WIA Announces New Speakers With Latest Insights on 5G at Connect (X): All Access

ARLINGTON, Va. – On Tuesday, June 23, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is launching new panel sessions with top 5G thought leaders as part of Connect (X): All Access – a free, virtual conference.   “WIA is continuing to roll out panels with the latest 5G insights throughout the summer to serve the industry as our participants are planning ahead for their businesses at a challenging time. We tailored it with cutting-edge speakers that address the

Join Jonathan and Jim at the Wireless Water Cooler

To celebrate and continue the conversation that has occurred around the long-time office staple, the water cooler, WIA’s President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein and Inside Towers’ Managing Editor Jim Fryer will launch the first episode of their new monthly podcast series that will center on industry discussion – The Wireless Water Cooler.  “We want to cover issues that are big, small, and off

Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Announces New Advisory Committee Positions

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce Stephanie Brewer, Compliance Coordinator, Sabre Industries (formerly MUTI), was elected to serve as Chairperson and Joel Hightower, CEO, Hightower Communications, Inc., was elected to serve as the Vice Chairperson of the Advisory Committee to WIA’s Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP). Ms. Brewer

FCC Approves WIA Petitions in Big 5G Win

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a long-awaited infrastructure Order that clarifies key siting rules for wireless infrastructure deployment, including 5G. The “5G Upgrade Order” includes a declaratory ruling that took effect immediately and a proposal for further comment that would allow site owners to expand compounds without zoning delays.  The FCC action will promote collocation, eliminate roadblocks to siting on existing infrastructure, and accelerate wireless network upgrades.  “This is the culmination of

Crown Castle Donates $1 Million to UNCF, and Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown Matches with Additional $1 Million Gift

HOUSTON, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) announced a $2 million combined donation to UNCF (United Negro College Fund) as part of the company’s Connected by Good program, a platform for the company to give and volunteer in the communities where employees live and work. The donation includes a $1

WIA CEO Supports Renomination of FCC Commissioner O’Rielly

Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein in support of the renomination of Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Michael O’Rielly:  “I have known Commissioner Michael O’Rielly for over 20 years. We both served as legislative staff in the United States Senate, and we were both nominated and confirmed twice to the Federal Communications Commission.  There is very good