Cochrane Cooperative Telephone Company

04/09/2026

📬 Annual Meeting Notices & Ballots Are in the Mail!

We want to let our membership know that annual meeting notices and ballots are being mailed out today in accordance with our bylaws. Watch your mailbox next week so you can review the information and cast your vote.

💻 Virtual Attendance Option
For members who would like to attend virtually, details on how to enroll in the virtual option are included in your mailing. Please review the instructions carefully so you’re ready to participate.

Your involvement is what keeps our cooperative strong, member‑driven, and connected. We look forward to seeing you — whether in person or online — at this year’s Annual Meeting.

03/10/2026

📣 Reminder: Director Nominations Due This Friday! 📣

There’s still time to submit a nomination for CCT’s Board of Directors, but the deadline is approaching quickly. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting our cooperative’s mission, we encourage you to take part in this important process. Member involvement is what keeps our cooperative strong and thriving.

🗓️ Nomination Deadline:
Friday, March 13th at 4:30PM. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

📬 How to Nominate:
Contact one of the 2026 Nomination Committee Members — Linda Clark, John Frie, or Diane Bjorge. Their phone numbers were listed on your February statement, or you may contact our office for their information.

Send a message to learn more

02/26/2026

🌟 Reminder for Our Membership! 🌟
Our Board of Director Open Forum is coming up March 4th at 6PM at the CCT Office. If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to serve on the CCT Board this is a great chance to stop in and ask questions. We hope to see you there!

02/18/2026

🎓✨ Now Accepting Scholarship Applications! ✨🎓

CCT is proud to support our high school students as they pursue their educational goals. We are excited to offer four scholarships this year:

🔷 Two - $1,500 Scholarships for students attending a 4‑year college or university

🔷 Two - $750 Scholarships for students attending a 2‑year college or trade/technical school

👉Application details and to apply online go to: https://cochranetel.com/scholarship/

We’re honored to invest in the future of our community and can’t wait to review this year’s applications. Spread the word and help us reach deserving students.

02/13/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Outstanding Service! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Amanda on 10 years with CCT!

As our dedicated Customer Service Representative, she has been a friendly, reliable, and knowledgeable voice for our members day after day. Her commitment to helping others, solving problems with patience, and making every customer feel valued has made a lasting impact on our cooperative and the community we serve.

We are incredibly grateful for the positivity, professionalism, and care she brings to our team. Her work truly reflects the cooperative spirit that keeps CCT strong.

👏 Thank you, Amanda, for a decade of exceptional service! Here’s to many more years of working together to support our members and our mission. 💙

02/06/2026

📣 Now Accepting Director Nominations! 📣

CCT is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors. One director seat is up for election this year and the current director, Carson Lentz, will be seeking re‑election. The term is five years. If you (or someone you know) is committed to supporting our cooperative’s mission, we encourage you (or encourage them) to submit a nomination. Member involvement is the heart of what keeps us strong!

📬 How to Nominate:
Contact one of the 2026 Nomination Committee Members — Linda Clark, John Frie, and Diane Bjorge. Their phone numbers are listed on your February statement, or you may contact our office for their phone numbers.

🗓️ Nomination Deadline: Bios are due March 13, 2026 at 4:30PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.

📝The Nomination Committee will then select the individuals to appear on the 2026 ballot which will go out to the membership around mid-April. This allows candidates the opportunity to campaign for the seat.

💬 Learn More: Join our open forum on March 4th at 6PM at the CCT Office located at 103 W 5th Street, Cochrane, WI. You may also contact CEO Shawn Squires at 608.248.2323.

01/27/2026

Live give away to kick off 2026!

01/27/2026

🤝 Thank You Cochrane Cooperative Telephone for your continued support of rural EMS in the communities you serve! CCT delivers cutting edge technology and exceptional customer service to their customers with high-speed internet and reliable phone service. Donations like this help to fund the purchase of advanced medical equipment, using technology to improve patient care and outcomes. Please do us a favor and click on Cochrane Cooperative Telephone Company and give their FB page a FOLLOW, as they continue to make a difference in improving our communities! 🚑

(WBCAS EMS providers Hayley and Kayla pictured with CCT CEO Shawn Squires)

01/15/2026

The Alma Fire Department would like to thank CCT for their generous donation. The donation, and their continued support are greatly appreciated.

01/06/2026

🎄❤️ Thank you, CCT community! ❤️🎄
Through your donations with our company match of $2,500, we’re proud to share that together we raised $6,237.00 for the Buffalo County Food Pantry! This generosity will go a long way in helping families in our area, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support from our community. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this a success.

It was an honor to present the check moments ago and to learn the CCT's Community Food Tree has been the Food Pantry's largest donation for each of past few years. 🌟

01/05/2026

🎓 Exciting Opportunity Alert for Wisconsin High School Seniors! 🎓

We’re proud to announce that CCT is a sponsor of the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation Scholarships, offering generous awards to help students reach their educational dreams!

✅ 2026 Scholarship Details:
👉Up to 20 awards of $1,500 each
👉5 awards of $750 for students attending technical colleges
👉Open to Wisconsin high school seniors endorsed by a local exchange telephone company

📅 How to Apply:
Visit: https://wsta.info/scholarships

📣 Spread the word, and good luck! We can’t wait to support the next generation of innovators and leaders. Information has also been shared with the local school districts to share with students. 😊

AT&T, Brightspeed (formerly CenturyLink), Frontier, and Verizon do not participate in the WSTF program and are NOT eligible for this scholarship. 

01/02/2026

🎉 Gift Card Giveaway!🎉
We’re starting the year with a little extra spark — and one lucky winner is getting a $200 Amazon gift card plus $2.60 cash for a total of $202.60 to start the year off. Please be sure to share this post with other CCT members! Check out the picture for details to enter!