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ICN Issue 20 - June 2026

Join us in celebrating America’s independence and 250th Birthday with this special edition of Independent Communications News (ICN)!

This special edition shares the stories of more than a dozen of America’s independent and rural broadband providers that are key pillars to their communities and embody the American values that have defined centuries of innovation, hard work, and ingenuity.

ACA Connects members featured:

Armstrong, Astound, BEAM Broadband, BOYCOM Vision, Breezeline, Buckeye Broadband, Cable One / Sparklight, GCI, Hawaiian Telcom, i3 Broadband, Liberty Puerto Rico, Mediacom, Shentel, Socket Fiber, and TDS.

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2026 Issues

  • March
  • June
  • December

Note: Dates are considered tentative and are subject to change.

Associate Member Partners (AMP) Featured in this Issue

Want your company in the spotlight in an upcoming issue of ICN? Explore our Associate Member Partner (AMP) program and unlock exclusive opportunities to showcase your brand, share your expertise, and connect with the leaders shaping our industry.

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About ICN

Independent Communications News (ICN) is ACA Connects’ all-digital magazine, purpose-built to deliver timely, relevant content for our members.

Published three times a year, ICN features perspectives from ACA Connects leadership, real-world stories from our members, and exclusive conversations with key policymakers shaping the communications landscape. You’ll also find expert insights from Associate Members, a comprehensive calendar of industry events, and targeted advertising from across the telecommunications ecosystem.

ICN Team

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Nathan Penrod, Editor and Creative Director

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Olivia Shields, Assistant Editor

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