The Iowa Telecommunications Association (ITA) is the nation's largest member telephone association with 147 active telephone company members. The ITA offers leadership on key telecommunication issues and supports it's member companies in the legislative and regulatory arena to ensure a fair and competitive environment in the state. Established in 1896, it is the largest and second oldest state telephone association in the United States.  Join ITA!

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Strategic Plan
In August, 2007 the ITA Board of Directors continued its refinement of the ITA Long Range Strategic Plan.  Click here to review that plan.  We encourage your input and comments. 

ITA Mission Statement
"Better Telecommunications Through Education"

ITA Core Purpose
To promote an environment that allows our members the opportunity to succeed in serving their communities and customers.   

ITA Core Values

1. We represent the interests of our community-based ILEC members and their operations, including voice, data and video.  
2. We will be financially responsible guardians of the members’ resources.
3. We implement policies to help our members achieve the goal of long-term financial viability.
4. We encourage our members to collaborate within the bounds of the law
5. We recognize that volunteers are the lifeblood of this organization. 

ITA Visionary Future Statement
To be the premier provider of knowledge and influence, proactively shaping the future of our industry.