Join Iowa Communications Alliance

Iowa Communications Alliance members include:

Community-based Telecommunications Providers

This membership category includes all the companies that are providing telecommunication services directly to end-user customers.  Membership dues are based on subscriber counts.  

Membership with the Iowa Communications Alliance provides you with numerous opportunities for involvement, education, and training as well as access to information and resources. 

Advocacy – In partnership with and on behalf of our members, ICA makes advocacy a top priority.  We work to stay ahead of any threats to our industry, help our members take full advantage of available opportunities, and work for state and national policies and programs that continue to advance our mission to connect every Iowan with affordable and robust broadband service. Building positive relationships with legislators and regulators is our top priority and we help members get involved and make a positive impact for our industry.   

Education and Training - Iowa Communications Alliance offers a number of in-person trainings and conferences along with remote webcasts and meetings throughout the year.  For details on upcoming educational opportunities, see the "Programs & Events" menu options found in the menu bar at the top of our webpages.   

The Iowa Communicator - Our weekly electronic newsletter that includes industry hot topics, ICA news, information on our full calendar of education, training, and events, and more.

Members Alerts and Special Reports - In addition to the newsletter, from time-to-time ICA will send special alerts and reports.  These alerts share timely and detailed information on items that may affect you and your business.

Leadership Opportunities - Our committee volunteers make our programs and events possible.  Serving on a committee is a great way to serve the association while developing your personal leadership skills and make connections with other members.  Our members are also given the opportunity to provide expert content at ICA conferences and programs.

Scholarship Programs - Annually, Iowa Communications Alliance awards two scholarships to high school seniors or current college students whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is currently employed by an ICA voting member company.

The Next Gen Scholars program was established in response to our member companies need for skilled technicians.  After the candidates are selected for this program, the Iowa Communications Alliance, the sponsoring company, DMACC, and student split the tuition of the DMACC Network Technology/Telecom Data Communications Associates Program or the DMACC Network Technology/Telecommunications Certificate Program.

For more information on how to join, please contact Melissa Primus, Director of Membership and Operations.

Associate Members

Associate members include all the companies who provide products and services to our community-based telecommunications provider members.  From accounting and legal services to trenching, insurance to human resources, fiber to equipment, and everything in between, our associate members have it covered.  

Associate membership includes:

  • Listing in the widely-referenced Iowa Communications Alliance Member Directory
  • "Members Only” access to www.iacommunicationsall.org
  • Subscription to our weekly electronic newsletter 
  • Discounts on space on the expo floor at the Annual Meeting & Expo
  • Sponsorship opportunities at all our conferences and trainings
  • Opportunity to participate at the Golf Outing, Annual Meeting and Expo and other special events and continuing education seminars as attendees at the discounted member rates
  • Opportunities to contribute content and make presentations at our educational events
  • Networking and service opportunities on Iowa Communications Alliance Committees

Associate Membership is $625 for an annual membership.  The membership year runs January to December.  
Click here for an application or contact Melissa Primus for more information.

Carrier Members

Carrier members are companies providing interexchange service, middle mile transport, wholesale service, and other network assets used by local exchange carriers and broadband providers who serve end users.  

Carrier members enjoy all the member benefits of ICA Associate Members.

  • Listing in the widely-referenced Iowa Communications Alliance Member Directory
  • "Members Only” access to www.iacommunicationsall.org
  • Subscription to our weekly electronic newsletter 
  • Discounts on space on the expo floor at the Annual Meeting & Expo
  • Sponsorship opportunities at all our conferences and trainings
  • Opportunity to participate at the Golf Outing, Annual Meeting and Expo and other special events and continuing education seminars as attendees at the discounted member rates
  • Opportunities to contribute content and make presentations at our educational events
  • Networking and service opportunities on Iowa Communications Alliance Committees

Carrier Membership is $1000 for an annual membership.  The membership year runs January to December.  
Click here for an application or contact Melissa Primus for more information.

CEA Member

In Iowa, our Centralized Equal Access provider member is Aureon.  We are proud to partner with Aureon through membership and to have them as a Diamond Level All-Star Sponsor.