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WIA Member Minute
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Dear Members: I hope this Member Minute finds you safe and healthy. Remember that WIA is here to serve you. WIA staff remains safely working and available. In this period of much uncertainty, one thing remains certain: mobile connectivity is more important now than ever. Thank you for your commitment to building and supporting our nation’s essential wireless infrastructure and for keeping health care providers, public safety, businesses, and loved ones closely connected, despite distance. Please reach out with any questions, concerns, challenges, or comments. I look forward to staying connected with you.
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COVID-19 Resource Center
WIA has developed a COVID-19 resource center with information, guidelines, and links to primary sources to help our members make business decisions and keep employees and clients safe.
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WIA Cancels 2020 Connect (X); Announces Connect (X): All Access as Global, Virtual Series
WIA has cancelled its annual conference, the Connectivity Expo, or Connect (X), scheduled for May 18-21 in Miami Beach, and in its place, will offer Connect (X): All Access, a free global virtual conference featuring the best of the in-person event, debuting on May 19.
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ICYMI: WIA Webinar on Federal Actions Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic
WIA CEO Jonathan Adelstein, WIA’s Government Affairs team, and tax expert Lawrence Willcox of Capitol Tax Partners discuss the several economic recovery plans, including a $2 trillion stimulus that recently passed Congress and was signed by the President. They’ll detail the provisions that will help small businesses, provide assistance to companies in the wireless industry, and more. To listen to the recorded webinar, click the button below to register and we will send you a link to the recording.
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WIA Applauds DHS Action for Access to Critical Infrastructure
WIA thanked the Department of Homeland Security for expeditiously providing the Declaration of National Emergency Access Letter so that wireless technicians can access essential communications facilities…
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What to Know About the CARES Act
On March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. About $2 trillion would be provided to individuals, businesses, and states in response to coronavirus. See what the measure includes.
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TEC is Ready to Train Your 5G Workforce
TEC is a dynamic learning platform designed to equip the workforce with emerging skills needed for 5G jobs. With social distancing occurring all over the globe, limit disruptions to work and life balances by keeping your teams on track with industry-supported digital learning. TEC is ready to train your 5G workforce with eLearning courses and live instructor-led training. WIA members receive a 15% discount. E-learning Courses: Available now.
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Live training: Choose from a variety of courses for a live, instructor-led virtual training for your entire team. Send an email to tec@wia.org to learn more and to schedule a training today.
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CBRS Spectrum Opportunity Spurs Innovation, New Use Cases
WIA’s Innovation & Technology Council published a new report: “The CBRS Opportunity: New Spectrum, Stakeholders, Networks and Devices.” The paper highlights the benefits, impact, and opportunities for commercial-use shared spectrum of Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) for existing and new networks.
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Important Update on Frequency Coordination Services
WIA will soon transition to a new frequency coordination system. The new solution leverages technology based on the latest standards for security and performance. It will also provide a more user-friendly interface for clients to enter applications. No action is required at this time. Stay tuned for updates. |
Welcome, New Members
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Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers. The company enables the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making its customers successful in a fully connected world. |
Connected Devices LLC is focused on the architecture and deployment of resilient industrial/commercial/campus networks utilizing 5G wireless equipment and spectrum that has been allocated specifically to support these applications. The company provides complete solutions and management of networks so that users can focus on applications rather than infrastructure. |
Gatec Inc. is a Puerto Rico-based communications and electrical services company that delivers results in the tower construction, tower maintenance, fiber optics and telecom education competencies. The company’s vision is to be the leading telecom and infrastructure construction service provider in the Puerto Rico area. |
membership@wia.org Our Mission: To drive growth and innovation in mobile connectivity through responsible deployment of wireless infrastructure
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