Become a Member

Currently, the Association is comprised of 16 Tier I broadband members employing approximately 1,500 people, serving over 300,000 broadband connections. Tier I members are companies owning or operating one or more exchanges in Tennessee on or before January 1, 1995. This membership category includes 7 commercial companies and 9 cooperatives. These members are engaged in telecommunications services such as inter-exchange carrier services, local exchange service, (but not eligible as Tier I members), cellular service, paging, internet services, personal communications service, and cable TV. Our Associate membership consists of approximately 150 members with interest in common with the organization, which do business with Company members, (Tier I). These members represent manufacturing concerns, sales organizations, CPAs, bankers, attorneys, consultants, lobbyists, engineering firms, publishers, and others. Tier I members have voting privileges and Board representation as specified in our By-Laws. The Associate members also have a representative on the Board who was given voting privileges in 2002.

The cost of membership is specified by category. Tier I members pay annually a base fee plus a percentage calculation for broadband connections. Associate member dues are $450 per year and Platinum member dues are $1,000 per year. Association directories, LATA maps, and a newsletter (via e-mail) are provided to all members.

Membership Benefits

Tier 1 & 2 Membership

  • A seat on the board
  • Decision-making body for the Association
  • Shared industry knowledge/ideas

Platinum Membership – $1,000

  • 2 events per year with the Telco CEO/managers – one at the annual meeting & one special event in the fall
  • Highlighted recognition on the TNBA website
  • Signage at all meetings labeling all the Platinum members
  • Priority booth placement at Vendor Showcases
  • The first consideration for speakers at convention and meetings
  • See all member benefits below

Regular Associate Membership & All Member Benefits – $450

  • Registration discounts at TNBA meeting & conventions
  • Shared Industry Information
  • Networking & Contact Opportunities
  • Educational Resources
  • Professional Development
  • Business/Sales Opportunities
  • Advertising
  • Company profile on the website
  • Full website access
  • Regulatory/Legislative Updates
  • Telco Support/Shared Ideas

Apply Today

The Tennessee Broadband Association’s fiscal year is from January 1 through December 31.

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If you have any questions or need additional information, please call us at 615-256-8005. We look forward to having you as a member!