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Feb 13, 2026

Why the Mobile Industry is asking for Big, Contiguous Spectrum Blocks 

By Iain Gillott

While the mobile industry has always requested more spectrum from the FCC, the recent ask has been for big, clean, contiguous blocks, sometimes as large as 200 or even 400 MHz.  But given that

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Feb 5, 2026

From Santa Clara to the Alps: Event-Worthy Wireless Networks

By Kristen Beckman

As fans flood California’s Bay Area and Levi’s Stadium this week for Super Bowl LX, their eyes will be on the field, but the real marvel is happening behind the

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Jan 14, 2026

2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus: What Industry Leaders See Ahead

By Kristen Beckman

To take stock of a year of rapid change and look ahead to what’s coming next, we polled experts across our member companies on the most significant developments of 2025

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Jan 9, 2026

EchoStar Attempts to Use License Transfers to Avoid Obligations

What happened?EchoStar has decided to sell its spectrum for a hefty profit, but the entire wireless ecosystem could pay the price. The company is attempting to use license transfers to

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Dec 22, 2025

WIA Statement on Presidential Memorandum on Winning the 6G Race

ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) released a statement on President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum on Winning the 6G Race. The following statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley,

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Dec 18, 2025

Reflecting on 2025: Advancing Connectivity Nationwide

By Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA As we reflect on 2025, on behalf of the incredible industry that WIA has the privilege to represent, I am proud to share

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Latest News

  • AT&T, DigitalBridge, and Verizon to Take the Stage at Connect (X) Digital Infrastructure Event
    Conference & Expo will explore AI’s impact on digital infrastructure ecosystem and investments, connecting people
  • New Economic Analysis Warns: EchoStar/DISH Defaults Will Trigger Billions in Losses, Potential for Higher Wireless Prices, and Slowdowns in U.S. Infrastructure Buildout
    A $9 billion blow to U.S. tower infrastructure could raise wireless costs for millions of

Latest Blog Posts

  • Why spectrum is instrumental for the success of AI
    Wireless infrastructure and the spectrum it uses are critical to the successful growth of AI. The conversation around AI often overlooks a key foundational layer of the AI stack – the wireless connectivity layer. In this blog, explore why spectrum is so critical the future of AI and learn how wireless infrastructure is AI infrastructure.
  • International Women’s Day: A Personal Reflection from WWLF President Victoria Weidenthaler
    As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, I’m reminded
  • The Great Indoor Disconnect: Bridging the Gap Between Mobility, AI Innovation and Buildings 
    By Shane McClelland, VP Strategy and Business Development, Head of Emerging

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