Press Releases
TIA Urges ICT Waivers for Buy American Provisions to Meet Broadband Connectivity Goals
Arlington, VA (January 31, 2022) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today shared support for the vital investments outlined in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), but cautioned that parts of the Buy American provisions could hamper creating a truly connected nation. TIA and a coalition of groups including CCA, CTIA,…
TIA’s QuEST Forum Releases Critical New Supply Chain Security Standard for Information and Communications Technology – SCS 9001
Arlington, VA (January 26, 2022) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today announced the release of the world’s first supply chain security standard, SCS 9001™, developed specifically for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. SCS 9001 is relevant for all ICT industry products, including software, hardware, and the services that…
Telecommunications Industry Association Congratulates Alan Davidson on Confirmation to Lead NTIA
Arlington, VA (January 11, 2022) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement about the confirmation of Alan Davidson as the new Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. “TIA congratulates Assistant Secretary Davidson on his appointment to head the National Telecommunications…
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…