December 30, 2020 | Brought to you by WIA | Preview in Browser About Resources Connect (X) Welcome to WIA’s new weekly newsletter, The Network Edge, designed to inform the entire wireless infrastructure ecosystem about industry news, thought leadership and other happenings through a variety of articles, blogs and other content! 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. Although the past 12 months have been challenging, our industry has persevered and as we look forward with hope for the new year, we also reflect on the milestones and industry achievements of 2020. This week, we bring you the second part of the most accessed articles over the course of the past year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 7. All the best to you from WIA! 11. CBRS could help close urban and rural coverage gaps WIA – Commercial deployments of Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) networks are ramping up, and the technology is set to get an additional boost this month when the FCC auctions off Priority Access Licenses (PAL). Read More 12. 5G workforce training gains momentum in White House, Congress WIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today applauded the unprecedented focus that government agencies, Congress, and the White House have placed on training the 5G workforce. Read More 13. Focus on design eases permitting process in California markets WIA – Attention to detail can be the difference between an efficient permitting process and a deployment that stalls out during the approval process. Read More 14. WIA applauds White House for focus on training, education for 5G jobs WIA – Following the State of the Union, the White House issued a statement highlighting President Trump’s plan to provide jobs, education, and training for “cutting-edge” areas like 5G. Read More Sponsored Content TWR is excited to announce the release of the newest LED edition – LONESTAR   TWR is your One Source Solution for all of your Obstruction Lighting and Monitoring Needs   TWR Lighting offers the necessary hardware and software for comprehensive site monitoring solutions   24/7 secure and confidential monitoring services right from our Houston location. Hotline: 1-800-769-8724   We offer Tower Lighting Solutions for the Wind, Telecom, Broadcast and Utility Industries 15. WIA members respond to pandemic WIA – When the COVID-19 crisis emerged  this year and then quickly escalated into a pandemic that changed everyone’s lives seemingly overnight, the wireless infrastructure industry was in a unique position to have an immediate impact.  Read More 16. A look into 6 use cases for CBRS ICT Solutions & Education – The FCC’s vision of making spectrum available on a shared basis is now a commercial reality. The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band includes 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band.  Read More Sponsored Content Breaking new ground. Again.View your sites remotely with Site360. Tour your sites in highly accurate, 360-degree detail, with crystal-clear, HD images from anywhere – even when you’re working from home. And turn data into real deliverables: CDs, mount analysis, BOMs and more. Schedule a demo today. Learn More 17. FCC votes to streamline 5G WIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association applauded the FCC for approving the “5G Upgrade Order” today at its Open Meeting, which streamlines wireless infrastructure.  Read More 18. The use case for CBRS in hospitality WIA – Hospitality is just one vertical market that stands poised to benefit from the new spectrum becoming available in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) block. Read More Sponsored Content 19. CBRS spectrum opportunity spurs innovation, new use cases WIA – WIA published a new report: “The CBRS Opportunity: New Spectrum, Stakeholders, Networks and Devices,” written by members of WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council.  Read More 20. On the Block: CBRS PAL licenses set for auction WIA – Expectations are high for Citizens Broadband Radio Service. The “Innovation Band” will open the doors for a variety of new and interesting applications from private LTE to IoT. Read More ICYMI WIA year in review: policy wins and workforce achievements highlight year of perseverance • Rural broadband overview 2020 update • WIA announces new certification for CBRS Certified Professional Installer Upcoming Events • Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 11-14, Virtual • South Wireless Summit, March 21-24, Nashville • Connect (X), Aug. 3-6, Boston Training & Education Center • DAS and Small Cell Training • Certified Professional Installer Certification Course   This newsletter is brought to you by the Wireless Infrastructure Association. Click here to subscribe. For information on advertising or association membership, email membership@wia.org For information on Connect (X) email Hayley.Dodds@wia.org For information on Training and Education, email Kelsey.Trundle@wia.org