The 20 Best Telecommunications Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best telecommunications companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Telecommunications companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best telecommunications companies to work for
1. Pink Callers
4.5 stars
Pink Callers is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Middleburg, VA area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (5.0 stars) and ability to telecommute (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pink Callers:
"The people at Pink Callers are without fail helpful and welcoming; treating the newer members of the company with the same respect and attention as they do those who have been t..."
2. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Stockholm, Sweden area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"The company I work for invests in people and develops the knowledge of the employees as well as keeping an equal environment within the work place."
3. Ruby Receptionists
3.9 stars
Ruby Receptionists is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Beaverton, OR area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ruby Receptionists:
"It may sound too good to be true... but it isn't. It's Ruby Receptionists. They really ARE THAT GOOD."
4. Viasat
3.8 stars
Viasat is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.5 stars).
5. TDS Telecommunications Corp.
3.6 stars
TDS Telecommunications Corp. is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Madison, WI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and salary satisfaction (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TDS Telecommunications Corp.:
"Love working here! I see just as many female faces as male, and the CIO is a woman. In addition, they participate in diversity initiatives outside the company in Madison. An awe..."
6. GCI General Communication, Inc
3.6 stars
GCI General Communication, Inc is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GCI General Communication, Inc:
"GCI is an equal opportunity employer, but does not offer real solutions to family struggles. For expample daycare, part time opportunities, or scheduling flexibility. If these a..."
7. Nextiva
3.6 stars
Nextiva is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Scottsdale, AZ area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
8. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Bellevue, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for T-Mobile:
"Management was a little inconsistent and there was a lot of turnover but my co-workers were amazing and we helped each immensely. Made lifetime friends in this company"
9. Verizon Wireless
3.3 stars
Verizon Wireless is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Basking Ridge, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon Wireless:
"I really did enjoy working for the company. There were many things that they did on a random basis that just made it that much more enjoyable to be there. There's still work to ..."
10. Crown Castle
3.2 stars
Crown Castle is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Canonsburg, PA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Crown Castle:
"Crown Castle is truly an employee-centric company. I’ve worked for four major corporations in my career and this is by far the best culture. Of course CCI isn’t perfect and does..."
11. Level 3 Communications
3.2 stars
Level 3 Communications is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Broomfield, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and flexible work hours (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Level 3 Communications:
"I have enjoyed working for Level 3 Communications and have extended my knowledge thru several types of training that was offered, including on the job training and peers. The c..."
12. CaptionCall
3.2 stars
CaptionCall is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Salt Lake City, UT area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CaptionCall:
"CaptionCall is a great company to work for. I work at the Tucson location, but there are many throughout the southwestern states and they all seem the same. Friendly atmosphere,..."
13. WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone
3.0 stars
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Englewood, CO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone:
"Great place to work...if you're in with the GM..."
14. Commonwealth Of Ky
2.9 stars
Commonwealth Of Ky is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Berea, KY area, that employs 2 to 10 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
15. Cablevision
2.9 stars
Cablevision is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Bethpage, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cablevision:
"Awesome environment, great place to work"
16. AT&T
2.9 stars
AT&T is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Dallas, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars) and management opportunities (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AT&T:
"AT&T is super empowering when it comes to women being promoted just as often as the men are and the women of the company are paid just as much as the men as well. The main area ..."
17. DIRECTV
2.9 stars
DIRECTV is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Castle Rock, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for DIRECTV:
"It's good enough that it's not discriminatory towards one specific group of people. "
18. Sprint
2.8 stars
Sprint is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Overland Park, KS area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sprint:
"Sprint is more female-friendly than almost all of my jobs. "
19. American Tower
2.8 stars
American Tower is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Tower:
"I see a lot of female managers within the organization who are both qualified and respected, and have never felt as though I am given special treatment or treated negatively bec..."
20. West Corporation
2.8 stars
West Corporation is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for West Corporation:
"West has been a great place to kick board my career. They have their faults just like any company, but the leadership teams especially in their healthcare vertical have been wo..."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.