National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
NTCA is a non-profit association representing 545 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.

OPASTCO
OPASTCO is a national trade association representing more than 500 small, independently owned local exchange carriers (LECs) and their affiliate telecommunications companies. Primarily serving rural areas of the United States and Canada, these commercial telephone companies and cooperatives range in size from fewer than 100 to as many as 100,000 access lines and collectively serve more than 2.5 million customers.

Rural Independent Competitive Alliance
RICA is dedicated to being the recognized voice of small rural competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC's). They strive to provide opportunities, education and support for these small CLEC's, their communities and their customers. This is done by promoting a fair and competitive marketplace and by giving rural CLEC's the tools and information they need to be successful and to compete effectively.