May 8, 2019 Zayo Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Digital Colony and EQT 05.08.19 Zayo Shareholders to Receive $35.00 per share in Cash Transaction Valued at $14.3 Billion Transaction would result in Zayo becoming a private company World-class network assets well positioned to meet connectivity-driven demand in key North America and Europe markets Global investment firms, EQT and Digital Colony, uniquely positioned to support Zayo in growing its Members in the News
May 7, 2019 Disrupt or be disrupted: Embrace change now to prepare for a 5G future The race to 5G has begun and the hurdles are higher than ever before. Although legislators are working to streamline permitting, effectively reducing the height of that hurdle, permits are only one step of the journey to bringing small cells on air. In fact, in an ideal world, one without complications, on average we see Events, WIA Blog
May 6, 2019 ZenFi Network’s Ray LaChance on how fronthaul, backhaul and edge data centers will solve connectivity challenges Ubiquitous connectivity. It is a concept that is moving closer and closer to reality as wireless networks in the United States and around the world begin to evolve to 5G. In the near future, wireless networks will connect not only people but also cars, appliances, machines and industrial equipment, transforming the way we communicate and WIA Blog
May 1, 2019 Zinwave’s Slavko Djukic on How Millimeter-Wave Spectrum Addresses 5G Challenges 5G networks will require much more capacity and bandwidth to support the applications and services envisioned for next-generation wireless networks. To provide this capacity and bandwidth needs, the wireless industry is exploring, developing and deploying a variety of advanced technology and spectrum solutions. Among these advances is millimeter wave spectrum — between 30 GHz and WIA Blog
May 1, 2019 WIA and PCCA Announce Collaboration to Train 5G Workforce; “More Good News for 5G” Says Commissioner Carr May 1, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) and the Power and Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) announced today that they will work together to expand training initiatives to establish a stronger wireless workforce with the skills needed to deploy 5G networks. PCCA has developed successful utility technician training programs at community colleges News, WIA Press Releases
Apr 29, 2019 WIA Supports Georgia’s New Small Cell Law April 26, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) commends Gov. Kemp (R-Ga.) for signing Georgia’s small cell bill into law just moments ago. “WIA commends Gov. Kemp for expeditiously signing Georgia’s small cell bill into law. Georgia joins 23 other states in adopting a legislative measure that puts the state on the path to 5G News, WIA Press Releases