Feb 22, 2021 Broadband Policy, FCC Transition, 5G Workforce Issues to be Featured at Digital Policy Summit WIA Launches Connect (X): All Access Policy Summit This Week ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) kicks off a digital policy series of events Tuesday, Feb. 23 through Thursday, Feb. 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST each day. The inaugural Connect (X): All Access Policy Summit will feature a distinguished lineup of policymakers from Capitol Hill and the FCC, along with industry experts to discuss the most important challenges, opportunities, and solutions in wireless and broadband. “The Policy Summit convenes Events, News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 22, 2021 WIA Congratulates Sen. Luján on Subcommittee Chairmanship Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein: “WIA congratulates Sen. Luján on his Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband. During his time in the House, Chairman Lujan was a true leader on the Energy and Commerce Committee and was deeply involved in a wide variety of telecommunications and technology issues. At a News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 18, 2021 Joint Trade Association Letter to White House: Build Broadband for All CEOs from INCOMPAS, NTCA and WIA Call for Faster Speeds and Affordable Universal Access ARLINGTON, Va. – The heads of three leading broadband trade associations sent a letter to the White House today urging stronger action on universal broadband access. Chip Pickering from INCOMPAS, who represents competitive fiber and fixed wireless builders, Shirley Bloomfield of NTCA–The Rural News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 17, 2021 WIA Thanks President Biden for Commitment to Registered Apprenticeship Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein on White House Commitment to Registered Apprenticeship: “WIA thanks President Biden for his commitment to expanding registered apprenticeships. As an organization that brought apprenticeship to the broadband industry for the first time through the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, WIA appreciates the focus on this time-tested career pathway for individuals to earn while they News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 16, 2021 Notable contributions to telecom, technology honored during Black History Month Recognizing that American history is Black history, WIA is highlighting notable African Americans who contributed to the telecommunications and technology sectors. While some of these notable people were at the forefront of the industry like Jesse Russell, whose innovations fundamentally changed the wireless industry, others are making vibrant contributions today, like Mignon Clyburn, who was WIA Blog
Feb 11, 2021 WIA Urges Alabama Governor to Sign Small Cell Bill ARLINGTON, Va. – Alabama has become the 31st state to pass small cell legislation. “WIA commends Alabama for becoming the 31st state to pass small cell legislation as the nation races to 5G. The legislation modernizes and streamlines Alabama’s rules for small cell deployment and lays the groundwork needed for jobs, economic growth, public safety, telemedicine, and News, WIA Press Releases