Founded in 1951, SkyLine Membership Corporation is a local, member-owned company that offers telecommunication services to rural residents. It is one of the leading telephone companies in North Carolina. The company has more than 10 exchange networks and over 35,000 access lines. SkyLine Membership Corporation offers caller identification, voice mail and broadband Internet services. It offers long-distance and prepaid calling cards. The company s broadband Internet access provides downloading of music and graphics. It provides call traces, caller identification blocking, multiple listings and directory assistance services. SkyLine Membership Corporation offers anonymous call rejection, remote access, call waiting, distinctive ringing and repeated dialing services. The company additionally offers member benefits, technical support and a variety of payment options. It sponsors various community outreach and youth-related programs. SkyLine Membership Corporation maintains one of its locations in Banner Elk, N.C.