Local Telephone Carriers Trade Associations

ACA Connects – America’s Communications Association

High‑impact advocacy and education for independent broadband, video, and communications providers across all 50 states; focuses on fair policy, BEAD implementation support, and member education.

https://acaconnects.org/ Membership: 500

Alaska Telecom Association

Statewide association supporting carriers that deliver advanced telecom services across Alaska; hosts events, provides advocacy, and maintains member/associate networks.

https://www.alaskatel.org/ Membership: 15

Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)

North American ICT standards and solutions forum engaging carriers, vendors, and platforms; leads working groups on numbering, 5G/Next G, robocall mitigation, and more.

https://www.atis.org/ Membership: 165

Broadband Association of North Dakota (BAND)

Trade group of cooperatives and small commercial telecom companies ensuring North Dakota remains one of the most connected states; coordinates advocacy and shared initiatives.

https://broadbandnd.com/ Membership: 15

CTIA – The Wireless Association

U.S. wireless industry association advocating on spectrum, infrastructure, and consumer issues; convenes carriers, OEMs, and the broader mobile ecosystem.

https://www.ctia.org/ Membership: 250

Fiber Broadband Association

Advocacy, best‑practice resources, certifications, and research to accelerate fiber deployment; represents the full North American fiber ecosystem.

https://fiberbroadband.org/ Membership: 625

Idaho Telecom Alliance

State association of independent local exchange carriers promoting rural broadband in Idaho; coordinates tri‑state initiatives and industry education.

https://www.idahotelecomalliance.org/ Membership: 13

INCOMPAS – The Internet and Competitive Networks Association

National voice for competitive communications providers (wireline, internet, and backbone) advancing competition‑centric policy and deal‑making at its INCOMPAS Show.

https://www.incompas.org/ Membership: 100

Iowa Communications Alliance

Represents community‑based providers delivering broadband, telephone, and video across Iowa; leads state/federal advocacy and member education.

https://www.iacommunicationsall.org/ Membership: 116

Minnesota Telecom Alliance

State telecom/broadband trade group offering advocacy, training, safety programs, and networking for providers and suppliers across Minnesota.

https://www.mnta.org/ Membership: 400

New York State Telecommunications Association (NYSTA)

Statewide association representing incumbent telecom carriers, ISPs, and supplier partners; provides advocacy in Albany, communications, and events.

https://nysta.com/ Membership: 52

North Dakota Telephone Association (NDTA)

State association comprising local exchange carriers, affiliates, and associates; provides education, advocacy, and industry coordination.

https://www.ndta.net/ Membership: 114

NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association

Premier U.S. association of independent, community‑based broadband companies; strong advocacy on USF, rural investment, cybersecurity, and member services.

https://www.ntca.org/ Membership: 850

Ohio Telecom Association (OTA)

Statewide trade association representing Ohio telecom providers and wireless carriers plus a large base of suppliers; engages at the General Assembly and PUCO.

https://www.ohiotelecom.com/ Membership: 43

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

Global ICT industry association and ANSI‑accredited standards body convening operators, vendors, and integrators on technology, policy, and business performance.

https://tiaonline.org/ Membership: 400

Tennessee Broadband Association

Industry trade organization of Tennessee’s independent and cooperative carriers; focuses on statewide broadband expansion, policy, and workforce development.

https://www.tennesseebroadband.com/ Membership: 21

Utah Rural Telecom Association (URTA)

Association of independent telephone companies serving rural Utah; collaborates on advocacy, technical exchange, and the tri‑state (UT‑ID‑WY) conference.

https://urta.org/ Membership: 16

Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association (VTIA)

Commonwealth‑level telecom industry association providing advocacy, events, and member services for carriers and supplier partners across Virginia.

https://www.vtia.org/ Membership: 133

Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA)

Wisconsin’s statewide telecom/broadband association representing ILECs, ISPs, and wireless carriers; provides policy advocacy and member training.

https://www.wsta.info/ Membership: 70

WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband

Member‑led national association representing rural broadband providers; focuses on federal advocacy, regulatory filings, and education to strengthen rural service.

https://w-t-a.org/ Membership: 360