There are eight telephone companies in W.V. Seven of the companies provide over 160k access lines to customers in 88 exchanges. Verizon has over 825k access lines in 147 dial central offices. WVTA provides various services to the membership, including newsletters and since 1999, the annual directory has been available on WVTA website. WVTA is one of the first telephone companies in the U.S. to put this information on a website. A spring conference, at various sites, is held each May with suppliers exhibits.
Conferences also offer opportunities for networking with skilled and dedicated people.
In programs and informal business sessions, distinguished speakers provide expertise to assist members in facing a world of business challenges. Legislative activities are coordinated and monitored during the legislative sessions, along with any other special projects, goals and specific priorities as determined by the WVTA Board of Directors. WVTA works with the state legislators and other officials to promote the development of effective public policy in the fast-changing world of telecommunications, and any issues affecting the telecom industry.