Press Releases
UL Solutions and the Telecommunications Industry Association Launch SPIRE 2.0 to Enhance Smart Building Performance in Cybersecurity, Connectivity and Sustainability
Northbrook, Illinois — Nov. 8, 2023 — UL Solutions, a leading global safety science company and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world, today announced the launch of the SPIRE™ 2.0 Smart Building Program, enhancing assessment capabilities in cybersecurity, connectivity and sustainability. SPIRE™ is the world’s first comprehensive and objective assessment and rating program…
Telecommunications Industry Association Looks Forward to Working with New FCC Commissioner Gomez
Arlington, VA (September 07, 2023) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world — today released a statement about the Senate’s vote on President Joe Biden’s nomination for Anna Gomez to serve as a Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). TIA CEO David Stehlin released the following statement: “TIA congratulates…
Costa Rica Takes Bold and Decisive Stance on Cybersecurity
Arlington, VA (September 06, 2023) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world— today announced its support for the recent actions by the Costa Rican government to enhance its national cybersecurity posture. During a recent meeting at the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden and Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves discussed the importance of…
Recent Blogs
Global telecommunications networks are rapidly evolving to meet the demands of high-bandwidth, low-latency applications. Open RAN, edge computing, and AI-driven automation continue to reshape how engineers design, build, and maintain critical systems. These advances introduce new integration complexities, increase reliance on diverse suppliers, and reinforce the importance of maintaining quality across multi-vendor environments. TIA’s QuEST…
At the September 4th White House AI Task Force meeting, First Lady Melania Trump laid out a bold vision for investing in AI education for America’s youth-anchored in three strategic pillars: Infrastructure & Energy, National Security, and Talent. These priorities aren’t just aspirational, they’re actionable. And at the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), we’re proud to…
Submarine cables are the invisible infrastructure powering our digital world. They carry 99% of intercontinental internet traffic and support over $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. Yet, despite their critical importance, the time it takes to land these cables in the United States has increased dramatically. In the past five years, the licensing timeline…