Aug 30, 2023 Maximizing Participation is the True Model for Planning BEAD ProjectsBy Mike Saperstein The road to universal American broadband connectivity is a long one rife with uncertainties. Will each state’s share of the BEAD program, a historic $42 billion Congressional investment in broadband, be sufficient to cover the costs of connecting the unconnected? Will service providers show up and offer to provide service to every last mile? Which blend of technologies Latest News, WIA Blog
Mar 12, 2026 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. ITC, Latest News, WIA Blog
Mar 12, 2026 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 and spaces, and navigating policy and regulatory landscape ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2026 – Today, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced its distinguished keynote speakers for Connect (X) 2026 — the only business technology event in North America uniting the News
Mar 11, 2026 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 Americans and jeopardize Chairman Carr’s Build America agenda ARLINGTON, VA — A new economic impact study warns that EchoStar/DISH’s decision to unilaterally walk away from its long‑term tower lease obligations could trigger severe financial harm across the U.S. wireless ecosystem, Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Mar 6, 2026 International Women’s Day: A Personal Reflection from WWLF President Victoria Weidenthaler As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, I’m reminded of how powerful our community of women in wireless truly is. In my roles as Corporate Counsel II and President of the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum, I’m fortunate to see firsthand the resilience, brilliance, and leadership that women bring to every corner of the telecom Latest News, WIA Blog
Mar 4, 2026 WIA EVP & COO Tim House Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Employer-Led AI Workforce Training WIA EVP & COO Tim House delivers an opening statement to the House Education and Workforce’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development at a hearing entitled “Building an AI Ready America: Strengthening Employer Lead Training.” The message was clear: AI workforce training must be employer‑led. Competency‑based Registered Apprenticeships deliver real skills, faster pathways to Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 25, 2026 Inorsa’s AI platform Accelerates Harmoni Towers’ Document Readiness for Telecom Site Decisions AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harmoni Towers, one of the fastest growing tower developers in the United States, has taken a proactive approach to strengthening document accuracy, visibility, and speed across its expanding portfolio. As its footprint grew beyond 2,000 sites, Harmoni focused on ensuring teams could act on trusted information quickly and confidently. Rapid Members in the News