Executive Q&A: ExteNet’s Greg Spraetz Talks About the Importance of In-Building Wireless Coverage

Thanks to excellent macro cellular network coverage, consumers and enterprises have become accustomed to having quality wireless connections everywhere they need them. But as our reliance on wireless increases, the need to deliver coverage in all kinds of in-building environments is becoming more important. The focus on indoor wireless coverage has begun to shift from

5 Things WIA is Thankful for This Year

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things that have made our lives, our industry and our world better during the past year. This was a year of many positives for the wireless infrastructure industry and the Wireless Infrastructure Association. Following are five things we are thankful for this year: 5. Trailblazers of

Mobile Infrastructure Industry Pioneers Honored at WIA Hall of Fame Ceremony

Five titans of technology were honored Wednesday night in Washington by the Wireless Infrastructure Association during its inaugural Mobile Infrastructure Industry Hall of Fame ceremony. The ceremony honored trailblazers who have shaped the wireless infrastructure landscape. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai delivered opening remarks. The five inductees were Neville R. Ray, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology

CommScope to Acquire ARRIS: Approximately $7.4 Billion Transaction Accelerates CommScope Vision to Shape Communications Networks of the Future

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has agreed to acquire ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS), a global leader in entertainment and communications solutions, in an all-cash transaction for $31.75 per share, or a total purchase price of approximately $7.4 billion, including the repayment of debt. In addition, The Carlyle

Opportunity Abounds in CBRS band

The Federal Communications Commission is embarking on a novel spectrum-sharing regime as it prepares to roll out Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band. K.C. Halm and Van Bloys, attorneys at Davis Wright Tremaine, detailed this spectrum-sharing plan and other rules recently put forth by the commission to govern use of

Allan Tantillo Joins Vertical Bridge as VP of New Technologies

Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC, the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that Allan Tantillo has joined the company as Vice President of New Technologies. In his new role, Tantillo will focus on identifying and creating opportunities that help clients deploy new wireless technologies utilizing Vertical Bridge’s wide