Competitive Carriers Association Explained

Competitive Carriers Association
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Location:	Washington, D.C., United States
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Key People:	Steven K. Berry (President and CEO)
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The Competitive Carriers Association (commonly the CCA) was founded in 1992 by nine small wireless carriers in the United States as a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association to promote the common interests of competitive, regional, and rural wireless services providers. Its counterpart, particularly for non-regional wireless carriers, is the CTIA.^[1]

History

The organization was founded in 1992 as the Rural Carriers Association (RCA), but became the Competitive Carriers Association in 2012 as national carriers Sprint and T-Mobile US joined.^{[2] [3]} It has long advocated for policies and standards that promote greater competitive in the wireless industry, particularly with regard to issues around wireless spectrum.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: FCC Commissioner Simington Addresses The Competitive Carriers Association. fcc.gov. 28 September 2022 .
2. Web site: AT&T to rural carriers: Seek LTE interoperability with Sprint, T-Mobile. fiercewireless.com.
3. Web site: CCA: T-Mobile US talks up its rural ambitions. rcrwireless.com. 23 September 2021 .
4. Web site: CCA urges FCC to form task force focusing on wireless competition. fiercewireless.com.
5. Web site: Steve Berry to retire from CCA leadership. rcrwireless.com. 14 September 2022 .
6. Web site: Why suspected Chinese spy gear remains in America's telecom networks. politico.com. 21 July 2022 .