Apr 7, 2021 Smart Cities Caucus focuses on mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforceBy Tracy Ford The 117th Congressional Smart Cities Caucus is built on the four pillars of mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforce, noted Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), co-chair of the caucus that kicked off with a webinar March 25. Each one of these pillars must be a central piece in the smart revolution as communities try to harness smart WIA Blog
Apr 7, 2021 SQUAN’s Partnership With Sitetracker Fuels Planned Expansions in Smart Cities PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sitetracker, the global standard for managing high-volume projects for turnkey network infrastructure providers like SAC Wireless, TEP, Hylan, and Advantage Engineers, is proud to announce its partnership with SQUAN, an industry leader in design/build services for telecommunications network infrastructure with offerings in fiber, engineering, wireless, and power. SQUAN has grown from a Members in the News
Mar 31, 2021 WIA Thanks President Biden for Focus on Broadband ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) thanks President Biden for his focus on broadband in The American Jobs Plan. “WIA and the wireless industry is pleased that President Biden is committed to bringing ubiquitous broadband to the U.S. As the plan is considered by Congress, broadband funding should be truly technology-neutral so it gets the most bandwidth to consumers using the most cost-efficient means, which certainly includes 5G. WIA also appreciates President News, WIA Press Releases
Mar 30, 2021 ORAN technology could lead to innovation in 5G networks The arrival of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology being deployed by mobile operators ultimately will lead to innovation as the equipment supplier ecosystem expands. While greenfield operators are deploying the solutions today, private networks could use the solution going forward. Nonetheless, traditional equipment suppliers continue to build out consumer-facing 5G networks. A Connect (X): Events, WIA Blog
Mar 30, 2021 COVID Spotlight Could Lead to Continued Policy Focus on Solving Digital Divide The digital divide is not a new challenge, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a bright light not only on the disparities of coverage in rural areas but also on the inequality of access in other areas where affordability and lack of devices are a concern. As society was largely forced to learn, work, socialize WIA Blog
Mar 29, 2021 Capital & Finance Summit to Examine Industry Trends WIA Launches First Connect (X): All Access Capital & Finance Summit ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) opened registration for its first Capital & Finance Summit, as part of the Connect (X): All Access digital event series, for Weds., April 21, 2021. WIA will announce panelists in the coming weeks. Sessions will examine the impact on network build-out due to carrier investment in C-band spectrum in addition to financing options for enterprises deploying in-building wireless solutions. “The summit Events, News, WIA Press Releases