Competitive Carriers Association

05/19/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for CCA 2026! 🎉

Join us September 14–16 in New Orleans, Louisiana, for CCA’s 2026 Annual Convention, North America’s premier educational and networking event for the competitive carrier ecosystem.

📌 First-Rate Pricing is live through June 18
Take advantage of our lowest registration rates and lock in major savings for you and your company.

📍 Why New Orleans?
The Big Easy brings the perfect blend of rhythm, culture, and unforgettable experiences. It’s the ideal setting to raise your spirits to new connections, let the good times roll, and jazz things up at CCA 2026.

▶️ Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring?
Exhibit and Sponsor sales are open! We have fantastic sponsorship opportunities unique to New Orleans, along with an upgraded exhibit hall layout. Contact [email protected] to secure your spot.

🏙️ Book Your Stay
Reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, our host hotel. CCA’s discounted rate is unbeatable, and be sure to book ONLY through the CCA 2026 website: https://www.ccaevents.org/

05/12/2026

📢 Call for Speakers | 💠CCA 2026 Annual Convention💠

📍 September 14-16 — New Orleans, LA

There's a lot happening across the regional communications space right now.

New models. New partnerships. New opportunities.

The challenge isn't starting the conversation — it's bringing the right ones together in one place.

We're building the program for CCA’s 2026 Annual Convention in New Orleans and actively looking for speakers across four sessions:

1. Show Me the Money: What’s Actually Driving New Revenue for Carriers
2. Operator vs. Ecosystem: Who Owns the Customer? Finding the Right Balance in a Changing Partnership Landscape
3. What Would You Cut? Real Cost Decisions Carriers Are Facing Right Now
4. Choosing the Right Access Strategy: Where to Build, Partner, or Walk Away

We’re looking for operators, ecosystem partners, and enterprise buyers— anyone with real perspective or experience to contribute.

Non-members are welcome. Submit your interest by Friday, June 12 here: https://www.ccamobile.org/submit-a-speaker

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Submit to CCA's speaker database to potentially speak at annual trade shows. Contact for details.

04/14/2026

Competitive Carriers Association joined fellow industry stakeholders in a letter to House leadership urging the advancement of H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act. Read the joint letter linked below.

https://www.ccamobile.org/trade-associations-letter-permitting---siting

03/23/2026

Final reminder that discounted hotel rates to CCA’s 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show end today! Book your room with the link below at the host hotel, the Louisville Marriott Downtown, before prices increase.

https://www.mobilecarriers.org/hotel

03/17/2026

Sometimes the best conversations start the same way great ideas do, over a good glass of whiskey.

In the latest episode of Whiskey & Wireless brought to you by ClearSky Technologies, Competitive Carriers Association’s very own President & CEO, Tim Donovan, talks about the evolving wireless landscape, the power of competitive carriers, and the opportunities ahead for connectivity across the country.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there.

In just a few weeks, the industry will come together at CCA’s Mobility & Connectivity Show in Louisville, Kentucky, April 14-16, where the leaders, innovators, and partners shaping the future of communications service providers meet face-to-face to continue the dialogue.

🎧 Listen to the podcast
🤝 Then join the conversation in person.

As a thank you to podcast listeners, we’re offering an exclusive $250 discount off the non-member registration rate.

Use promo code: WHISKEY

Don’t just hear about the future of telecommunications, be part of it. Register now, and we can’t wait to see you in Louisville!

In Episode 15 of Whiskey & Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Tim Donovan, President and CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), for a conversat...

03/09/2026

⏰BREAKING NEWS, SPECIAL DISCOUNT, TODAY ONLY! ⏰

You may have lost an hour of sleep as the clocks moved ahead for Daylight Saving, but you're gaining a discount! Take advantage of this limited-time deal, $100 off registration to MCS 2026, before time runs out!

The offer ends at midnight tonight, Monday, March 9, so act fast and lock in your savings.

https://www.mobilecarriers.org/registration

03/04/2026

Will you be at CCA’s 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show in Louisville?

If yes, spread the word, and you could win a complimentary pass to our next show! Enter our pre-show social media contest for a chance to score free entry to our Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, September 14–16, 2026.

One lucky winner will be announced on-site in the Exhibit Hall before the close of in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 16, 2026.

How to enter:
1. Post that you’re attending on social media
2. Include and tag CCA on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram
3. Use our suggested posts & graphics from the linked toolkit below or get creative and share your own!

The contest runs through March 2026, don’t miss your chance!

Good luck and see you in Louisville!
https://www.mobilecarriers.org/socialmediatoolkit

02/25/2026

🚨 IT'S EARLY BIRD WEEK FOR 🚨

Don't miss your chance for discounted rates on registration for CCA's 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show.

✅Register THIS WEEK to take advantage of our Early Bird registration pricing before rates go up.

⏰ Deadline: Friday, February 27 at 11:59 PM ET

And don’t forget to book your hotel room at the Louisville Marriott Downtown! CCA’s special rate ends March 23 or while supplies last.

If you haven't registered yet, now is the time! Secure your spot today and save before prices increase. Visit https://www.mobilecarriers.org/registration

02/19/2026

CCA is pleased to feature a special keynote on Cyberattacks & Resilience at our 2026 Mobility and Connectivity Show.

As cyberattacks grow more targeted and disruptive, mobile network operators must move beyond compliance checklists toward true operational resilience. Join CCA in Louisville, Kentucky, for a dynamic, in-depth keynote discussion centered on the three R's of cyber security – Readiness, Response, and Recovery. Hear directly from industry leaders on how to prepare for evolving threats, identify shortfalls before it's too late, react effectively in the first critical hours of an incident, and ensure lasting stability.

Additional panelists to be announced. Use the link below and register by February 27th for a discounted rate!
https://www.mobilecarriers.org/registration