Press Releases
Telecommunications Industry Association Announces Two New Board Members
Arlington, VA (December 07, 2021) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)— the trusted industry association for the connected world—announced two new board members: Bruce McClelland, President and CEO of Ribbon and Charlie Vogt, President and CEO of DZS. “TIA is pleased to announce these new board members, who will only strengthen an already active group of directors,” said…
Samsung Joins TIA to Help Address Critical Issues Facing the ICT Industry
Arlington, VA (November 17, 2021) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—welcomes Samsung as a new member, joining the association to help advance ICT innovation and advocate for a more secure, connected future. “We are thrilled to have Samsung join TIA as a Full Member. The breadth of their technology and knowledge…
ICT Leader Ken Koffman to Retire After Decades of Helping Improve ICT Quality, Sustainability, and Security; Former Aspect Software SVP, Mike Regan Hired to Lead TIA QuEST Forum
Arlington, VA (November 16, 2021) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today announced that Ken Koffman, TIA’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer will be retiring at the end of year. Ken was a founder of TIA QuEST Forum and has been contributing to the ICT industry for more than 35…
Recent Blogs
On June 11, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a new Policy Notice that restructures key elements of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The update supersedes several provisions of the original 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and further guidance given under the Biden Administration that will…
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology recently held a hearing titled “Global Networks at Risk: Securing the Future of Telecommunications Infrastructure.” David Stehlin, CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), testified alongside experts from the satellite, cybersecurity, and intelligence communities. In his opening remarks, Stehlin emphasized TIA’s leadership in developing standards…
On Wednesday, April 30th, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing titled, “Global Networks at Risk: Securing American Leadership in Wireless Technology.” TIA’s CEO Dave Stehlin was invited to testify on security risks to global ICT infrastructure, including national security vulnerabilities from CCP sponsored entities and risks to subsea cables….