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WIA Innovation & Technology Council – By Shane McClelland, Head of Account Solutions, Ericsson – Traditionally, most mobile subscribers consume more data than they create and upload. The applications we all rely on, like streaming video and music, browsing the web, downloading apps, and consuming rich content on social media all require significant downlink capacity. In contrast, mobile subscriber uplink activities like social media posts, sending text messages or e-mails have historically required less bandwidth. But, user behavior is changing. Read More
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Data Center Dynamics – American Tower outlined growth opportunities around 5G mid-band deployment as the tower company reports strong Q1 figures. The company reported revenue gains of two percent for the first quarter of this year, posting $2.56 billion for the period. Read More
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Inside Towers – SBA CEO Brendan Cavanagh said the company had a positive start to 2025 with carrier activity, including leasing and services volume, growing during the first quarter. It also saw U.S. leasing and services application backlogs increase from year end. Read More
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Fierce Network – Both T-Mobile and Verizon are now on the 5G SA slicing path. T-Mobile announced a 5G slice for Disney Studios StudioLAB and Verizon launched its nationwide first responder slice in April. Read More
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Light Reading – Cell tower owners are now watching the fixed wireless access (FWA) sector as a major driver for their business. It’s not entirely clear how that trend will play out in network operator economics. Read More
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Connect (X) – Join Connect (X) sponsor ADB in Chicago from May 12th –14th to explore how ADB is helping to power the networks of tomorrow with safe, scalable, and fully integrated utility and technology infrastructure solutions. Read More
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Wireless Estimator – The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association released a video discussing the value of apprenticeships in the communications infrastructure industry as part of National Apprenticeship Day. Read More
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News 12 Connecticut – The project with AT&T provides five new macro and 29 small cell site towers, including FirstNet fast service for first responders and public safety. Read More
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WTTV CBS4Indy – The growing height of a landfill in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is degrading the microwave radio path between two towers. A fix is in the works. Read More
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Innovation & Technology Council
In-Building Forum
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Upcoming Events
State Wireless Association Events
| | | • | California Wireless Association NorCal Golf Tournament, May 22, Napa, CA | | • | New York State Wireless Association Golf Tournament, May 22, Altamont, NY | | • | Carolinas Wireless Association Golf & Learn, June 10, Charlotte | | • | New Jersey Wireless Association Annual Golf Outing, June 10, Monroe Township, N.J. | | |
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