Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Rural Broadband Growth Partner
Founded in 1991, Consortia Consulting has dedicated over three decades to empowering rural broadband providers through specialized financial, regulatory, and business development services. Our team of seasoned consultants brings an average of 20+ years of telecommunications experience, offering tailored solutions in cost studies, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and cybersecurity advocacy. As an employee-owned firm, we prioritize the success of rural communities by delivering expert resources traditionally available only to large telecom enterprises.Our collaborative approach fosters industry partnerships while maintaining deep expertise in FCC filings, universal service fund policies, and broadband infrastructure expansion. With offices across six states, we combine localized service delivery with national industry influence to address evolving challenges in the telecommunications landscape.
Services
Financial Solutions
Regulatory Support
Business Development
Training Programs
Cybersecurity Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years supporting rural broadband providers with specialized expertise
- Employee-owned structure ensures client-focused service delivery
- Multi-disciplinary team with telecom regulatory and financial expertise
- Proven track record in FCC compliance and broadband funding applications
- Localized service with national industry influence across six states
Services
Financial Solutions
Our financial consulting services help rural broadband providers optimize financial performance through detailed cost studies, regulatory compliance filings, and strategic budget forecasting. We specialize in NECA filings, universal service fund analysis, and investment impact assessments to support data-driven decision-making for telecommunications companies seeking long-term financial stability.
Regulatory Support
We provide comprehensive regulatory compliance services including FCC filings, state commission advocacy, and cybersecurity policy development. Our experts assist with tariff preparation, broadband data collection, and grant applications while offering expert testimony and legislative lobbying to protect rural providers' interests in evolving regulatory environments.
Business Development
Our business development consultants help telecom companies evaluate market opportunities, negotiate interconnection agreements, and implement operational improvements. Services include merger/acquisition support, competitive analysis, and partnership development to enhance market position while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Training Programs
We deliver customized training solutions for telecom professionals covering regulatory compliance, broadband technology, and customer service best practices. Our programs include virtual workshops, board education sessions, and staff development courses designed to enhance technical expertise and operational efficiency across all organizational levels.
Cybersecurity Advocacy
Our cybersecurity services focus on risk management planning, compliance with federal security requirements, and supply chain threat mitigation for rural broadband providers. We assist with developing security protocols, preparing regulatory filings, and implementing protective measures to safeguard critical telecommunications infrastructure.
People
Chana Kubie
CEO
With over 25 years in telecom consulting, Chana leads Consortia Consulting's strategic direction while maintaining active roles in financial solutions and industry task groups like NECAs CITG.
Dan Caldwell
President
As President, Dan directs corporate growth initiatives and leverages 20+ years of telecom finance experience from ALLTEL and Aliant Communications to guide strategic planning sessions.
Marlene Bennett
Executive Vice President
Marlene oversees regulatory compliance with 25+ years of experience in FCC filings, state pooling associations, and broadband policy development since joining in 2011.
Dan Davis
Director - Business Development
Dan leads regulatory advocacy efforts with expertise in broadband data collection, cybersecurity policy, and federal universal service fund regulations since joining in 2001.
Jill Thornton
Consultant - Business Development
With 20+ years in telecom consulting, Jill specializes in municipal broadband strategy, interconnection agreements, and business development for rural providers since joining in 2004.
Questions
What services does Consortia Consulting Consulting offer?
We provide financial analysis, regulatory compliance, business development, and training programs specifically for rural broadband providers.
How long has Consortia Consulting served the telecom industry?
We've supported rural broadband companies for over 30 years since our founding in 1991.
Do you work with small rural providers?
Yes, we specialize in serving rural broadband companies with tailored solutions matching their unique operational needs.
Are your consultants telecom industry experts?
Our team averages 20+ years of telecom experience with expertise in FCC regulations and broadband infrastructure.
Can you help with regulatory filings?
We assist with NECA filings, FCC compliance, tariff preparation, and broadband funding applications.
Do you offer training programs?
Yes, we provide customized virtual and in-person training on regulatory compliance, broadband technology, and operational best practices.
