Jul 14, 2021 How the wireless infrastructure industry is preparing for 5G workforce needs By Kristen Beckman 5G will change jobs. Not only will the technology create thousands of jobs to build out the networks that will support 5G, but applications enabled by 5G will also change millions WIA Blog
May 21, 2021 Closing the Gap on the Digital DivideBy Tracy Ford The digital divide has been a problem in the United States for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for connectivity for telehealth, working remotely and being schooled at WIA Blog
Apr 7, 2021 Smart Cities Caucus focuses on mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforceBy Tracy Ford The 117th Congressional Smart Cities Caucus is built on the four pillars of mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforce, noted Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), co-chair of the caucus that kicked off WIA Blog
Feb 10, 2021 Wireless Industry Delivers Victory to Tampa Bay Residents Despite Scaled-Back Super Bowl Each year we look forward to seeing wireless data usage shatter previous records during the Super Bowl in early February. Thanks to COVID-19 and limited in-person attendance for events and WIA Blog
Dec 16, 2020 WIA Year in Review: Policy Wins and Workforce Achievements Highlight Year of Perseverance There are many words that could be used to describe 2020. ‘Unprecedented’ rises to the top of any list of descriptors applied to a year that included a global pandemic WIA Blog
Dec 9, 2020 New WIA CTO Dr. Rikin Thakker Brings Technology Expertise to Workforce Development Efforts It’s an exciting time to be part of the wireless infrastructure industry as new spectrum comes to market, new technologies change the way we live and work, and connectivity takes WIA Blog