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Nov 4, 2021

4 factors that could impact investments in wireless infrastructure

By 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

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Jul 21, 2021

Meet Scott Thompson: Battling for the Wireless Infrastructure Industry in Cities and in Courts

By 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

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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

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Jul 12, 2021

Flexibility needed to fund infrastructure bills, Adelstein testifies

By 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

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May 21, 2021

Closing the Gap on the Digital Divide

By 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

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May 19, 2021

WIA celebrates the innovations and inventors that drive the wireless industry

By Kristen Beckman

The wireless industry, by its nature, is characterized by innovation and a spirit of outside-the-box thinking that has revolutionized the way people live, work and play. The industry is full

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Latest News

  • AT&T, DigitalBridge, and Verizon to Take the Stage at Connect (X) Digital Infrastructure Event
    Conference & Expo will explore AI’s impact on digital infrastructure ecosystem and investments, connecting people
  • New Economic Analysis Warns: EchoStar/DISH Defaults Will Trigger Billions in Losses, Potential for Higher Wireless Prices, and Slowdowns in U.S. Infrastructure Buildout
    A $9 billion blow to U.S. tower infrastructure could raise wireless costs for millions of

Latest Blog Posts

  • Why spectrum is instrumental for the success of AI
    Wireless infrastructure and the spectrum it uses are critical to the successful growth of AI. The conversation around AI often overlooks a key foundational layer of the AI stack – the wireless connectivity layer. In this blog, explore why spectrum is so critical the future of AI and learn how wireless infrastructure is AI infrastructure.
  • International Women’s Day: A Personal Reflection from WWLF President Victoria Weidenthaler
    As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, I’m reminded
  • The Great Indoor Disconnect: Bridging the Gap Between Mobility, AI Innovation and Buildings 
    By Shane McClelland, VP Strategy and Business Development, Head of Emerging

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