WIA Files Comments with FCC Asking for Agency to Uphold Long-Standing Rules Promoting Competition

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) filed formal written comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its “Streamlining Deployment of Small Cell Infrastructure By Improving Wireless Facilities Siting Policies” proceeding (WT Docket No. 16-421). In its filing (available here), WIA stressed the importance of maintaining a fair and competitive marketplace to promote the widespread deployment

WIA Expands Frequency Coordination Operations with Addition of Microwave Frequency Coordination Services

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 14, 2017 –  The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), which currently provides frequency coordination services to private and public entities, has added microwave frequency coordination to its comprehensive list of frequency coordination services. The new license management and frequency protection and monitoring services include: Point-To-Point Microwave coordination and Part 101 coordination for

WIA CEO: The Internet of Things Requires a Network of Reality

Jonathan Adelstein, President and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), delivered a Keynote Address at the IT Expo conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Wednesday. Programming at the event focused on the latest technologies, regulatory issues, and trends in technology and telecommunications. Adelstein discussed the future of wireless infrastructure and the close connection between

Utility Poles, Street Lights Needed to Promote Deployment of Advanced Wireless Networks Around the United States

White Paper Provides Community Stakeholders with Valuable Insights to Ensure Benefits of Mobile Broadband Networks Attaching small wireless antennas and associated equipment – such as Distributed Antenna System (DAS) remote units, remote radio units and self-contained small cells – on existing poles or structures significantly improves the coverage and capacity of mobile networks, according to

WIA: New FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Is ‘Strong Champion’ of Wireless Broadband

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) released the following statement from Jonathan Adelstein, President and CEO of WIA, regarding the appointment of Ajit Pai as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “We congratulate Chairman Pai on his elevation to the Chairmanship. He has just the right expertise and experience to make an outstanding Chairman. WIA