TELECOOP was initially organized as an informal group on June 12, 2019, to support Barangay-based micro ICT service providers with technical and legal issues in several regions of the Philippines. Recognizing the high demand for telecommunications services in underserved areas, TELECOOP aims to enhance community development, economic growth, and education. It became the first registered telecommunications service cooperative in the Philippines in 2021, officially named Telecommunications Service Cooperative (Telecoop), and is leading projects to benefit its members and their communities.
“To connect the unconnected communities and empower members to improve the quality of their lives.”
TELECOOP's mission is to connect the unconnected communities to ensure digital equity by sharing tools and expertise to achieve sustainable development and improve the quality of their lives.
"To bridge the inequality of access to information, education and economic opportunity by expanding Dependable, Affordable, Relevance and Quality ICT solutions to the countryside through Cooperatives way"
Our telecommunications service is reliable, affordable, and tailored to local needs. We use the latest technologies and practices, ensuring high quality while operating under a cooperative model where services are member-owned and governed.
Providing, in the best possible conditions, the financial advice and services that members need.
Contributing to the cooperative, economic and financial education of members that is to provide them with a way to achieve independence.
Promoting and supporting community development.
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On August 4, 1969, rural electrification in the Philippines began under President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., who declared national electrification a priority. He established Electric Cooperatives to provide reliable, low-cost electricity, emphasizing the non-profit nature of these cooperatives. The US government supported this initiative with a $3.5 million loan, which helped launch the successful rural electrification program on a national scale. TELECOOP draws a parallel, believing that the development of Telecommunications Cooperatives can similarly address technological infrastructure barriers across the country.