Apr 20, 2021 Adelstein to Politico on President’s Infrastructure Plan A POLITICO article highlights what President Biden’s infrastructure plan means for wireless. WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein weighs in on what could happen if 5G is cut out. “If 5G is cut out, it won’t do anything to help rural residents who want better mobile service. They’d have to run back home to go online, News, WIA Press Releases
Apr 8, 2021 WIA Launches New Digital Event Series Three connectivity events to take place: April, May, June 2021 ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced three new events in its Connect (X): All Access 2021 digital event series designed to provide insight into industry trends and their impact on the wireless industry. The series includes: Capital & Finance Summit (April 21) Examine underlying trends and Events, News, WIA Press Releases
Apr 7, 2021 Smart Cities Caucus focuses on mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforceBy Tracy Ford The 117th Congressional Smart Cities Caucus is built on the four pillars of mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforce, noted Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), co-chair of the caucus that kicked off with a webinar March 25. Each one of these pillars must be a central piece in the smart revolution as communities try to harness smart WIA Blog
Apr 7, 2021 SQUAN’s Partnership With Sitetracker Fuels Planned Expansions in Smart Cities PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sitetracker, the global standard for managing high-volume projects for turnkey network infrastructure providers like SAC Wireless, TEP, Hylan, and Advantage Engineers, is proud to announce its partnership with SQUAN, an industry leader in design/build services for telecommunications network infrastructure with offerings in fiber, engineering, wireless, and power. SQUAN has grown from a Members in the News
Mar 31, 2021 WIA Thanks President Biden for Focus on Broadband ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) thanks President Biden for his focus on broadband in The American Jobs Plan. “WIA and the wireless industry is pleased that President Biden is committed to bringing ubiquitous broadband to the U.S. As the plan is considered by Congress, broadband funding should be truly technology-neutral so it gets the most bandwidth to consumers using the most cost-efficient means, which certainly includes 5G. WIA also appreciates President News, WIA Press Releases
Mar 30, 2021 ORAN technology could lead to innovation in 5G networks The arrival of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology being deployed by mobile operators ultimately will lead to innovation as the equipment supplier ecosystem expands. While greenfield operators are deploying the solutions today, private networks could use the solution going forward. Nonetheless, traditional equipment suppliers continue to build out consumer-facing 5G networks. A Connect (X): Events, WIA Blog