Patrick Halley’s Keynote for Broadband Breakfast on November 2, 2022 – Workforce Development Measures

The following remarks were delivered by WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley ahead of a Broadband Breakfast virtual panel on Workforce Development Measures. Video of these remarks and the subsequent panel discussion can be viewed on Broadband Breakfast’s website. Thank you, Drew, for hosting this important discussion and for assembling some great panelists. I am

Fiber Broadband Association and Wireless Infrastructure Association Join Forces to Strengthen Broadband Workforce Development

New joint effort increases training and apprenticeship opportunities for fiber, broadband, 5G technicians WASHINGTON, D.C.—(October 26, 2022)—The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced they have entered into a Collaborative Workforce Development Agreement to advance critical workforce education and training for the broadband communications industry. With $42.45 billion in Broadband

RIVA Networks and JMA Wireless Awarded Private 5G Network Contract for Air Force Research Laboratory

PRINCETON, N.J. and SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced wireless network engineering specialists, RIVA Networks (RIVA)—in partnership with JMA Wireless (JMA)—has been awarded a contract to add private 5G capabilities to the legacy cellular networks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Rome Research Site (RRS). RIVA’s qualifications and experience, combined with JMA’s private 5G solution, will

How fixed mobile convergence improves QoS across Wi-Fi® and 5G networks

Wi-Fi Alliance® is committed to delivering a high-quality connectivity experience through thought leadership, spectrum advocacy, and innovative technologies. Key to this effort is giving service providers the information they need to optimize networks and deliver value added services to their customers, such as video streaming, smart home systems, and home security — all while reducing

ExteNet Systems and MGM Resorts announce nationwide connectivity partnership

LISLE, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ExteNet Systems, the leading privately held owner of secure 5G and fiber neutral host communications infrastructure solutions, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with MGM Resorts International ( NYSE: MGM) to design, build and operate ExteNet’s advanced in-building signal and connectivity solutions across all MGM properties throughout the United States. Through this partnership, which