A cooperative is a business that is owned by its members. These members get together to support and purchase the best products and services at the best possible price. They then share the benefits of the business including the profits and setting the direction for the organization.

Benefits of Membership

• COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP: By subscribing to telephone service with BCT, you become one of the owners of the company. This means that you have a voice in the direction of the Cooperative.
• VALUE OF THE COMPANY: As the Cooperative continues to grow in value each year, so does your investment. If the Cooperative sells, you will share the profit with other BCT members.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: We know the value of our customers, and we make every effort to keep them. Every time you call BCT during our business hours, a live person will answer the phone to ensure that you get the service you need. We also have local offices in your neighborhood to handle all your service needs.
• QUICK RESPONSE TIME: When you are out of service, BCT will have you up and running again with our 24/7 emergency repair line.
• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Paying your monthly bill with BCT supports the community where you work and live. Every year, BCT donates over $35,000 to the community which supports local schools, clubs, scholarships and assistance programs.
• THE PROFITS ARE YOURS: As a member you receive a share in the profits. You receive these profits through capital credits.
  • Capital Credits are essentially the profits that will be returned to the members once the Board of Directors has determined that it is economically feasible for the organization to do so.