WIA Statement on Passage of Rip and Replace Funding in NDAA

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding Congress’ passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Reimbursement Program or the Rip and Replace Program.

The statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA:

“We’re happy to see Rip and Replace fully funded in the NDAA to make good on the payments promised to carriers for this essential national security effort. While granting limited spectrum auction authority was necessary to get this done, it is critical to our nation’s economic growth and security for Congress to pass a bill in the New Year providing a comprehensive spectrum pipeline with a long-term extension of auction authority.”

About WIA:

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) represents the businesses that build, develop, own, and operate the nation’s wireless infrastructure. WIA advocates for the widespread, responsible deployment of wireless infrastructure to enable connectivity everywhere.

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