Jul 20, 2020 WIA Applauds FCC, ACHP, NCSHPO for Breakthrough on Compound Expansion ARLINGTON, Va – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) for working together to promote 5G deployment by harmonizing historic preservation rules. The FCC, ACHP, and NCSHPO today announced an agreement that will streamline News, WIA Press Releases
Jul 20, 2020 InSite Wireless Group Expands Rooftop Portfolio Through Acquisition of Repeater Communications ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB) July 20, 2020 InSite Wireless Group, LLC (“InSite”), one of the largest privately-owned tower and wireless infrastructure companies in the U.S., announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Repeater Communications Group, LLC, one of the leading operators of leased rooftop telecommunications sites in New York City and surrounding markets. With Members in the News
Jul 15, 2020 Corning and EnerSys Announce Collaboration to Help Speed 5G Deployment CORNING, NY, July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) and EnerSys (NYSE:ENS) today announced a strategic collaboration to speed 5G deployment by simplifying the delivery of fiber and electrical power to small-cell wireless sites. The collaboration will leverage Corning’s industry-leading fiber, cable, and connectivity expertise and EnerSys’ technology leadership in remote powering solutions. Members in the News
Jul 15, 2020 How CBRS Could Enable Indoor Connectivity in a Post-Pandemic World CBRS is coming to market during an interesting social and economic time for the United States, as the COVID-19 pandemic has both shined a light on the need for connectivity and changed the way indoor spaces are used for work, business and education. During a Connect (X): All Access virtual session, panelists discussed the possibilities Events, WIA Blog
Jul 13, 2020 Tell the FCC You Support Compound Expansion by July 22nd The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would make it easier to expand a compound up to 30 feet when colocating on an existing tower. This will help to promote 5G by allowing more space for colocation, edge data centers, and backup generators. We encourage all members to file Comments supporting the NPRM. To get the best News
Jul 8, 2020 CBRS Could Help Close Urban and Rural Coverage Gaps Commercial deployments of Citizens Broadband Radio System (CBRS) networks are ramping up, and the technology is set to get an additional boost this month when the Federal Communications Commission auctions off Priority Access Licenses (PAL). Excitement is high, but what are the realities of deploying in the band and its potential for reaching underserved markets? Events, WIA Blog