Nov 22, 2024

Revisiting Spectrum Screens to Enhance Spectrum Utilization

By  Sanjay Dhawan, VP of New Business Technology and Operations, SBA Communications Note: This blog was produced under WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council (ITC). The ITC is the forum for forecasting the future of the wireless industry. Participants explore developments in the wider wireless industry, from 5G network monetization trends and streamlining infrastructure deployment to future spectrum

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Nov 18, 2024

WIA Statement on Appointment of Carr as FCC Chairman

ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Commissioner Brendan Carr as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: “Commissioner Carr has been a steadfast champion for the deployment of wireless networks, consistently leading reforms to streamline the

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Nov 18, 2024

WIA, TIRAP Join US Dept of Labor in Marking 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week

TIRAP Announces American Samoan Company as 107th Employer Sponsor ARLINGTON, VA – National Apprenticeship Week is November 17-23, 2024 and the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to join the US Department of Labor (DOL), employers, apprentices and graduates, and others to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship. “Since 2017, WIA has been

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Nov 8, 2024

Honoring Veterans 2024

As the nation recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans throughout history and today, WIA salutes all of the veterans working hard to keep our communities connected and is proud to support them. We asked veterans working at our member companies to reflect upon their service and what they learned during their time in

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Nov 5, 2024

States Should Act Now on BEAD Non-Deployment Funds

NTIA’s Evan Feinman, Director of the BEAD program, keynoted WIA’s BEAD 2.0 conference. Mr. Feinman highlighted that while last-mile infrastructure deployment is crucial, there’s also a significant opportunity to use BEAD non-deployment funds to address lingering connectivity-related issues for States and their residents. For example, States could use remaining funds for network reliability and resiliency (including through expanding wireless service to unserved/underserved areas), workforce development, digital literacy, telehealth, and other initiatives.

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