Nov 18, 2024 WIA Statement on Appointment of Carr as FCC Chairman ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Commissioner Brendan Carr as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: “Commissioner Carr has been a steadfast champion for the deployment of wireless networks, consistently leading reforms to streamline the Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Nov 18, 2024 WIA, TIRAP Join US Dept of Labor in Marking 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week TIRAP Announces American Samoan Company as 107th Employer Sponsor ARLINGTON, VA – National Apprenticeship Week is November 17-23, 2024 and the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to join the US Department of Labor (DOL), employers, apprentices and graduates, and others to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship. “Since 2017, WIA has been Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Nov 14, 2024 WIA Statement on Election of Sen. Thune as Senate Majority Leader The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) released the following statement regarding the election of U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) as the U.S. Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress. Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases
Nov 8, 2024 Honoring Veterans 2024 As the nation recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans throughout history and today, WIA salutes all of the veterans working hard to keep our communities connected and is proud to support them. We asked veterans working at our member companies to reflect upon their service and what they learned during their time in Latest News, Members in the News, WIA Blog
Nov 5, 2024 States Should Act Now on BEAD Non-Deployment Funds NTIA’s Evan Feinman, Director of the BEAD program, keynoted WIA’s BEAD 2.0 conference. Mr. Feinman highlighted that while last-mile infrastructure deployment is crucial, there’s also a significant opportunity to use BEAD non-deployment funds to address lingering connectivity-related issues for States and their residents. For example, States could use remaining funds for network reliability and resiliency (including through expanding wireless service to unserved/underserved areas), workforce development, digital literacy, telehealth, and other initiatives. Latest News, WIA Blog
Oct 29, 2024 WIA Board Member Kelly Lazuka Delivers Keynote at New York State Wireless Association Conference New York State Wireless Association’s The Evolution of the Network Conference Times Center, New York, NY October 29, 2024 Keynote Remarks: Kelly Lazuka, CEO, Fullerton and WIA Board Member Thank you for having me. When I saw that the theme of this event was “The Evolution of the Network” it occurred to me that many of Latest News, News, WIA Press Releases