Nov 4, 2021 4 factors that could impact investments in wireless infrastructureBy Kristen Beckman Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai described the current federal support for infrastructure builds as ‘unprecedented,’ during a panel at Connect (X) in Orlando. The massive infrastructure bill awaiting Events, WIA Blog
Oct 15, 2021 Governor Newsom Signs Two Telecommunications Bills After a busy legislative session in California, the Governor has signed into law two measures that will help wireless deployments. WIA worked closely with an industry coalition on both of WIA Blog
Jul 21, 2021 Meet Scott Thompson: Battling for the Wireless Infrastructure Industry in Cities and in CourtsBy Kristen Beckman Making a major career move in the middle of a global pandemic is not for the faint of heart. But that’s exactly what telecom attorney Scott Thompson decided to do WIA Blog
Jul 12, 2021 Flexibility needed to fund infrastructure bills, Adelstein testifiesBy Tracy Ford Congress should give itself flexibility to bring broadband services to more people, much like then-Vice President Joe Biden told the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to give itself “freaking flexibility” in its 2009 plan to bring 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 21, 2021 WIA CEO Adelstein Urges Congress to Ensure Broadband Legislation is Technology Neutral Congress and the Biden administration are currently deliberating on an historic and comprehensive infrastructure plan that could invest an unprecedented $100 billion in broadband deployment. WIA and its members share WIA Blog