National Content & Technology Cooperative

The National Content and Technology Cooperative, commonly known as NCTC, is a Kansas-based nonprofit corporation headquartered at 9410 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 500, in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1984, NCTC operates as a programming, broadband solutions, connectivity, and hardware purchasing organization for its member companies who own an... d operate cable systems and broadband networks throughout the United States and its territories. The organization represents nearly 700 independent cable and broadband operators serving approximately one-third of the connected households in all 50 United States and territories, reaching about one-third of North American households. NCTC seeks to maximize current and future opportunities to ensure the profitability, competitive stature, and long-term sustainability of its member companies by leveraging collective buying power to negotiate competitive deals that individual operators cannot secure on their own. The cooperative negotiates with more than 200 television networks and several leading streaming service providers on behalf of its members, securing programming agreements, broadband solutions, and technology acquisitions. NCTC provides comprehensive services including content and programming negotiations, connectivity solutions such as IP transit and transport services, network infrastructure support, technology and hardware procurement through its online Marketplace platform, contract management, supplier performance and relationship management, training services, marketing support, billing account management, and individualized technology solutions. The organization offers members access to solutions including managed Wi-Fi systems, smart home offerings, MVNO mobile services through exclusive partnerships with AT&T and the Associated Carrier Group, and various broadband deployment technologies.Read More