Jun 11, 2019 WIA Applauds Reps. Matsui, Guthrie on 5G Workforce Training and Apprenticeship Push June 11, 2019 Arlington, Va. – Earlier today, Reps. Doris Matsui and Brett Guthrie, co-chairs of the Congressional Spectrum Caucus, sent a letter to Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta emphasizing the need for a trained 5G workforce to ensure U.S. leadership in the deployment of next-generation wireless services. “I applaud the leadership and vision of Reps. News, WIA Press Releases
Jun 6, 2019 Paul Roberts Elected as TIRAP Chairperson; New Slate of Officers Elected to TIRAP Executive Board June 6, 2019 Contact: Amy-Gabrielle Bartolac, Public Affairs Manager 703-621-0527 Amy-Gabrielle.Bartolac@wia.org ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce Paul Roberts, Vice President, Compliance, American Tower Corporation, was elected to serve as Chairperson of WIA’s Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) Executive Board. A new slate of officers was also elected. The WIA Press Releases
Jun 5, 2019 Connect (X) 2019 Wrapup: Scenes from the Show WIA’s Connectivity Expo wrapped up May 22 after a successful conference filled with insightful keynotes and panels featuring many thought leaders from WIA member companies. Member companies also were on the show floor showing off their innovative products and services. Browse below to see social media posts from some of WIA’s members from Orlando. I Events, WIA Blog
May 30, 2019 Sitetracker extends Series B to include Energize Ventures closing $34M Palo Alto, Calif., May 29, 2019 – Sitetracker, the essential project, asset, and work management platform for critical infrastructure companies, announced today an investment from Energize Ventures, extending the company’s Series B financing to $34 million. Sitetracker previously closed their Series B round in August 2018, led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with participation from Members in the News
May 30, 2019 American Tower Announces Agreement to Acquire Eaton Towers Holding Limited May 30, 2019 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eaton Towers Holding Limited (“Eaton Towers”), which owns and operates approximately 5,500 communications sites across five African markets. As a result of the transaction, the Company also expects to Members in the News
May 29, 2019 David Weisman Elected WIA Chairman; New Slate of Officers Named to WIA Board of Directors ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce David Weisman, President and Chief Executive Officer, InSite Wireless Group, LLC, was elected to serve as Chairman of the WIA’s Board of Directors. A new slate of officers was also elected. The new Chairman and officers include:Chairman: David E. Weisman, President and Chief News, WIA Press Releases