Feb 11, 2021 WIA Supports Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein on the Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act: “The Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act is the right solution to address the telecommunications skills gap so the U.S. can win the race to 5G. This bill places the focus where it’s needed for developing the wireless workforce through apprenticeship, such as News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 10, 2021 Wireless Networks Will Play a Key Role in Connecting People on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day will look a little different this year as date nights and social gatherings may be replaced with face masks and social distancing. But finding safe ways to connect is more important than ever, and wireless networks provide the means by which people around the world can still celebrate the holiday and connect meaningfully WIA Blog
Feb 10, 2021 Wireless Industry Delivers Victory to Tampa Bay Residents Despite Scaled-Back Super Bowl Each year we look forward to seeing wireless data usage shatter previous records during the Super Bowl in early February. Thanks to COVID-19 and limited in-person attendance for events and the Big Game, wireless data usage likely didn’t hit the highs that it might have during normal years. But data usage was impressive, demonstrating that WIA Blog
Feb 5, 2021 WIA Appreciates House Support of Apprenticeship Statement from WIA Vice President, Government and Public Affairs Matt Mandel on the National Apprenticeship Act (H.R. 447): “WIA appreciates the House focusing on apprenticeship – an effective method of training for the essential jobs of the future, including jobs created by 5G. Apprenticeship is a time-tested solution to developing the workforce needed to reap News, WIA Press Releases
Feb 2, 2021 How Wireless Will Help Sports Recover Stronger than Ever The last year in sports saw more disruption than anyone could have predicted, marked by the impact of COVID-19. Looking back to March 2020, in a matter of days, the NBA suspended its season, the National Hockey League paused its season and March Madness action, like the Big East Tournament game between St. John’s and WIA Blog
Feb 2, 2021 WIA Supports Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, “Helps at the Right Time” Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein on the Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act: “With connectivity in demand more now than ever, the Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act helps at the right time. The bill places needed focus on developing the wireless workforce the U.S. needs to win the race to 5G. It emphasizes the right News, WIA Press Releases