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Telephone cooperatives

There are 353 telephone co-ops in the United States. Combined, these telephone co-ops employ 5,671 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Job trends for Telephone co-ops

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
42
1-10
 
34
11-25
 
22
26-100
 
40
101 to 1,000
 
20
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of telephone co-ops

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
34
$250k to $1M
 
23
$1M to $5M
 
36
$5M to $25M
 
48
$25M to $100M
 
30
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of telephone co-ops

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1-20 of 353

Marine Exchange Lalb Harbor

Marine Exchange Lalb Harbor enhances maritime commerce in Southern California through 24/7 services, vital information systems, and partnerships for vessel traffic safety.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
21
EIN
95-1471115
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (Nlets)

To provide, within a secure environment, international justice telecommunications capability and information services that will benefit to the highest degree, the safety, security, and preservation of human life and the protection of property.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
57
EIN
23-7258149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WiscNet

WiscNet is association chartered to foster education, research, and public service among public and private organizations in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1705442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Learn Lonestar Education and Research Network

Learn Lonestar Education and Research Network powers Texas education and research with high-performance statewide fiber networking and services for research, healthcare, and public service.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
7
EIN
30-0200691
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merit Network

Merit Network provides advanced networking and internet services to the research and education community, with a focus on virtual servers and technical support.
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$328.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2210903
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NYSERNet

To advance network technology so New York's research and education community can thrive and find solutions to our generation's greatest scientific challenges.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
23
EIN
13-3378833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Internet2

Internet2 is an exceptional community of US and international leaders in research, academia, industry and government who create and collaborate via innovative technologies.
Revenue
$81.6m
Assets
$160.1m
Employees
168
EIN
52-2060187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goldenstatenet / Cenic California Middle Mile Broadband Initiative LLC

Goldenstatenet builds affordable open-access broadband connections across California through middle-mile infrastructure, prioritizing accessibility and affordability.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
23
EIN
87-2397970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Molalla Communications Company

Molalla Communications Company is a telephone cooperative in Molalla, OR whose mission is: Oregon-based cooperative providing telephone and internet services to its members.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$58.0m
Employees
22
EIN
93-0228760
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Ability Central (CCAF)

CCAF's mission is to serve as an educator, convener, and resource that works collaboratively to ensure communications access for people with disabilities in California.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$53.8m
Employees
105
EIN
61-1411655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caritas Telecommunications

Caritas Telecommunications, inc. Provides educational programming and services to catholic churches and schools in san bernardino and riverside counties utilizing federally licensed educational broadband spectrum.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0440691
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Tier Network

STN provides high-speed broadband connections via a non-profit, open access optical fiber network created through public/private partnerships to enrich quality of life.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$34.5m
Employees
8
EIN
27-4516734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tor Project

The Tor Project is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) research-education nonprofit organization. The Tor Project is primarily responsible for maintaining software for the Tor anonymity network.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
22
EIN
20-8096820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Bernard Electric Cooperative

San Bernard Electric Cooperative delivers affordable, reliable electricity and personalized services to over 32,000 member-owners while allocating patronage capital.
Revenue
$105.9m
Assets
$280.3m
Employees
116
EIN
74-0880083
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Opencape Corporation

Opencape Corporation delivers reliable, affordable broadband via a 100% fiber optic network, supporting regional institutions and piloting residential fiber to bridge the digital gap.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
18
EIN
20-8670761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest CT Public Safety Comm Center

Northwest CT Public Safety Comm Center delivers public safety communication services and educates the community on safety.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
85
EIN
06-1065828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ninestar Connect

Ninestar Connect offers electric, telecommunications, water and sewer products and services to 8 counties in Indiana.
Revenue
$67.1m
Assets
$276.2m
Employees
16
EIN
35-0914373
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation

The Corporation is organized exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code, including, but not limited to promoting economic development, lessening the burdens of government, and revitalizing ....
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$183.3m
Employees
32
EIN
27-0076588
IRS type
501(c)(4)

North Alabama Electric Cooperative

North Alabama Electric Cooperative provides reliable electricity and high-speed broadband to rural areas, enhancing community quality of life as a member-owned organization.
Revenue
$62.8m
Assets
$78.3m
Employees
61
EIN
63-0153273
IRS type
501(c)(12)

3 Rivers Communications

3 Rivers provides advanced communication services, including telephone and internet, on a non-profit cooperative basis.
Revenue
$62.8m
Assets
$175.0m
Employees
129
EIN
81-0243702
IRS type
501(c)(12)
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