COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
America's leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders since 1992.
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CCA is committed to being the premier advocate for competitive carriers throughout the United States and the international community. We make certain that our members’ voices and views are heard in Washington, DC. Our entire purpose is to assure our members thrive and that no government policy stands between competitive
carriers and their ability to serve their customers. Our members have a shared interest in the restoration of a competitive
marketplace in which every carrier has the opportunity to compete and thrive. CCA’s overarching goal is to create an ecosystem in which competitive carriers
can grow.
| Member Benefits At-A-Glance | |
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| ✓ Discounts to CCA Events | |
| ✓ Unmatched networking opportunities | |
| ✓ Participation in CCA's industry development programs | |
| ✓ Alerts on issues & industry actions | |
| ✓ Access to a strong advocacy platform |
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Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “We are overwhelmingly pleased that Congress has passed legislation to fully fund the ‘Rip and Replace’ program as part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This funding has been desperately needed to meet the national security mandate created by Congress and fulfills Congress’s commitment to small and rural telecommunications carriers and the communities they serve. CCA is proud to have led the industry effort to secure the funding required for this national security mandate, and we are grateful to the members of Congress and their staffs who have kept the issue at the forefront, working to secure the funding over several years. Many have tirelessly championed this initiative in a bipartisan manner to get us to this point, including Congressional leadership, who recognized and prioritized the need to keep rural communities connected while addressing the risk posed by untrusted equipment for all Americans. We look forward to the President signing this important bill into law, and continued collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission to efficiently and successfully fulfill the goals of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.” For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org . ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media, & Broadband, in a hearing titled “Communications Networks Safety and Security.” CCA commends the Subcommittee for holding the hearing and for its work on the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, also known as “Rip and Replace.” This funding shortfall not only threatens connectivity in rural America, but also seriously compromises national security. CCA also emphasizes the importance of network security and the challenges faced, in particular, by smaller providers. “CCA is committed to working with all stakeholders to accomplish the challenging task of securing U.S. networks while maintaining communications services for millions of consumers in rural America,” said Donovan in his written testimony. “Strengthening our communications networks to ensure that all consumers have access to the latest fixed and mobile broadband services is critical to our national security, disaster preparedness and response, and economic growth. To that end, Congress must immediately fill the $3.08 billion funding gap for the Rip & Replace Program and support increased cooperation and partnership between federal partners and carriers to protect and defend our networks.” For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org . ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.
Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “CCA congratulates Representative Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) on being named Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “Chairman-elect Guthrie has been a longtime leader on spectrum, security and rural connectivity issues, and we look forward to working with him to prioritize growth, innovation and collaboration in the competitive communications industry to benefit all Americans.” For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org . ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.
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Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “We are overwhelmingly pleased that Congress has passed legislation to fully fund the ‘Rip and Replace’ program as part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This funding has been desperately needed to meet the national security mandate created by Congress and fulfills Congress’s commitment to small and rural telecommunications carriers and the communities they serve. CCA is proud to have led the industry effort to secure the funding required for this national security mandate, and we are grateful to the members of Congress and their staffs who have kept the issue at the forefront, working to secure the funding over several years. Many have tirelessly championed this initiative in a bipartisan manner to get us to this point, including Congressional leadership, who recognized and prioritized the need to keep rural communities connected while addressing the risk posed by untrusted equipment for all Americans. We look forward to the President signing this important bill into law, and continued collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission to efficiently and successfully fulfill the goals of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.” For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org . ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media, & Broadband, in a hearing titled “Communications Networks Safety and Security.” CCA commends the Subcommittee for holding the hearing and for its work on the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, also known as “Rip and Replace.” This funding shortfall not only threatens connectivity in rural America, but also seriously compromises national security. CCA also emphasizes the importance of network security and the challenges faced, in particular, by smaller providers. “CCA is committed to working with all stakeholders to accomplish the challenging task of securing U.S. networks while maintaining communications services for millions of consumers in rural America,” said Donovan in his written testimony. “Strengthening our communications networks to ensure that all consumers have access to the latest fixed and mobile broadband services is critical to our national security, disaster preparedness and response, and economic growth. To that end, Congress must immediately fill the $3.08 billion funding gap for the Rip & Replace Program and support increased cooperation and partnership between federal partners and carriers to protect and defend our networks.” For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org . ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.