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    Becoming a member of the KTA helps ensure that your voice is heard on legislative issues that affect our industry. As an added benefit, members also receive cutting edge industry information, custom publications, the chance to network and make new contacts within the industry, educational resources, professional development and business opportunities. KTA gives you the ability to apply easily on-line, or through a printable form that you can then mail to us. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us!

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About KTA



The Kentucky Telecom Association was established in 1937 as a non-profit organization to promote and support the general interests and welfare of the telecommunications industry in the Commonwealth. This is still our goal.

The industry has undergone enormous changes and growth since KTA was established. Advancements in technology, including the growth of computer applications and fiber cable, expanding service areas, increasingly complex regulatory requirements and competitive services has fueled many of these changes. Throughout this time, KTA has served the industry by fostering communication and cooperation among its member companies to improve their services and products.

In 2011, we changed our name from the Kentucky Telephone Association and adopted a new logo to recognize our members offer more than wireline telephone service and the many changes in our industry in the recent past – and still to come.

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KTA Executive Director Graduates Leadership Kentucky


KTA Executive Director Tyler Campbell officially graduated from Leadership Kentucky last week along with 39 other business, non-profit and education leaders from across the Commonwealth.  The 2020 Leadership Kentucky Class completed its final in-person session in Northern Kentucky last week after COVID-19 restrictions forced the program to conclude virtually in December.  Program leaders planned the final reunion for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2020 in order to offer program participants a true graduation experience. 

Leadership Kentucky participants traveled across the Commonwealth,  beginning in June 2020, for 3 day sessions meeting with community leaders across the state to discuss issues impacting Kentuckians.  Since 1985, Leadership Kentucky graduates have brought an enlightened and informed perspective to their communities and companies, serving as important catalysts in the unified effort to improve our state.

"I am so thankful to the KTA Board of Directors for the opportunity to participate in this program over the past year," Campbell said.  "Leadership Kentucky is the premier leadership and professional development program in the state.  I cannot overstate the value of this program and the people you meet as you travel across the Commonwealth.  The men and women that participate in Leadership Kentucky love and care about the state and will work to improve their communities with the knowledge and lessons learned in the program.  I feel like the future of Kentucky is bright because of these community leaders."
 

NTIA Broadband Grant Infrastructure Program

On May 19th, The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the availability of $288 million for the deployment of broadband infrastructure. Grants will be awarded to partnerships between a state, or political subdivisions of a state, and providers of fixed broadband service.  The grant application cycle opened on May 19th and closes August 17th. 

NTIA’s Broadband Infrastructure Program was established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. In the priority order defined by the Act, NTIA will accept applications for projects that are designed to:
 
  1. Provide broadband service to the greatest number of households in an eligible service area;
  2. Provide broadband service to rural areas;
  3. Be most cost-effective in providing broadband service; or
  4. Provide broadband service with a download speed of at least 100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 20 Mbps.

NTIA will group applications based on the priority above that each application addresses, and will sequence its review of application groups in the statutory order listed above.  Here is the link to the NTIA website and grant page: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333684


NTIA is also conducting a series of webinars on the program.  You can register here for the webinars: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/events/latest-events


FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program 

Beginning May 12th, the Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling with broadband affordability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program provides a discount of up to $50/month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers.  Starting today, eligible households can enroll through an eligible provider (click on the link for eligible Kentucky providers) or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.  You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.

 

PRTC GM/CEO Keith Gabbard Discusses Delivering Broadband to Rural America
 

Listen to KTA Board Member Keith Gabbard as he discusses delivering broadband to Rural America with panelists on WBUR in Boston, MA. 
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2021/04/30/rural-access-to-the-internet-how-to-get-broadband-across-america  


LTC Connect's CEO/GM Honored 


LTC Connect's CEO/General Manager Greg Hale was recently named "Board Member of the Year" by NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association's NTCA Rural Broadband PAC.  Congrats to Greg on this well deserved honor and recognition!  As a member of KTA's Board of Directors, no one works harder on behalf of Kentucky's community-based broadband providers.


NCTC "Fiber for Grayson" Announcement!

​Congratulations to KTA Member North Central Telephone Cooperative on their recent RDOF announcement in partnership with Warren Rural Electric that will bring high-speed broadband access to Grayson County, Kentucky! Watch the announcement on Facebook Live courtesy of Leitchfield's K105 Facebook Page. https://fb.watch/4agQMKpjkH/

Mission

The Kentucky Telecom Association supports Kentucky’s rural broadband providers through advocacy, member education and training, and community engagement as they deploy enhanced broadband networks throughout the commonwealth to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities available to rural Kentuckians.

Values

KTA values its role as an industry leader and our association – more than 80 years old - will continue to fulfill its mission by providing its member companies services and information that is:

  • Credible
  • Efficient
  • Transparent
  • Innovative

Benefits

Take advantage of the meetings with other industry professionals, and enjoy the programs and benefits of being a member of the Kentucky Telecom Association.