Nov 8, 2024 Honoring Veterans 2024 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 Latest News, Members in the News, WIA Blog
Nov 5, 2024 States Should Act Now on BEAD Non-Deployment Funds NTIA’s Evan Feinman, Director of the BEAD program, keynoted WIA’s BEAD 2.0 conference. Mr. Feinman highlighted that while last-mile infrastructure deployment is crucial, there’s also a significant opportunity to use BEAD non-deployment funds to address lingering connectivity-related issues for States and their residents. For example, States could use remaining funds for network reliability and resiliency (including through expanding wireless service to unserved/underserved areas), workforce development, digital literacy, telehealth, and other initiatives. Latest News, WIA Blog
Oct 29, 2024 WIA Board Member Kelly Lazuka Delivers Keynote at New York State Wireless Association Conference New York State Wireless Association’s The Evolution of the Network Conference Times Center, New York, NY October 29, 2024 Keynote Remarks: Kelly Lazuka, CEO, Fullerton and WIA Board Member Thank you Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Oct 24, 2024 WIA to Host State Broadband Leaders in South Carolina to Bring Focus to the Next Phase of the $42 Billion in Federal BEAD Funds October 24, 2024 ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) has announced that it will host a two-day conference, BEAD 2.0 Maximizing Connectivity with Non-Deployment Dollars, in Myrtle Beach, Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Oct 8, 2024 WIA Introduces New Career Pathways Tool for Broadband Careers The WIA Career Pathways tool is the first of its kind digital platform, complete with training and education requirements, expected salary, and overall demand. WIA’s Career Pathways tool allows interested job seekers to visualize a path forward in the industry in more than 90 jobs across the broadband ecosystem. Whether a job seeker is interested in designing, building, maintaining or supporting the network, from wired to wireless the Career Pathways tool has them covered. Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Sep 26, 2024 TIRAP, WIA Partner with Pennsylvania Career Center to Connect Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to Telecom Careers HARRISBURG, PA, – NuPaths is excited to announce its new partnership with the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP), powered by the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA). This collaboration will create Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases