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“The American Broadband Deployment Act provides commonsense rules that will add predictability and proportionality to broadband permitting processes across the country.”

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“While Congress cannot legislate away weather and geographic challenges, Congress is uniquely positioned to ease some of the burdensome regulatory barriers to broadband deployment."

We couldn't agree more with Congressman Buddy Carter, and that is why we support the American Broadband Deployment Act. Read his latest piece on permitting reform in the Harvard Journal on Legislation:

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Codifying the Federal Communications Commission's wireless permitting reforms through the American Broadband Deployment Act is crucial for speeding up broadband deployment in a post-Chevron world.

Thank you Congressman Buddy Carter and FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington for your leadership on permitting reform.

✂️ Carter FCC Hearing Question on Chevron 60 seconds · Clipped by Madeline Sorg · Original video "Rep. Carter Questions FCC Chairwoman and Commissioners on Broadband Provisions" by Congressman Buddy ...

Congratulations to EchoStar Corporation and DISH on the launch of The Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID)!

This project, which was supported by funding from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), will allow vendors to test O-RAN solutions on a live, commercial-grade network.

EchoStar Launches Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID) /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) today announced the launch of the Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID), a...

We are still early in the lifecycle of private cellular networks, and interest is growing in two verticals: utilities and manufacturing. Read about this trend in our latest Innovation and Technology Council blog written by UScellular Senior Director of Service Engineering Dr. Lori Dawson.

If monetizing 5G networks is a marathon, we are in mile two We are very early in the lifecycle of private cellular networking (PCN). Just a couple of years ago, it was a concept. Now, we have some networks in place and operational. There's so much opportunity as private cellular networks become more mainstream and more understood.

Today, WIA announced that its Board of Directors has appointed four new Board Members to the WIA Foundation, and Amy Jo Samuel, Vice President, Shared Services, US Tower Operations at American Tower, has been elected as the Foundation’s Chair.

Joining WIA President Patrick Halley, the newly appointed board members are:

Blair Crawford, Executive Vice President of Leasing and Marketing, Vertical Bridge
Lynne Hopkins, Senior Director, Brand & Communications, SBA Communications
Tom Kane, CEO, Network Building + Consulting

WIA Announces Election of Four New Foundation Board Members Press Release | WIA today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed four new Board Members to the WIA Foundation and Amy Jo Samuel, Vice President, Shared Services, US Tower Operations at American Tower, has been elected as the Foundation’s Chair. 

"Youngstown State University is only one of two schools in Ohio to power this program. Through its partnership with WIA, the training provides courses about the wireless industry and 5G technology, governance and future applications. It is a beginner-level course for individuals seeking entry-level employment, specifically in telecommunications."

Jefferson County JVS students take part in 5G training session BLOOMINGDALE — Jefferson County Joint Vocational School students joined college pupils for the Youngstown State University 5G Readiness training program on the future of communication. The JVS hosted the session on Monday, which was sponsored by the Wireless Infrastructure Association in partnersh...

Consumers expect connectivity wherever they go, and in-building wireless deployments are moving into the next tier of buildings, including enterprises, hospitals, hotels, warehouses and multifamily dwellings.

Read about how innovations in software are addressing cost and time-to-market for these deployments in the latest blog from WIA's Innovation & Technology Council members Scott Lewis of Phoenix Tower International and Louis Jacob of iBwave.

Software innovation could shift cost, time for in-building wireless deployments | Wireless Infrastructure Association By Louis Jacob, CTO and SVP of Technology, iBWAVE and Scott Lewis, Vice President of Next Generation Solutions & Real Estate, Phoenix Tower Note: This blog was produced under WIA’s Innovation

Today, WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley joined other industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the growing in-building wireless sector at Safer Buildings Coalition's In-Building Wireless & Tech Policy Summit.

Thank you to John Foley and the entire Safer Buildings Coalition team for hosting these important conversations.

"The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that 5G networks can facilitate electricity microgrids, improving operational efficiency, latency, and resilience against cyber threats."

5G Benefits Security, Resiliency of Microgrids - Inside Towers The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that 5G networks can facilitate electricity microgrids, improving operational efficiency, latency, and resilience against cyber threats. A 5G research platform was built […]

Join WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley in Washington, DC, on June 6 for his remarks at the Safer Buildings Coalition's In-Building Wireless Tech & Policy Summit.

Agenda, registration and more: https://saferbuildings.net/event/

The time for employers to prepare their broadband workforce for BEAD is NOW, and TIRAP - Powered By WIA offers support and resources for apprenticeship programs to help companies get the job done.

Visit TIRAP's website to learn more: https://www.tirap.org/

Experts warn: Don’t wait to assemble and train your workers for BEAD State workforce groups typically wait until there is a job shortfall before they initiate training programs | A staffing professional for broadband construction says 25% - 30% of the cost for upcoming fiber deployments will be for labor.

This week, WIA and our industry partners—AT&T, Crown Castle, DISH, T-Mobile, Verizon, and CTIA—wrote the Honolulu Planning and Economy Committee to provide suggestions as they modify their Land Use Ordinance. We thank the Committee for working with the wireless industry in updating these critical municipal codes to incorporate FCC wireless regulatory guidance that will help enable connectivity everywhere.

Wireless Industry Letter to Honolulu City Council WIA, along with other industry partners, wrote the Honolulu Planning and Economy Committee to provide suggestions as they modify their Land Use Ordinance. We thank the Committee for working with the wireless industry in updating these critical municipal codes to incorporate FCC wireless regulatory g...

