Members can post questions, discussions, ideas, solutions, etc for all other members to see and respond. Technical staff can discuss technical problems and solutions. NTCA represents over 500 telephone co-ops and companies, one of which may have encountered the same problem and have a viable solution. Success strategies could be shared. As small independent operators, we can take advantage of sharing knowledge and ideas with each other, strengthening our position in the evolving telecom marketplace.
Managers can share management issues and problems.
NTCA hosts an annual manager's forum where managers come together to discuss various management issues. Experiences with vendors, both good and bad can be shared. When deciding on a new vendor, it is always good to get the feedback of others who may have used the same vendor previously. In addition, sometimes finding the proper contact with your existing vendors may be difficult. There may be other NTCA members who have knowledge of the correct contact within a vendors large workforce.