility Services and General Motors.
NTCA-CardPro
Already accepting credit cards? NTCA CardPro services can give your account a thorough checkup at a special member discount. Through our partnership with CoBank, this program allows members to have an easy, secure and affordable option for processing credit card transactions. With personalized rates and support, NTCA CardPro is a smart solution for your business.
For more information, contact Kathy Conner or call (770) 618-3205.
NTCA-Corning Rural Broadband Supply Program
To help members address supply chain challenges — especially access to fiber cable — Corning Optical Communications is making available an exclusive supply program to help NTCA members accelerate rural broadband deployments as we work together to connect more rural Americans to sustainable, future-proof technologies.
Corning is offering a bundle of connectivity solutions specially reserved for this program. A total of 46.3 million feet in fiber cable purchases will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, along with a variety of hardware and preconnectorized solutions.
NTCA-Northwood Technical College Digital Badging
Northwood Technical College has committed to provide online courses that can be paired with apprentice-type training at NTCA member companies to help overcome workforce challenges that so many are facing. Participants will enjoy access to Broadband Academy training for Broadband Customer Service Specialist and Broadband Installer credentials.
More information is available on the Academy website or by contacting Dan Schullo at Northwood Technical Collegeby contacting Dan Schullo at Northwood Technical College.
NTCA-NRTC Mobile Virtual Network Collaboration
NTCA and NRTC have entered into a collaboration agreement under which NRTC will offer a special mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) solution exclusively to NTCA members.
Under this arrangement, NTCA members have exclusive access to special financing for devices, an activation credit for new mobile subscribers and marketing support to promote their bundled offering and help drive subscribers. Up-front business start-up fees will also be waived for NTCA members.
In addition to the financial support designed to help drive business success, NTCA members will have access to provisioning, billing, ecommerce, and customer and logistics support services from NRTC. These services make it easier to add a mobile offering to their suite of services – either as part of a bundle or as a stand-alone service.
PartnerShip®
FedEx Discounts
Rely on FedEx® for all of your shipping needs and save through the NTCA member benefit program. Members receive 45% off FedEx Express® and 25% off FedEx Ground. If you currently ship with FedEx, you will be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll in the FedEx Advantage® Program, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. If you need to open an account, you can easily enroll.
Freight Savings
NTCA members save on shipments with TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia and many others. These competitive rates are made available through our endorsed shipping provider, PartnerShip®. With this free NTCA member benefit, you will reduce your freight costs, easily rate shop between carriers, and get dedicated support from shipping experts. Whether you are shipping a single pallet or a full truckload, PartnerShip® will help you ship smarter.
Retirement + Service Recognition Awards
The NTCA Retirement + Service Recognition Awards recognize managers, employees, officers and directors who have given many valuable years of service to your company, as well as those who are retiring.
Three types of awards are available to order at any time throughout the year:
- Retirement Recognition Pen Set
- Certificate Plaque: Insert your own 8.5” x 11” certificate into this walnut plaque
- Service Recognition Plaque: Personalized plaques for individuals who are celebrating a work anniversary serving your company.
Order your awards at any time throughout the year and have it shipped directly to your office. Our partnership with Elite Image offers timely shipping and allows you to present your honorees with their awards in the comfort of your hometown.
Interested in Becoming an NTCA Partner?
We are always looking for opportunities to provide more value to our members.
