Aug 30, 2023 Maximizing Participation is the True Model for Planning BEAD ProjectsBy Mike Saperstein The road to universal American broadband connectivity is a long one rife with uncertainties. Will each state’s share of the BEAD program, a historic $42 billion Congressional investment in broadband, be sufficient to cover the costs of connecting the unconnected? Will service providers show up and offer to provide service to every last mile? Which blend of technologies Latest News, WIA Blog
Nov 13, 2025 Powering the AI Era: How U.S. Leadership in Wireless Infrastructure Will Shape Global Innovation By Kristen Beckman, Director, Editorial & Member Engagement As artificial intelligence transforms industries and economies, one truth has become undeniable: wireless infrastructure is AI infrastructure. The connection between wireless infrastructure and AI is foundational — without strong, low-latency networks, AI innovations cannot scale. At a recent Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) panel in Washington, D.C., industry Latest News, News, WIA Blog
Nov 12, 2025 The Race for Mid-Band Spectrum: Why Speed and Scale Matter for America’s Wireless Future By Iain Gillott, Vice President of Innovation & Technology, WIA Even better than Stella getting her groove back, the FCC got its spectrum auction authority back thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). And with it, an obligation to auction at least 800 MHz of spectrum within eight years, with a minimum of Latest News, WIA Blog
Nov 10, 2025 Honoring Veterans 2025 As the nation recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans throughout history and today, WIA salutes all of the veterans working hard to keep our communities connected and is proud to support them. We asked veterans working at our member companies to reflect upon their service and what they learned during their time in Latest News, Members in the News, WIA Blog
Nov 7, 2025 Telecom Has Always Been Cool Reframing an industry that quietly powers AI, innovation, and tomorrow’s careers By Tessa Doets, Manager of Training and Education When I tell people I work in telecom, I can usually predict what comes next: their eyes glaze over. There’s a polite nod, maybe a quick “Oh, interesting!”, and then the conversation moves on. They’re not being rude; Latest News, WIA Blog
Nov 6, 2025 WIA Letter of Support for National Mall Telecommunications Infrastructure Concept Plan Federal Filings
Nov 6, 2025 Future Cell Site Evolution and Infrastructure Needs By Tony Sabatino, Chief Technology Officer, Diamond Communications Note: This blog was produced under WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council (ITC). The ITC is the forum for forecasting the future of the wireless industry. Participants explore developments in the wider wireless industry, from 5G network monetization trends and streamlining infrastructure deployment to future spectrum needs and Latest News, WIA Blog