WIA Blog

IWCE Preview: The Importance of In-Building Connectivity for Public Safety

From: Kristen Beckman / February 28, 2019 / Topics: DAS, HetNet, Small Cells, Wireless Infrastructure

Fire codes have been a major driver behind in-building wireless deployments in new building construction for the past … [Read more...]

Boingo for Multifamily Gives Property Owners a Competitive Edge

From: Kristen Beckman / February 20, 2019 / Topics: 5G, Consumers, DAS, HetNet, Wireless Infrastructure

Internet connectivity is often described as the fourth utility, recently joining water, gas and electricity as a … [Read more...]

Senate Discusses 5G Deployment

February 7, 2019 / Topics: 5G

Advancing Policies to Accelerate Deployment of 5G On February 6, the Senate Commerce Committee held a … [Read more...]

Broken Record: Wireless Carriers Prepare for New Highs in Network Usage at Super Bowl, Again

From: Kristen Beckman / January 30, 2019 / Topics: 5G, Consumers, DAS, HetNet, Innovation, Small Cells, Wireless Infrastructure

Each year, the nation’s wireless service providers anticipate and prepare for record-breaking wireless usage during the … [Read more...]

Ready for Kickoff? T-Mobile Explains how Pre-Game Network Investments Bring Unparalleled Connectivity to Super Bowl Cities

January 29, 2019 / Topics: 5G, Consumers, DAS, HetNet, Small Cells, Wireless Infrastructure

By Linh Nguyen, Senior Manager - National Development Strategy, T-Mobile Super Bowl 2019 is just around the … [Read more...]

Are You Super Bowl Ready? Avoid a Fan DASaster at the Big Game

From: Kristen Beckman / January 23, 2019 / Topics: Consumers, DAS, HetNet, Small Cells, Wireless Infrastructure

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest single-day sporting events in the world. The NFL’s championship game not only draws … [Read more...]

CES Roundup: 5G Takes Center Stage

From: Kristen Beckman / January 17, 2019 / Topics: 5G, DAS, HetNet, Small Cells, Wireless Infrastructure

The world of technology converged in Las Vegas last week as everything from gigantic 219-inch televisions to connected … [Read more...]

Sitetracker: Progress Made in 2018 Sets Stage for 5G in 2019 and Beyond

From: Kristen Beckman / January 16, 2019 / Topics: 5G, Small Cells, Wireless Infrastructure

2018 was an important year for the wireless industry, with progress in fiber, small cells and standards development … [Read more...]

2018 Policy Year in Review

From: Kristen Beckman / January 9, 2019 / Topics: 5G, Capitol Hill, FCC, Small Cells, State & Local, Telecommunications Policy, Wireless Infrastructure

WIA’s government affairs team was busy in Washington and throughout the states during 2018 advocating for thoughtful and … [Read more...]

State Wireless Associations Spread Holiday Cheer with Charity Donations at Social Events

From: Kristen Beckman / December 21, 2018 / Topics: State & Local

State wireless associations across the country celebrated the holiday season during the past months by gathering for … [Read more...]