Oct 20, 2025 Satellite Direct-to-Device Services are Not Replacements for Terrestrial Networks By Stephen Keegan, Senior Counsel, WIA Provisioning mobile service via satellites, referred to as Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN), or Direct-to-Device (D2D) services, has garnered significant attention in the communications space. Recent headline-grabbing deals include a planned acquisition by SpaceX of spectrum licenses owned by EchoStar while many other mobile network operators—and Latest News, WIA Blog
Oct 17, 2025 White Paper on Satellite Direct-to-Device Services As commercial carriers roll out new services, consumers may have questions about the capabilities of satellite direct-to-device (D2D). To get a better understanding of the capabilities and constraints of the service, WIA commissioned a white paper by Telecom, Media and Finance Associates (TMF), which was updated in October 2025. In the paper, Tim Farrar, President Latest News, Research and White Papers
Oct 15, 2025 The Rising Toll of Infrastructure Damage on America’s Telecommunications Networks By Karmen Rajamani, Vice President, Government Affairs, Wireless Infrastructure Association Between June 2024 and June 2025, more than 15,000 incidents of theft and vandalism struck U.S. telecommunications networks, disrupting service for over 9.5 million customers. Nearly two-thirds of those attacks occurred in just the first half of 2025 across America’s communications companies, a clear signal Latest News, WIA Blog
Oct 6, 2025 SFR leverages Nokia Network Planning and Optimization services at large sporting event Case Study: Stadiums and Arenas SFR is one of the leading telecommunications companies in France, offering a wide range of services including mobile, providing both consumer and business solutions. Leveraging its extensive experience and advanced network capabilities, SFR collaborated with Nokia to deploy dedicated Network Planning and Optimization services on 4G & 5G networks. This Case Studies, Stadiums & Arenas
Oct 2, 2025 Wireless Infrastructure Association Awarded $5M Grant to Lead Texas Broadband Workforce Program Partnership with University of Houston will Deliver Skilled Trades Training for Broadband ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced it has been provisionally selected for a $5 million Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant from the Texas Broadband Development Office to lead a comprehensive 4-year program to educate and train Texans for high-demand broadband Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Sep 30, 2025 WIA Statement on New FCC Proceeding to Expedite Wireless Infrastructure Deployment ARLINGTON, VA – Today, the Wireless Infrastructure Association released a statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s unanimous adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed to further expedite deployment of wireless infrastructure. The following can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: “WIA applauds Chairman Carr and the Commission for opening a rulemaking to further streamline permitting Latest News, WIA Press Releases