Nov 4, 2020 Focus on Design Eases Permitting Process in California Markets Attention to detail can be the difference between an efficient permitting process and a deployment that stalls out during the approval process. Boulder, Colorado-based Comptek Technologies, an Aero Wireless Group company, is capitalizing on its ability to create small cell site designs that meet many of the rigorous standards and restrictions set forth by WIA Blog
Oct 28, 2020 The 5G Game has Begun: What’s in the Industry’s Playbook? By Andy Penley, Vice President, Wireless Solutions, ZenFi Networks This year, the average mobile device is using on average 14 gigabytes of data per month, a 583-percent increase since 2014 when the average was 2.4 gigabytes. Total data consumption in North America in 2020 is expected to top 6 billion gigabytes. This growth in mobile WIA Blog
Oct 27, 2020 WIA Applauds FCC Decision to Streamline Wireless Infrastructure Deployment ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) applauds the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision today to promote wireless infrastructure deployment, especially for public safety and 5G upgrades. “This decision is key to expediting wireless infrastructure deployment. Streamlining rules for collocation is crucial for emergency communications to ensure public safety and for the U.S. to remain competitive in the race to 5G,” said WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein. “The FCC’s News, WIA Press Releases
Oct 27, 2020 WIA Praises $9B for Rural Connectivity Funds ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) praises the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to distribute up to $9 billion in connectivity funds to rural America through the Universal Service Fund. “This decision will be another step closer, as part of the FCC’s 5G FAST Plan, to ensuring that Americans in rural areas can enjoy the same benefits from the digital economy as residents News, WIA Press Releases
Oct 26, 2020 WIA Announces New Member on Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Advisory Board ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced today that Brad Baumann, Vice President, Wireless Solutions for Gabe’s Construction Co., Inc., has joined the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) Advisory Board. He has 37 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. “The Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) board and its members appreciate the time and energy Brad spends to represent our industry News, WIA Press Releases