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Your Wireless Connection
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WIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) convened industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts for a high-level discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure. The event explored AI’s accelerating impact on network demand, design, and operations—from self-optimizing, low-latency networks to new spectrum and power challenges shaping the path to 6G. Speakers from Verizon, Crown Castle, the FCC, Qualcomm, and others emphasized that the AI revolution is inseparable from wireless innovation and called for forward-looking infrastructure policy, workforce development, and U.S. leadership in the global race for next-generation connectivity. Read More
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WIA – As experts and consumers begin to speculate about “space-based cell service,” a natural question arises: will this reduce the need for traditional, ground-based infrastructure like cell towers? The short answer is no—while space may be the “final frontier” it is unlikely to be the final evolution of mobile wireless networks. Read More
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RCR Wireless News – T-Mobile US launched Edge Control this week, a hybrid private 5G-Advanced service for enterprises, promising “private network-like performance minus the overhead, leveraging T-Mobile US’ nationwide 5G-Advanced network to deliver enterprise-grade performance at lower cost and complexity. Read More
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Crown Castle – Crown Castle leadership said the company is focused on maximizing organic growth while enhancing profitability as a standalone tower company by investing in systems to improve the quality and accessibility of asset information, streamlining processes to enhance operational flexibility and driving efficiencies across the business. Read More
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RCR Wireless News – AT&T reported steady third-quarter results, underscoring the company’s progress in broadband and mobility while preparing for major infrastructure investments in fiber and spectrum to support its long-term network strategy. Read More
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Verta – Verta acquired Arcadia Towers, including its expert development team, portfolio of 25 existing towers, hundreds of strategic controlled properties, and a deep pipeline of new sites under development. Read More
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Inside Towers – GTC Towers acquired 24 towers from Michigan-based broadcaster Saga Communications in a $10.7 million deal. GTC Towers said it is expanding its footprint to support growing demand for wireless networks, AI, and cloud services. Read More
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Light Reading – Access to spectrum and capacity is expected to dog the fixed wireless access (FWA) market in the years to come as data demands continue to rise. But analysts are starting to take a closer look at the technology’s total addressable market as more fixed wireless competitors enter individual markets. Read More
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Fierce Network – Forecasts for many job markets in the era of AI are cloudy with a chance of pink slips, but what about for electricians, technicians and builders? Many reports contend that hands-on work like the trades and construction will be among the most durable in the face of automation and market disruption. Read More
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ICYMI
Innovation & Technology Council
In-Building Forum
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Upcoming Events
State Wireless Association Events
| | | • | Pennsylvania Wireless Association West Clay Shoot, October 30, Champion, Pennsylvania | | • | 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 | | |
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