WIA Statement on the Nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel as Chair of the FCC, Gigi Sohn as an FCC Commissioner, and Alan Davidson as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information

ARLINGTON, Va. – Please attribute the following statement to WIA President and CEO, Jonathan Adelstein. “I am thrilled President Biden is nominating three such experienced public servants to fill out his telecommunications team. We need these outstanding leaders confirmed as soon as possible to address the many pressing issues on the agenda, including winning the

Network Connex names Chris Larocca Chief Executive Officer

Chicago, IL (October 26th, 2021) – Network Connex,  a provider of mission critical network deployment solutions in fiber optics, data centers, and wireless and video networks, announced today that Christopher M. Larocca has been named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Larocca joins Network Connex with more than 20 years of experience leading and managing highly profitable companies in industrial

Dr. Rikin Thakker’s Remarks at the Ohio Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership Grant Application and 5G Readiness Program Announcement

Youngstown, Ohio Good morning, It is an honor to be here at the announcement of the “5G Readiness” training programs with these two prestigious schools. The Wireless Infrastructure Association is thrilled to partner with Youngstown State University and Ashland University. On behalf of WIA and the entire wireless industry, I would like to congratulate Lieutenant

WIA Launches 5G Readiness Program for Ohio’s Broadband Workforce

Lt. Governor Jon Husted Announces Grant for Youngstown State and Ashland University  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –WIA joined Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted today to announce its partnership with Youngstown State University and Ashland University to launch a groundbreaking telecommunications training program. WIA’s Telecommunications Education Center (TEC) was awarded a contract with these universities, funded by the

Governor Newsom Signs Two Telecommunications Bills

After a busy legislative session in California, the Governor has signed into law two measures that will help wireless deployments. WIA worked closely with an industry coalition on both of these measures and is pleased that the Governor continues to recognize the need to streamline rules for telecommunications deployments in the state. The first, AB

Two New Members Appointed to WIA’s Board of Directors

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dagan Kasavana, CEO of Phoenix Tower International, and Len Forkas, President of Milestone Towers Inc., to the organization’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled by the addition of Dagan and Len to our Board of Directors,” said WIA President and