The Network Edge – November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

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Behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup: How T-Mobile transformed the fan experience

By Patrick Halley, CEO, WIA – Recently, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Bethpage Black Golf Course during the Ryder Cup — one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. Thanks to T-Mobile, I got an inside look at how cutting-edge wireless technology transformed both fan experiences and tournament operations. Bethpage Black is legendary in its own right — a par-71 course that spans more than 300 acres of rolling terrain. It’s the toughest of the five courses at Bethpage State Park, and it’s massive. Connecting a venue of this size — while also supporting tens of thousands of fans, national broadcasts, and tournament operations — is no small feat. But that’s exactly what T-Mobile did. I had the honor to tour the venue with T-Mobile site development team members Jeff Holzinger and Maged Elsharkawy the day before the Ryder Cup started to see how they got it done. Read More

Verizon, SBA Sign New Long-Term Tower Deal

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/6g-status-now

https://www.hotelexecutive.com/business_review/8367/the-popularity-of-mobile-apps-underscores-connectivity-requirements

https://www.lightreading.com/5g/fcc-wants-to-auction-up-to-180mhz-via-upper-c-band-auction

Iain Gillott Joins WIA as Vice President of Technology & Innovation

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harmoni-towers-completes-landmark-620-million-wireless-tower-private-placement-financing-302603217.html

ICYMI


•	Satellite, Telecom Discussion with Tim Farrar
•	Building the networks that power AI: WIA summit charts the path to 6G leadership
•	Satellite D2D services won’t replace terrestrial networks
•	T he rising toll of infrastructure damage on America’s telecommunications networks
•	WIA CEO Patrick Halley testifies at House permitting hearing

Innovation & Technology Council


•	In-building wireless systems: Why coexistence is the winning strategy
•	New Canaan works to understand mobile coverage complexities
•	The Big Beautiful Bill: New Spectrum coming … but New Money?
•	Unbundling turnkey densification projects to save time and money
•	The importance of RAN uplink performance and its impact on wireless infrastructure
•	Artificial intelligence enabling new capabilities at wireless infrastructure companies
•	Municipal strategies to monetize 5G investments

In-Building Forum


•	WIA unveils key insights from nationwide survey on in-building wireless networks
•	The role of indoor wireless networks in key U.S. industries
•	Connecting students: Newbridge Wireless brings DAS to Sacred Heart University

Upcoming Events


•	Save the Date: Wireless Women’s Leadership Luncheon, February 17, Washington
•	C onnect (X) 2026, May 4-6, Fort Lauderdale

State Wireless Association Events


•	New Jersey Wireless Association Holiday Social & 20th Anniversary Celebration, November 19, Atlantic City, New Jersey
•	Arizona Wireless Association Holiday Party, December 4, Phoenix, Arizona
•	New York State Wireless Association Holiday Event, December 4, New York City
•	Carolinas Wireless Association Holiday Social, December 11, Raleigh, North Carolina
•	Northwest Wireless Association Holiday Social, December 11, Seattle, Washington

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