The Time to Train Employees for BEAD is Now - Inside Towers The telecom industry is in a state of flux. Contractors have cut back on their installation crews because of the reduction in wireless work. But money from the BEAD Program […]

"The size of that [in-building] opportunity is growing every day," said Brendan Cavanagh, CEO of cell tower giant SBA Communications. "I do think there is opportunity there."

Check out what wireless industry leaders had to say at WIA's Connectivity Expo. ⬇️

It's time to get excited about indoor 5G Early 5G deployments focused mostly on outdoor installations. But now a broad array of companies – big and small – is eyeing demand for indoor wireless network installations.

"The changes across the telecom infrastructure market are well beyond that of 'just' a jump from one G to the next—although some of them are being driven by 5G."

Read some of the latest coverage from our show in Atlanta. 👇

A shifting ecosystem takes stock of the state of the infrastructure market - RCR Wireless News ATLANTA, GA—The changes across the telecom infrastructure market are well beyond that of “just” a jump from one G to the next—although some of them are being driven by 5G. Fiber proliferation, fixed wireless access as a mainstream internet access technology being offered and adopted on a lar...

Today, WIA announced that Fullerton CEO Kelly Lazuka and APC Towers President and CEO Daniel C Agresta III have joined our Board of Directors.

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Kelly Lazuka and Daniel Agresta Join WIA Board of Directors Press Release | The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced that Fullerton CEO Kelly Lazuka and APC Towers President and CEO Daniel Agresta have joined its Board of Directors.

One of the highlights of Connectivity Expo is the View from the Top panel where attendees get to hear from leaders of the top wireless infrastructure providers in the world.

During today's panel, WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley led a discussion about the state of the wireless industry with SBA Communications CEO and President Brendan Cavanagh, American tower EVP and President, US Tower Division, Bud Noel, Diamond Communications CEO Ed Farscht, Crown Castle EVP and COO Mike Kavanagh, and Vertical Bridge CEO and President Ron Bizick.

Thank you Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for joining us at and speaking about the importance of connecting the unconnected.

Saving the Affordable Connectivity Program and restoring the Federal Communications Commission's auction authority are crucial for connecting all Americans and achieving

WIA President & CEO Patrick Halley officially kicked off by discussing how the wireless industry is meeting the demand for connectivity on the go, in the home, and on the job.

Together, we will achieve our vision of

“The Connect (X) program roster reads like a Who’s Who in wireless. In recent years, the event’s content has garnered favorable reviews from even the most grizzled members of the trade press. This year’s seven conference tracks promise to deliver once again.”

Read more from WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley’s conversation with Fierce 👇

WIA heads to Atlanta for Connect (X) and some rock 'n' roll Organizers are expecting 3,500 - 4,000 attendees at this year’s Connect (X) It’s an infrastructure show – and even though capex is down among the Big 3 wireless | Fierce had a chance to catch up with Patrick Halley, president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) ahead of th...

"WIA established CMCAC with its HBCU partners to sustain and expand workforce partnerships between industry, education, and government with the goal of creating and promoting accessible apprenticeship opportunities that allow the students HBCUs serve to earn while they learn."

WIA and HBCUs to Connect Minority Communities with Careers in Broadband - Inside Towers WIA announced yesterday it has launched a new Connecting Minority Communities Apprenticeship Consortium (CMCAC) with three HBCUs: Central State University, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University. WIA established CMCAC […]

"Armed with the necessary funding, our responsibility as state legislators is to dismantle the remaining hurdles obstructing universal connectivity."

Read the latest from Assemblyman D. Billy Jones on how New York can close the digital divide 👇

NY's digital divide can be the difference between life and death. Close it now Opinion" How many more lives must be lost before New York takes its lack of access to broadband seriously?

Welcome to our newest member, Vecta Labs!

Vecta Labs specializes in the testing of cellular and mobile radio frequency devices, including antennas and active antenna systems. With deep expertise in both manufacturing and testing these technologies, Vecta Labs excels in identifying and resolving issues to enhance network quality.

Learn more: http://www.vectalabs.com/

WIA is proud to join the collective support for S. Amdt. 2024 to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935). This critical bipartisan amendment, offered by Senators Luján, Daines, Vance, Welch, Rosen, and Wicker, seeks to address the urgent need for full funding of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, known as the Rip & Replace Program, which currently faces a significant shortfall of $3.08 billion. In addition, the amendment extends funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by allocating $6 billion, ensuring that crucial connectivity services remain accessible to underserved communities across the United States.

These measures are essential to safeguarding our nation's communications infrastructure while promoting digital equity and inclusion. The Rip & Replace Program will enhance the security and resilience of our telecommunications networks, while the extension of ACP funding will enable millions of Americans to stay connected. WIA stands with our industry partners in urging support for this important amendment to bolster our communications networks and enhance connectivity for everyone.

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WIA is proud to announce it has launched a new Connecting Minority Communities Apprenticeship Consortium (CMCAC) with three HBCUs: Central State University, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University.

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WIA Partners with HBCUs to Connect Minority Communities with Careers in Broadband As a national leader in developing the broadband workforce, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is proud to announce it has launched a new Connecting Minority Communities Apprenticeship Consortium (CMCAC) with three HBCUs: Central State University, Tennessee State University, and Virginia....

Welcome to our newest member, Newbridge Wireless!

Newbridge Wireless is a leading practitioner and operator of wireless infrastructure for indoor and campus environments. It plans, deploys and operates distributed antenna systems and small cell networks for cellular and emergency radio services.

Learn more: www.newbridgewireless.com