Rural Iowa Independant Telephone Association

RIITA Joins National & State Organizations in Joint FCC Filing

RIITA joined national and state organizations in a joint filing on the National Broadband Plan and High-Cost Universal Support docket currently before the FCC. This filing was submitted on July 12th and demonstrates the industry's concern relating to the proposed docket. Read more.

 

...More on the National Broadband Plan ... and why you should be concerned.  

Read more on the analysis and commentary by Steve Kraskin.
Part I
Part 2
Part 3

John Rose, OPASTCO

Joan Engebretson, Telecompetitor

Glenn Brown, McLean & Brown

Steve Pociask, The American Consumer Institute

 

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RIITA Presents Communications Resource Kit to Members 

Our Mission

To foster the success of Iowa's community based communication service providers through regulatory/legislative advocacy, facilitating member access to knowledge and resources, as we promote the critical value our members play in their communities.

Regional Forum Provide for Critical Conversations

Thank you to the general managers and host companies for participating in these forums. Watch this space for future events coming soon.

 

Readlyn Telephone Company
Readlyn, IA

Van Buren Telephone Company
Keosauqua, IA

Walnut Telephone Company
Walnut, IA

WesTel Systems
Remsen, IA

 

 

 

 

August 2010

Refer to the Calendar of Events for more details.

August 6
RIITA Board of Directors 
RIITA Night at the Iowa Cubs

August 26
RIITA Managers Only Golf Tournament
Brown Deer Golf Club
Coralville, IA

 

Future Dates
October 19-21
RIITA Delegation to
Washington, DC

November 15 - 19
Regional Plant Manager/Tech Forums
Locations to be announced

 

 

 
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Write Congress and the Iowa Legislature

We continue to make a difference ONLY when we stay involved in the political process. It's important to develop relationships with your Congressional delegation and Iowa legislators. Read more...

Send letters to the editor

Educating our customers and community about developments impacting local telecommunications services is key to a strong advcocacy program. Read more...

Write the FCC

FCC Commissioners need to hear not only from the large company lobbyists, but from the rural, independent telephone companies serving our communities. The real world needs to be shared with those inside the Washington beltway. Read more...

Featured Member

 

 

 We're pleased to feature Fujitsu, a long standing member partner with RIITA.
Contact Joe Astuto, Sales Manager at joe.astuto@us.fujitsu.com. 

  

Each month, this section will feature an Associate member company.