Connect (X) 2021 Highlights

WIA wrapped up its 2021 Connect (X) show today in Orlando. The conference was packed with informative keynotes and sessions, exciting exhibits and plenty of opportunities for networking and catching up with wireless infrastructure industry colleagues. It was great to get together again! See below for highlights from the show! WIA President and CEO Jonathan

WIA Joins the National Spectrum Consortium to Advance 5G Implementation

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce that it has joined the National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) to increase industry collaboration on the research and development of 5G and 5G-based technologies. “In order to effectively address our country’s most pressing needs for wireless infrastructure, we must deliver unified solutions. WIA is

Department of Labor Approves Small Cell Apprenticeship

ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved the Small Cell Technician as a nationally recognized occupation through the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)’s Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP). The occupation, TIRAP’s 12th to receive official recognition as a registered apprenticeship, is fundamental for the expansion of modern wireless infrastructure nationwide and

WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein Appointed to the DOL’s National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

ARLINGTON, Va. – Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh announced today the appointment of WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein to the U.S. Department of Labor’s recently reinstated National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. The committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Labor on ways to better utilize the apprenticeship training model to

WIA Announces Key Promotions

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced the following promotions of its staff members: Matt Mandel is promoted from Vice President, Government and Public Affairs to Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs.  Mandel will continue to lead WIA’s advocacy efforts, including outreach to Congress, federal agencies, and state legislatures.  In addition,