Press Releases
TIA is pleased to see the reaffirmation of FCC spectrum authority and the expansion of R&D incentives in the budget bill — critical outcomes that drive innovation and enhance connectivity
Arlington, VA (July 4, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)—the trusted industry association for the connected world—is pleased that the bill passed by congress includes critical provisions to strengthen U.S. leadership in communications technology and infrastructure. Specifically, TIA commends the bill for restoring the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum auction authority and for expanding R&D…
TIA Supports Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s Re-Election to Lead ITU
Arlington, VA (June 27, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association – the trusted industry association for the connected world – released the following statement from TIA’s SVP Government Affairs, Melissa Newman: “TIA proudly endorses the re-election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Ms. Bogdan-Martin’s exemplary leadership has been instrumental in…
TIA Congratulates Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as FCC Commissioner
Arlington, VA (June 17, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement in response to the senate confirmation for Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner. TIA CEO David Stehlin stated: “TIA congratulates Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as FCC Commissioner. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Ms. Trusty to…
Recent Blogs
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…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently hosted a listening session titled “Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security.” The session built on NTIA’s 2024 request for comment and gathered input from industry, academia, and civil society experts to inform an upcoming report with actionable policy recommendations. Patrick Lozada, Director of Global Policy at…