Jan 7, 2025 WIA, FBA Partner to Expand Access to Fiber Optic Training, OpTIC Path™ Certification ARLINGTON, VA –The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced a partnership with the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) to expand WIA’s industry-leading Telecommunications Education Center curriculum to include FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification program (OpTIC Path™). FBA’s program consists of up to 144 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on skills training. Upon completing the industry-developed and -validated courses, trainees Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Dec 18, 2024 WIA Statement on Passage of Rip and Replace Funding in NDAA WIA released a statement regarding Congress’ passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Reimbursement Program or the Rip and Replace Program. Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Dec 12, 2024 2024: WIA’s Year of PROGRESS By Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA If I were to capture 2024 for the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) in one word, it would be PROGRESS. Across the board we are making progress as an association through our essential advocacy efforts, by consistently promoting the importance of wireless infrastructure, and by working to ensure our Latest News, WIA Blog
Dec 11, 2024 WIA Statement on Election of Rep. Pallone as Ranking Member of House E&C ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Congressman Frank Pallone as Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: “WIA congratulates Rep. Pallone for being selected as the lead Democrat for the House Energy and Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Dec 10, 2024 WIA Statement on Election of Rep. Guthrie as Chair of House E&C ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Congressman Brett Guthrie as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: The statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: “WIA congratulates Rep. Guthrie on his selection as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Chairman Guthrie Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Nov 22, 2024 Revisiting Spectrum Screens to Enhance Spectrum Utilization By Sanjay Dhawan, VP of New Business Technology and Operations, SBA Communications Note: This blog was produced under WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council (ITC). The ITC is the forum for forecasting the future of the wireless industry. Participants explore developments in the wider wireless industry, from 5G network monetization trends and streamlining infrastructure deployment to future spectrum Members in the News, WIA Blog