Welcome to the Ohio Telephone Association

The Ohio Telephone Association (OTA) is an organization that is 101 years old. We are the first established telephone association in the United States. There are currently 42 local exchange telephone companies in the state of Ohio, 34 of those are small companies.

There are also 95 associate members who supply goods and services to the telephone industry.

All of our members who are local exchange carriers are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Currently there are in excess of 6 million lines bringing service to every Ohioan.

Our headquarters staff consists of:

• K. Patrick Collins, Executive Vice President
• Connie Nolder, Director of Government Relations
• Joan Weston, Director of Administration
• Bert'e Pennell, Assistant Administrator
• Tammi Jackson, Communications Assistant

Our offices are located in downtown Columbus at:

17 South High Street
Suite 1250
Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-3231
614-221-0048 FAX

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Membership in our organization is reserved for companies operating as a telecommunications provider or supplier within the state of Ohio.

Telco Industry Information:

United States Telephone Association

OPASTCO

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Ohio Consumer Counsel

Federal Communications Commission

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