Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA)

With over 400 members, the mta actively advocates and represents the interests of Minnesota's Telecom industry, including small, medium and large telecommunications companies that provide advanced voice, data, high-speed internet and wireless communications services. The organization serves its members by informing and educating member companies on subjects relating to the telecommunications industry; developing and promoting uniform standards of communications services, procedures and practices; supporting the provision of high quality, universal service for consumers; informing and educating consumers, legislators and regulators on the necessity, applications and benefits of a reliable, efficient and modern telecommunications infrastructure and the need for adequate compensation to fund the infrastructure; and by representing the member companies' interests before the general public and legislative and regulatory bodies. Mta hosts the nation's largest state telecommunications convention and trade show. The 2022 annual convention was held march 14 through march 16, 2022 and included general and breakout sessions, networking opportunities and exhibits. Mta communicates with its members through its weekly bulletin and a monthly human resources bulletin. Mta publishes the Minnesota telecommunications guide, a non-technical publication which is specifically designed for legislators and other policymakers involved in the telecommunications industry. The telecommunications guide is published several times each year. Mta offers training programs to meet the needs of its members. Its safety program is a total safety, health, and environmental loss-control program designed specifically for independent telephone companies.