Who We Are

The ITA represents nearly 50 telecommunications and broadband service providers in Illinois and more than 80 additional businesses that provide products and services to the Illinois telecommunications industry.

Illinois telecommunications companies have advanced networks that provide voice, wireless, high-speed Internet and video services to homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and first responders throughout the state. The industry is a major employer in Illinois and Illinois telecommunications providers have invested billions of dollars in the latest technology to build advanced networks.

Competition and innovation in the telecommunications industry continue to change the way we live, work, learn, and have fun. And consumers are benefitting from the constant evolution of new technology, products and applications.

The ITA advocates for regulatory and legislative policies that allow telecommunications and broadband service providers to thrive in this competitive and dynamic industry to provide consumers and businesses with the products and services they demand.