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Membership Categories
SYSTEM MEMBER: Any individual, partnership, association or
corporation engaged in the business of providing television reception
and other communication services for the public by means of a cable
television system may apply for membership in the Ohio Cable Telecommunications
Association, either for an operating cable television system or a
valid franchise authorized to construct a cable television system.
Individuals or corporations owning or controlling several Ohio systems
may combine the total number of subscribers in all systems to determine
the annual dues rate. When more than one Ohio system is owned or controlled
by an individual, firm, or corporation, all such systems must be enrolled
in OCTA membership
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Cable television equipment manufacturers
and suppliers, consultants, management services, brokers, or any organization
with a bona fide interest in cable television may apply for membership.
Membership Benefits
System Member Benefits
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Government, regulatory and legal representation on industry issues
before the Ohio legislature, PUCO, Congress and the Courts.
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Frequent legislative and regulatory updates.
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The OCTA Membership Directory, published annually,
which includes a comprehensive listing of cities and towns in Ohio
and their respective cable systems, as well as sections listing
government officials, cable operators, associate members and state
and federal cable laws.
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Your company’s listing in the annual Membership Directory
distributed to the Ohio General Assembly, Ohio cable operators,
policy makers and educators.
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Cableviews, our quarterly newsletter, full of
information pertaining to the cable industry and updates on local,
state and national issues.
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The OCTA website, www.octa.org,
which provides members with up-to-the-minute cable industry news,
member updates, a resource finder, an online version of the OCTA
directory, as well as a members-only section and online registration
forms.
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Weekly e-mail updates to members highlighting upcoming events and
the latest cable-related news stories posted on the OCTA website.
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Membership in the Ohio Cable Political Action Committee
and Political Action Trust, allowing participation
in political fundraisers as representatives of the OCTA.
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Discounted rates on OCTA services, supplies and events.
Associate Member Benefits
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The opportunity to network with local cable operators at a reduced
rate. Annual events include the OCTA Annual Meeting held in April,
the OCTA Golf Outing held each summer, and the Ohio Cable Institute,
held in November. We also offer other networking opportunities throughout
the year. Check the Upcoming Events section of the website for dates
and locations.
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The OCTA website, www.octa.org,
which provides members with up-to-the- minute cable industry news,
member updates, a resource finder, an online version of the OCTA
directory, as well as a members-only section and online registration
forms.
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The OCTA Membership Directory, published annually,
which includes a comprehensive listing of cities and towns in Ohio
and their respective cable systems, as well as sections listing
government officials, cable operators, associate members and state
and federal cable laws.
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Your listing in the Membership Directory distributed
to Ohio cable operators, the Ohio General Assembly, policy makers
and educators.
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Weekly e-mail updates to members highlighting upcoming events and
the latest news stories posted on the OCTA website.
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Cableviews, our quarterly newsletter, full of
information pertaining to the cable industry and updates on local,
state and national issues.
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Frequent legislative and regulatory updates.
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Updates on the industry’s education initiatives from the
Ohio Cable Foundation for Education and Technology (OCFET).
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