Oct 24, 2018 Executive Exclusive: ADRF’s Julie Song on 5G, Smart Cities and Private LTE The entire wireless ecosystem, as well as the economy as a whole, is poised to benefit from the deployment of 5G technology. Several challenges, however, must be overcome before the benefits are seen. The emergence of CBRS as a potential private LTE network solution along with a groundswell of momentum around smart cities applications will WIA Blog
Oct 23, 2018 WIA Praises FCC Action on CBRS October 23, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA.– The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) issued the following statement from Vice President of Government Affairs Zac Champ regarding changes to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service in 3.5GHz band. “WIA applauds the FCC’s dedicated efforts to encourage investment in the CBRS band, ensuring it is fully utilized to benefit consumers. Today’s WIA Press Releases
Oct 19, 2018 Greenfield Community Projects in Florida and Colorado Highlight Smart City Potential In what used to be swampland adjacent to the Orlando Airport, a new kind of community is under development. The 17-square-mile greenfield community includes neighborhoods, education facilities, medical centers, work spaces, retail venues, recreational opportunities and entertainment. WIA Blog
Oct 19, 2018 Web-Based Wireless Workforce Training Scheduled for Wednesdays this Fall The Telecommunications Education Center (TEC) is working to increase the pool of skilled employees by offering comprehensive training and education courses designed to teach the skills that will be needed as wireless networks evolve to 5G. WIA Blog
Oct 16, 2018 WIA Foundation Announces Inductees to Inaugural Mobile Infrastructure Hall of Fame October 16, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va.– The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) Foundation announced today that it will host the inaugural Mobile Infrastructure Hall of Fame Ceremony on Wednesday, November 14. The ceremony will honor trailblazers who have shaped the wireless infrastructure landscape and support the Foundation’s mission to create a stronger wireless workforce through training and WIA Press Releases
Oct 12, 2018 American Tower’s Steve Vondran Elected Chairman of WIA Board October 12, 2018 The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced today that Steve Vondran, American Tower’s Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Tower Division, was elected Chairman of WIA’s Board of Directors. “I’m thrilled that Steve Vondran was elected Chairman of WIA,” WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein said. “Steve brings a deep knowledge of the WIA Press Releases