By establishing itself as a Cooperative, South Slope embodied itself in the best traditions of American self-reliance and independence. South Slope's goal is to provide it's members and their communities with the best telecommunications service available at the lowest possible price. The beginnings of the modern cooperative movement can be traced back more than 150 years. One member, one vote - Power is shared equally among all members, rather than concentrated in the hands of a few. Cooperatives are based on democratic principles.
Members elect a board of directors and, when necessary, vote on specific issues.
Limited return on investment - The purpose of a cooperative is to provide a service to its members, not to make a profit. Surplus is returned to the members - Margins above and beyond the costs required to cover operating expenses are returned to the members in proportion to their patronage. The more business a member does with the co-op in a given year, the greater the amount of the patronage refund for that year. For more information on cooperatives or your participation please contact us.