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As the year comes to a close, WIA would like to wish our members and fellow professionals in the wireless industry a safe and happy holiday season. Once again, our industry has persevered during the past 12 months and as we look forward with hope for the new year, we also reflect on the milestones and industry achievements of 2021. This week, we bring you part one of a look back at the top WIA content from the past year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 6. All the best to you from WIA!
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In March, WIA celebrated the women of the wireless infrastructure industry as part of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. WIA asked women at member companies to reflect on their most memorable achievement during their career in the wireless infrastructure industry. Read More
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The arrival of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology being deployed by mobile operators ultimately will lead to innovation as the equipment supplier ecosystem expands. While greenfield operators are deploying the solutions today, private networks could use the solution going forward. Read More
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In June, WIA announced Jeffrey Stoops, President and Chief Executive Officer of SBA, was elected to serve as chairman of WIA’s board of directors. A new slate of officers was also elected, including Alex Gellman, Jay A. Brown, and Steven O. Vondran. Tom Kane, CEO of NB&C, was elected as a director. Read more
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With its roots in the railroad industry, tower developer Parallel Infrastructure has taken a circuitous path to its current role as a trusted infrastructure partner. During the past 7 years, industry veteran Yannis Macheras has been at the helm, guiding the company to success through ownership transitions and an ever-changing wireless market. Read More
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Everybody has a G in the wireless industry — the generation in which they came in and began helping build or expand the foundation of the wireless industry. WIA asked industry veterans to share their stories from the birth and growth of the wireless infrastructure industry and their predictions for what the next G will bring. Read More
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As the nation paused in November to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans throughout history and today, WIA asked veterans working at our member companies to reflect upon their service and what they learned during their time in the military that prepared them for their eventual career path. Read More
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WIA member Helicore’s patented Helical Anchor Foundation System minimizes disruptions in the right of way for 4G and 5G small-cell deployments by shortening project timelines from multiple weeks to less than 2 days by taking concrete out of the mix. Read More
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Led by CEO Jennifer Alvarez, WIA member Aurora Insight is a multidomain land, air and space company focused on providing data of value to service providers and tower companies that need to understand how their infrastructure is being used within the RF environment. Read More
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The Department of Defense is leading a $600 million effort to architect and deploy the largest 5G wireless initiative to test how the military can use 5G technology for its own purposes as well as a broader effort to lead the world in 5G. Read More
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WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein urged Congress to adopt a flexible approach that included fixed and mobile wireless as well as fiber in the American Jobs Act, which provides substantial funding for broadband projects. Read More
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Upcoming Events
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