Nov 15, 2023 WIA Statement on the FCC’s Adoption of Digital Discrimination Rules ARLINGTON, Va. – Please attribute the following statement to WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley. “All Americans deserve access to the best wireless networks in the world – and a highly competitive U.S. wireless industry delivers on that promise every day. Virtually every American has access to three or more 4G providers and 5G service News
Nov 14, 2023 Boldyn Networks boosts 5G private networks strategy Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), one of the largest shared network infrastructure providers in the world, has agreed to acquire Cellnex’s private networks business unit. This largely includes EDZCOM, a Finnish pioneer and European market leaderthat designs, builds, and operates private 4G and 5G networks, predominantly for industrial clients in manufacturing, ports, oil and gas, energy generation, and mining. Members in the News
Nov 13, 2023 WIA Statement on the Biden Administration’s National Spectrum Strategy ARLINGTON, Va. – Please attribute the following statement to WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley. “A predictable spectrum pipeline, along with smart permitting policies and a pro-investment regulatory structure, are the three pillars of wireless policy that will maintain US leadership in wireless communications. WIA commends the Biden Administration for putting forward a National Spectrum Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Nov 6, 2023 Big Policy Decisions Loom Over the Future of America’s Wireless Networks By Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA Access to broadband – fixed and mobile – is table stakes for participation in today’s Internet-driven economy. Hence the billions of dollars coming out of Washington to connect every unserved home in America. That’s good news for consumers who remain on the other side of the digital divide. Latest News, WIA Blog
Nov 2, 2023 Temporary monopoles ensure uninterrupted wireless coverageBy Kristen Beckman Elevated water storage towers have become a popular option for wireless operators looking to locate antennas on existing structures. But now and then, water towers need to be painted, and when that happens, the wireless assets attached to them can be out of commission for months. Telecom Tower Rentals LLC (TTR) solves this challenge by Members in the News, WIA Blog
Oct 27, 2023 American Tower Names Steven O. Vondran to Succeed Thomas A. Bartlett as President and CEO and Names Eugene Noel as New EVP and President, U.S. Tower Division BOSTON– American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that Tom Bartlett will retire from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2024. The Company’s Board of Directors, having undertaken a deliberate and thorough succession planning process over the last several years, has named Steve Vondran Members in the News