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Nov 6, 2025

Future Cell Site Evolution and Infrastructure Needs

By Tony Sabatino, Chief Technology Officer, Diamond Communications Note: This blog was produced under WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council (ITC). The ITC is the forum for forecasting the future of the wireless industry. Participants explore developments in the wider wireless industry, from 5G network monetization trends and streamlining infrastructure deployment to future spectrum needs and

Behind the Scenes at the Ryder Cup: How T-Mobile Transformed the Fan Experience

By Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA Recently, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Bethpage Black Golf Course during the Ryder Cup — one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. Thanks to T-Mobile, I got an inside look at how cutting-edge wireless technology transformed both fan experiences and

Iain Gillott Joins WIA as Vice President of Technology & Innovation

ARLINGTON, VA – Today, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced that Iain Gillott has joined the organization as Vice President of Technology and Innovation. In this role, Mr. Gillott will provide technical and strategic advice to WIA in a fast-evolving wireless and digital infrastructure ecosystem. “Iain Gillott has long served as a strategic technology consultant

Wireless Infrastructure is AI Infrastructure – A Policy Event

View photos of the event at ai.wia.org Welcome & Opening Remarks Cathy Piche (EVP & COO, Crown Castle; Board Chair, WIA) emphasized the urgency of preparing network infrastructure for the AI era, with a focus on double-digit data demand growth over the next 5 years. Highlighted the imperative for the U.S. to lead both in

Satellite Direct-to-Device Services are Not Replacements for Terrestrial Networks

By Stephen Keegan, Senior Counsel, WIA Provisioning mobile service via satellites, referred to as Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN), or Direct-to-Device (D2D) services, has garnered significant attention in the communications space. Recent headline-grabbing deals include a planned acquisition by SpaceX of spectrum licenses owned by EchoStar while many other mobile network operators—and

White Paper on Satellite Direct-to-Device Services

As commercial carriers roll out new services, consumers may have questions about the capabilities of satellite direct-to-device (D2D). To get a better understanding of the capabilities and constraints of the service, WIA commissioned a white paper by Telecom, Media and Finance Associates (TMF), which was updated in October 2025. In the paper, Tim Farrar, President

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