Joining together to improve the lives of Americans through delivery of wireless communications.
CCA was founded in 1992 by nine rural and regional wireless carriers as a carrier centric
organization. Since its founding, CCA has grown to become the nation’s leading association for competitive
wireless providers serving all areas of the United States.
Who We Are
Headquartered in Washington, DC, CCA advocates on behalf of its members’ interests and works to educate policymakers on the key issues that impact its members’ ability to compete, survive, and thrive. Currently these issues include access to spectrum, access to devices, access to networks, streamlining infrastructure deployment, universal service fund (USF) reform, Next-Generation 911 (NG911) solutions, among others.
What We Do
Advocating before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the White House, and Congress, CCA works to ensure that its members’ voices and views are heard not only by policymakers but also by the media, third parties, and throughout the entire wireless industry.
CCA is committed to being the premier advocacy organization for competitive
wireless carriers and stakeholders. CCA will use advocacy, leadership, education, and networking opportunities to help competitive
carriers grow and thrive in the wireless industry.
Our Vision
CCA will be the leading organization for competitive
wireless carriers and stakeholders, joining together to improve the lives of Americans through delivery of wireless communications.
Washington, D.C. – Today, thirteen telecommunications industry trade associations led by CCA sent a letter to Senate leadership urging inclusion of S. Amdt. 2024, introduced by Senators Luján (D-NM), Welch (D-VT), Vance (R-OH), Daines (R-MT), Wicker (R-MS) and Rosen (D-NV), to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935). The associations urged Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to include this critical amendment, which would address the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program's $3.08 billion shortfall and add $6 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), offset by future spectrum auction proceeds. “Fully funding the Rip and Replace Program is critical to securing our nation’s networks, including those serving rural areas, military bases, airports, and other areas of strategic importance,” said Tim Donovan, CCA’s President and CEO. “Absent full funding, millions of Americans face complete loss of connectivity and jeopardized access to emergency services. Additionally, the ACP helps bridge the digital divide, benefiting 23 million households, including seniors and veterans, many in the same areas affected by the potential loss of service due to the Rip and Replace shortfall. Addressing both of these issues immediately is critical for supporting and maintaining connectivity across the country, especially in rural areas and low-income communities.” A link to the letter can be found here . An excerpt can be found below: The Rip & Replace and ACP Programs were created by Congress to secure and support connectivity across the U.S. Congress must provide this funding immediately to ensure the success of these programs and ensure that entire communities across the United States will not be left behind. This amendment is the necessary solution to maintaining connectivity for millions across the United States, securing American networks, and preserving the historic broadband investment Congress has made in rural and tribal communities, and we commend the Senators for their commitment to this effort. The amendment must be advanced and included in the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. 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 wireless 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 of customers, as well as vendors and suppliers that provide products and services throughout the wireless communications ecosystem.
Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement on FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s recent update to Congress emphasizing the urgent need for Congress to fully fund the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Program) to prevent network failures and catastrophic service reductions and protect the security of domestic communications: “CCA thanks Chairwoman Rosenworcel for highlighting the critical need for Congress to make up the $3.08 billion shortfall in the Program’s funding. The urgency of the Chairwoman’s letter highlights the dire necessity to secure our nation's communications infrastructure and prevent network failures and service reductions impacting tens of millions of consumers. We urge Congress to seize the opportunity to include full Program funding in the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935).” ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive wireless 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 of customers, as well as vendors and suppliers that provide products and services throughout the wireless communications ecosystem.