Mar 23, 2020 CBRS Spectrum Opportunity Spurs Innovation, New Use Cases ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) published a new report: “The CBRS Opportunity: New Spectrum, Stakeholders, Networks and Devices.” Written by members of WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council, the paper highlights the benefits, impact, and opportunities for commercial-use shared spectrum of Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) for existing and new networks. “The industry News, WIA Press Releases
Mar 19, 2020 WIA Congratulates Commissioner O’Rielly on Renomination to FCC “WIA congratulates Commissioner O’Rielly on his renomination to the FCC. He has been a champion for broadband buildout, and his focus on reducing regulatory barriers has given the U.S. a leg up in the global 5G race,” said WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein. “The commissioner has shown true commitment to making more spectrum available, News, WIA Press Releases
Mar 19, 2020 COVID-19 Resource Center What is COVID-19? According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. … The virus is thought to spread mainly WIA Blog
Mar 17, 2020 Wireless Infrastructure Industry Provides Continuity During Coronavirus Disruptions During these unprecedented times, keeping Americans connected is a top priority for the wireless industry. As such, more than 500 telecommunications companies and organizations have signed the Keep Americans Connected Pledge developed by the Federal Communications Commission. Chairman Ajit Pai called upon all broadband and telephone service providers to promote connectivity for Americans impacted by WIA Blog
Mar 16, 2020 WIA Congratulates, Thanks American Tower Leadership From WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein on Thomas A. Bartlett succeeding James D. Taiclet as American Tower President and CEO: “I thank Jim profoundly for his nearly 20 years of leadership to the industry, including his stint as Chairman of PCIA, as WIA was called at the time. His vision moved wireless infrastructure forward News, WIA Press Releases
Mar 10, 2020 Meet Martha Ramos: DISH’s ‘Badass’ Tower Climber When Martha Ramos climbed her first cellular tower, it wasn’t so much being up high that made her nervous, it was learning to let go. “If you’re working on equipment on a tower, you have to have both of your hands free,” said Ramos, a tower climber for DISH. “You hook yourself to a tower WIA Blog