| Call Your Member of Congress | Calling your Member of Congress and telling them about the issues related to the Coalition is an important tool in influencing your rights and effecting the important issues. For call tips, click here. |
| Tell a friend | Send an email to a friend and tell them about the Coalition to Keep America Connected. |
| Press Releases | A press release is useful when you have information that needs to be disseminated to the public. These sample press releases can guide you in writing your own, which can then be sent to the local media, be it television, radio, or newspaper. |
| OP-ED Pieces | Editorials in your local newspaper are great for getting opinion out into the community. A well written op-ed piece can inform people of your telco's views and convince them to join you in the grassroots campaign. |
| Letters to the Editor | Letters to the editor can help clarify viewpoints that were previously expressed in the paper and may be incorrect. A well-written letter to the editor can set the public straight or at least give them a chance to see both sides. |
| Articles for Telco Newsletters | These informative pieces are short and to the point, giving readers access to the information that they need quickly and efficiently. |
| Letters to Members of Congress | Letters to your local Congressional representatives can influence their decisions and policy making in Washington. Here are a few examples to start you on your way to influencing the people who represent you in government. |
| Consumer Research Facts | Located here are facts and statistics that will help you write pieces for your newspapers and also create informative newsletters to motivate your employees to join the cause. |
| Coalition Advertisements | Use these to grab attention in your community and improve awareness |
 | Click here to download the entire media kit (Microsoft Word Document). |
The coalition was formed to provide a unified voice for rural consumers in the debate on telecommunications policies. Consumers from across the country who believe in keeping all Americans connected through access to affordable telecommunications services and the latest technologies are coming together with a single voice. The Coalition to Keep American Connected is dedicated to ensuring that all consumers have access to affordable telecommunications services and the latest technologies - no matter where they live - according to three guiding principles: fairness, access and affordability.
