Nov 4, 2021 4 factors that could impact investments in wireless infrastructureBy Kristen Beckman Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai described the current federal support for infrastructure builds as ‘unprecedented,’ during a panel at Connect (X) in Orlando. The massive infrastructure bill awaiting action in the House of Representatives includes $65 billion for broadband projects and encapsulates widespread and bipartisan support for advancing connectivity across the country. The Events, WIA Blog
Nov 3, 2021 WWLF @ Connect (X) – COVID-19’s Impact on Women in WirelessBy Kristen Beckman The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread impacts on all aspects of the business world, but it has hit women in the workforce particularly hard just at a time when women were beginning to make significant inroads in many industries, including wireless. A panel at Connect (X) in Orlando explored how the pandemic has affected women Events, WIA Blog
Oct 28, 2021 WIA Applauds Inclusion of Sector-Based Training and Registered Apprenticeship Funding in the Build Back Better Framework ARLINGTON, Va. – Please attribute the following statement to WIA President and CEO, Jonathan Adelstein. “I applaud President Biden for prioritizing workforce development and apprenticeships in the Build Back Better Framework announced today. The proposed funding increase for workforce development over the next five years, including sector-based training which WIA supports in telecommunications, will help News
Oct 27, 2021 WIA Supports the Next Generation Telecommunications Act ARLINGTON, Va. – WIA supports the passage of S.3014 in the Senate to establish the Next Generation Telecommunications Council. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), will put the United States on the path to continue to lead the world in deploying News
Oct 26, 2021 WIA Statement on the Nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel as Chair of the FCC, Gigi Sohn as an FCC Commissioner, and Alan Davidson as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information ARLINGTON, Va. – Please attribute the following statement to WIA President and CEO, Jonathan Adelstein. “I am thrilled President Biden is nominating three such experienced public servants to fill out his telecommunications team. We need these outstanding leaders confirmed as soon as possible to address the many pressing issues on the agenda, including winning the News
Oct 26, 2021 Network Connex names Chris Larocca Chief Executive Officer Chicago, IL (October 26th, 2021) – Network Connex, a provider of mission critical network deployment solutions in fiber optics, data centers, and wireless and video networks, announced today that Christopher M. Larocca has been named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Larocca joins Network Connex with more than 20 years of experience leading and managing highly profitable companies in industrial Members in the News