About Us

 

CTC was one of the first local providers of access to the
internet and has the only fiber connection to the world.

Cordova Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is committed to the provision, improvement and expansion of quality, competitively priced communication services in Cordova and the surrounding service area. In 1978, the voters of Cordova approved a resolution providing for the transfer of assets of Cordova Public Utilities-Telephone Utility to Cordova Telephone Cooperative, INC (CTC). And thus, a member-owned telephone cooperative was established.

In 1997, CTC again broadened its scope of services and established two subsidiaries, Cordova Wireless Communications (CWC) and Cordova Long Distance (CLD). Cordova Wireless has become a successful cellular provider in Cordova with 12 cellular sites, serving two communities and all of Prince William Sound. Long distance wholesale rates for Cordova Long Distance were available for several years, and CLD started offering service to Cordova in 2012.

Below is a schedule of Patronage Capital payments that have been distributed in recent years. These payments represent the return on patrons contributions to their cooperative.

YearAmount AllocatedScheduled Payment/Retirement
1982$289,320.431997
1994$ 83,012.331998
1983$224,815.221999
1984$194,309.402000
1985$314,610.772002
1986$267,472.722008

 

The growth and success experienced by CTC over the many years of its existence did not happen without the conscientious efforts of its Board of Directors. Board Members have volunteered numerous hours in service to the Cooperative. Their decisions have charted the course of our telecommunications system in Cordova. We salute their dedication and hard work.

Board of Directors

Wendy Ranney, President
Sarah Trumblee, Vice President
Ben Simpler, Secretary
Ryan McManus, Treasurer
Vivian Kennedy, Director
Barb Bailer, Director
Ann Schultz, Director

Staff

Appreciation is also given to all past and present employees. A company’s greatest asset is its employees. CTC is fortunate to have had and continues to have employees that have greatly influenced the success of our cooperative.

THEN AND NOW: Seated on the first CTC Board of Directors in 1978 were: President Robert Nippell, Vice President Jay Bynum, Treasurer Al Fulton, Secretary Robert Turner, John Hewitt, Harold Richardson and Bill Webber.

The first CTC General Manager was Doug Bechtel. Mr. Bechtel was the general manger of Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc. also. He held these dual positions from 1978 until May of 1983.

CTC’s Original Staff in 1978: General Manager Doug Bechtel, Bookkeeper Ruth Steele, Clerk Carol Bauer, Working Foreman Ron Stephens, Combination Technician Randy Poor, and apprentice Technician Randy Peace.

YearRatesDeposit
1978Single Party Rate – $10 per month
Business Line – $18 per month
Deposit – $60
Deposit – $100
1998Single Party Rate – $11.50 per month
Business Line – $19.50 per month
Deposit – $60
Deposit – $100
2005Single Party Rate – $13 per month
Business Line – $21 per month
Deposit – $60
Deposit – $100
2020Single Party Rate – $13 per month
Business Line – $21 per month
Deposit- $30
Deposit- $50

Click Here for our current CTC Privacy Notice and CTC & CWC Internet Acceptable Use Policies.

Click Here for the CTC Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.