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Feb 13, 2026

Why the Mobile Industry is asking for Big, Contiguous Spectrum Blocks

While the mobile industry has always requested more spectrum from the FCC, the recent ask has been for big, clean, contiguous blocks, sometimes as large as 200 or even 400 MHz. But given that 4G LTE was usually deployed with 10 MHz or 20 MHz channels, why the need for bigger chunks of spectrum? The answer, as you may imagine, is

From Santa Clara to the Alps: Event-Worthy Wireless Networks

By Kristen Beckman

As fans flood California’s Bay Area and Levi’s Stadium this week for Super Bowl LX, their eyes will be on the field, but the real marvel is happening behind the scenes: a meticulously orchestrated, high-capacity wireless network engineered to support tens of thousands of simultaneous devices, streams and transactions. For wireless professionals, the Super Bowl

2026 Predictions: How Wireless Experts See In-Building Connectivity Evolving

In-building wireless is continuing to evolve in step with how commercial buildings are used, valued, and operated. Across commercial offices, healthcare, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use environments, connectivity is no longer something carriers consistently fund or something owners can afford to treat as secondary. As performance expectations rise and investment decisions become more ROI-driven, building owners

WIA Blog

Jan 15, 2026

WIA Reply Comments to FCC NPRM on Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployment

Federal Filings

Jan 14, 2026

2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus: What Industry Leaders See Ahead

By Kristen Beckman

To take stock of a year of rapid change and look ahead to what’s coming next, we polled experts across our member companies on the most significant developments of 2025 and the trends they expect to shape 2026. Their perspectives converge around a few clear themes: AI moving from promise to production, spectrum and policy

EchoStar Attempts to Use License Transfers to Avoid Obligations

What happened?EchoStar has decided to sell its spectrum for a hefty profit, but the entire wireless ecosystem could pay the price. The company is attempting to use license transfers to sidestep obligations to the companies that built DISH Wireless—tower operators, contractors, fiber providers, and local governments. What’s WIA’s position?We don’t oppose the transactions themselves; we

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