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UTC Member Value Proposition
What’s in it for me?

UTC is the leading organization that gives utilities of all ownership types a forum to discuss
common telecommunications and technology challenges, opportunities, and solutions. UTC also

facilitates relationships between core utility members and key vendors, who can join UTC as
associate members.

BENEFITS FOR ALL
Regardless of the total, all staff will have access to member benefits.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS/WEBINARS/PODCASTS
New technologies and digital tools are reshaping the day-to-day responsibilities of utility workers.

UTC provides educational opportunities to telecommunications and IT professionals, engineers,
analysts, and technicians new to the field on pertinent issues, often at a highly technical level.

ADVOCACY

UTC advocates on the Hill, and in targeted states, on the key policy issues related to private utility
networks, including access to spectrum, IP transition, tower lighting, drone use, broadband

expansion, pole attachments, and cybersecurity. UTC is an effective advocate for these and many
more issues. In addition, UTC provides opportunities for other utilities throughout the globe to
engage as international members.

GLOBAL REPRESENTATION
Globally, UTC’s independent operating units in Canada, Europe, and Africa, and its affiliate in Latin

America, engage with their regulatory and legislative bodies on similar issues,

SPECTRUM SERVICES is the source for authorized certified frequency coordination for Private Land

Mobile Radio Services below 512 MHz and 800-900 MHz frequencies. UTC is the sole frequency
coordinator authorized to coordinate channels previously allocated exclusively to the Power Radio
Service. In addition, UTC maintains the national Power Line Carrier (PLC) database to coordinate

PLC use with licensed government radio services in the 10-490 kHz band.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

UTC's online member-exclusive community NetWorks provides opportunities for utilities throughout
the globe to engage 365 days a year. Attend or speak at UTC Telecom & Technology Conference,
Regional meetings, and Summits (issues include policy, broadband, physical, and cybersecurity).