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Offices: Topeka, Kansas
Founded in 1900 as the Kansas Independent Telephone Association, the organization
represented rural telephone companies whose operators provided customers
with service from switchboards in the living rooms of their own homes. The
purpose and objective of the Association is to further the highest and best
interest of telecommunications companies engaged in the telecommunications
industry and the public they serve, service and products to support the
telecommunications industry.
Offices: Lexington, Kentucky
The Kentucky Telephone Association (KTA) is the leading state trade association
supporting and promoting the telecommunications industry in the Commonwealth.
Membership is open to all telecom companies operating in the Commonwealth
as well as manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of communications equipment
and materials. KTA has served the industry by fostering communication and
cooperation among its member companies to improve their services and products.-Louisiana-
Offices: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Most independent telephone companies began as family organizations, often
including a few friends. The companies had their beginnings in an
effort to provide service where none existed, and Louisiana was no exception.
In 1947 there were 35 telephone companies; small ones, middle-size ones,
and bigger ones, all part of the telephone network. It soon became apparent
that the companies needed to form an association—the
Louisiana Telecommunications Associations was chartered.-Metro-
Offices: Los Angeles, California
The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is a global industry alliance comprising
of approximately 70 organizations including telecommunications service providers,
network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing
organizations. The MEF’s mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption
of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier
Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote
interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide.
Offices: St Paul, Minnesota
Minnesota Telecom Alliance is a trade association that advocates and represents
the interests of over 100 small, medium and large telecommunications companies
that provide advanced voice, data, high-speed Internet and wireless communications
services before Minnesota’s legislators, regulators and the general public.
With over 400 members, the MTA actively advocates and represents the interests
of Minnesota's telecom industry.
Offices: Jefferson City, Missouri
MTIA reflects the value and success of providing a forum for discussion
and cooperation among all companies on issues affecting Missouri's telecommunications
industry. In addition to the work of the association's various committees,
MTIA sponsors seminars, workshops and meetings to educate members on critical
industry issues, showcase emerging technology and provide professional training
opportunities.
Offices: London, England
MDA was established in 1994 to increase awareness of mobile data amongst
users and their advisers. Over the past eight years, the Association has
grown to become the forum for the international mobile data community. As
well as providing a focal point for industry participants to meet and share
information on technical and business issues, the MDA actively works to
promote the uses and benefits of wireless value added services through industry
and business press; conferences; seminars and the maintenance of a web site.
Offices: Wakefield, Massachusetts
MPF is a cross-industry organization launched in November 2001 to create
a framework for standardized, secure and authenticated mobile payments based
on payment card accounts. It aims to quickly and efficiently bridge between
the mobile and financial industries in order to accelerate the maturity
of the mobile marketplace.
Offices: Helena, Montana
Montana Telecommunications Association provides government affairs, communications,
training and education, trade shows and related services to independent
telecommunications service providers throughout Montana. MTA member companies
provide local residential and business phone services, as well as a full-spectrum
of other telecommunications services including broadband and dial-up Internet;
wireless services; satellite TV, competitive local exchange services and
long distance.
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