WIA Press Releases

“WIA congratulates Rep. McMorris Rodgers on her elevation to Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. She has been a strong advocate for ubiquitous broadband deployment and for American leadership in 5G.  Ranking Member McMorris Rodgers understands the

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) issued a proclamation in support of the Department of Labor’s (DoL) National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 8-14, 2020, for developing the nation’s skilled wireless workforce.  “WIA recognizes the urgent need to prepare the highly skilled

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) applauds the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision today to promote wireless infrastructure deployment, especially for public safety and 5G upgrades.   “This decision is key to expediting wireless infrastructure

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) praises the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to distribute up to $9 billion in connectivity funds to rural America through the Universal Service Fund.   “This decision will be another step

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced today that Brad Baumann, Vice President, Wireless Solutions for Gabe’s Construction Co., Inc., has joined the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) Advisory Board. He has 37 years

Arlington, VA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr today visited a cell tower owned by WIA member Community Wireless Structures (CWS). The visit demonstrated how streamlining the rules for compound expansion is needed to expedite wireless infrastructure deployment, especially for public safety and 5G.  “Clearly, we need to expedite